Monitor Size Comparison
Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
38" vs 29" on 60" Desk
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Monitor 1: 34.9"× 15.0" (38")
Monitor 2: 27.9"× 7.9" (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 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) | 29.00 |
Width (in) | 27.92 |
Height (in) | 7.85 |
Area (in²) | 219.19 |
Diagonal (in) | 29.00 |
4:3 Display | 23.20 in x 17.40 in = 403.68 in² |
16:9 Display | 25.28 in x 14.22 in = 359.36 in² |
2.35:1 Display | 26.68 in x 11.36 in = 303.00 in² |
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
Monitor 2 Diagonal | 23.68% smaller |
Monitor 2 Area | 58.08% smaller |
Monitor Size Guide
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