Dual 42" 1:1 vs 30" 3:2 Monitor Size Comparison
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28.2″ too wide / 60.0″
Screen A
59.4 × 29.7 in
Screen B
25.0 × 16.6 in
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Spec sheet
Dimensions side by side
2× 42″
30″
Diagonal
42″ ×2
30″
Aspect ratio
1:1
3:2
Width
59.4″
25.0″
Height
29.7″
16.6″
Screen area
1764 in²
415 in²
Area vs A
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−76%
Typical resolution
1600×1200
3840×2160
Pixel density
48 PPI
147 PPI
Viewing distance
53–77″
30–43″
Dimensions are the visible screen area. Resolution and pixel density are typical for each size; check the exact model. Dual setups show the combined width of both screens.
Overlay
Screen area, stacked
A
59.4″ × 29.7″
1764 in²
B
25.0″ × 16.6″
415 in²
Key differences
What changes on your desk
01
The Dual 42" 1:1 has 325% more screen area (1764 vs 415 sq in).
02
The Dual 42" 1:1 is 34.4″ (87 cm) wider.
03
The Dual 42" 1:1 is 13.1″ (33 cm) taller.
04
Placed side by side with small gaps, all of these screens together need about 87″ (219 cm) of desk width.