Monitor Size Comparison

Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find your perfect setup

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Monitor Size Comparison

Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk

27" vs 32"

24" vs 27" vs 32"

Dual 27" vs 32"

Ultrawide vs Dual
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
38" vs 29" on 60" Desk

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60" desk

Monitor 1: 34.915.0" (38")

Monitor 2: 25.314.2" (29")

Visual Size Comparison

Monitor 2: 29"

Monitor 1: 38"

Monitor Dimensions
Monitor 1
Diagonal (in)38.00
Width (in)34.93
Height (in)14.97
Area (in²)522.83
Diagonal (in)38.00
4:3 Display30.40 in x 22.80 in = 693.12 in²
16:9 Display33.12 in x 18.63 in = 617.02 in²
2.35:1 Display34.97 in x 14.88 in = 520.26 in²
Monitor 2
Diagonal (in)29.00
Width (in)25.28
Height (in)14.22
Area (in²)359.36
Diagonal (in)29.00
4:3 Display23.20 in x 17.40 in = 403.68 in²
16:9 Display25.28 in x 14.22 in = 359.36 in²
2.35:1 Display26.68 in x 11.36 in = 303.00 in²
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
Monitor 2 Diagonal23.68% smaller
Monitor 2 Area31.27% smaller
Monitor Size Guide

So you're looking at 38-inch ultrawide (21:9) monitor versus 29-inch widescreen (16:9) monitor? Let's break down what that means for your setup. You'll notice quite a difference in workspace with the 38-inch ultrawide (21:9) monitor giving you roughly 46% more screen real estate. The 38-inch ultrawide (21:9) gives you that sweeping, panoramic view that's great for immersive gaming and creative work, unlike the more standard 29-inch display. When you're choosing between 38 inch ultrawide vs 29 inch wide screen, 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.