Monitor Size Comparison
Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
38" vs 22" on 60" Desk
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Monitor 1: 33.1"× 18.6" (38")
Monitor 2: 18.7"× 11.7" (22")
Visual Size Comparison
Monitor 2: 22"
Monitor 1: 38"
Monitor Dimensions
Monitor 1
Diagonal (in) | 38.00 |
Width (in) | 33.12 |
Height (in) | 18.63 |
Area (in²) | 617.02 |
Diagonal (in) | 38.00 |
4:3 Display | 30.40 in x 22.80 in = 693.12 in² |
16:9 Display | 33.12 in x 18.63 in = 617.02 in² |
2.35:1 Display | 34.97 in x 14.88 in = 520.26 in² |
Monitor 2
Diagonal (in) | 22.00 |
Width (in) | 18.66 |
Height (in) | 11.66 |
Area (in²) | 217.53 |
Diagonal (in) | 22.00 |
4:3 Display | 17.60 in x 13.20 in = 232.32 in² |
16:9 Display | 19.17 in x 10.79 in = 206.81 in² |
2.35:1 Display | 20.24 in x 8.61 in = 174.38 in² |
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
Monitor 2 Diagonal | 42.11% smaller |
Monitor 2 Area | 64.75% smaller |
Monitor Size Guide
So you're looking at 38-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor versus 22-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor? Let's break down what that means for your setup. You'll get a ton more screen space (about 183% more) with the 38-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor compared to the 22-inch 1.6 aspect ratio monitor. You'll get a wider field of view with the 38-inch widescreen (16:9) compared to the 22-inch 1.6 aspect ratio. When you're choosing between 38 inch wide screen vs 22 inch 16x10, think about how your choice will affect your everyday experience. The popular 27-inch monitor works brilliantly for most people's needs—giving you plenty of screen real estate without dominating smaller desks. If you're someone who loves to have multiple windows open at once, dual-screen setups can be transformative for your workflow. Creative professionals and gamers often gravitate toward ultrawide displays for their immersive, panoramic view that's perfect for timelines, game worlds, and multitasking without bezels breaking up your view. Explore our other guides to find your perfect match based on what you'll actually be using it for.