Monitor Size Comparison
Compare different monitor sizes side by side to find the perfect setup for your desk
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
42" vs 55" on 60" Desk
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Monitor 1: 38.6"× 16.5" (42")
Monitor 2: 46.6"× 29.1" (55")
Visual Size Comparison
Monitor 1: 42"
Monitor 2: 55"
Monitor Dimensions
Monitor 1
| Diagonal (in) | 42.00 |
| Width (in) | 38.60 |
| Height (in) | 16.54 |
| Area (in²) | 638.69 |
| Diagonal (in) | 42.00 |
| 4:3 Display | 33.60 in x 25.20 in = 846.72 in² |
| 16:9 Display | 36.61 in x 20.59 in = 753.76 in² |
| 2.35:1 Display | 38.65 in x 16.45 in = 635.55 in² |
Monitor 2
| Diagonal (in) | 55.00 |
| Width (in) | 46.64 |
| Height (in) | 29.15 |
| Area (in²) | 1359.55 |
| Diagonal (in) | 55.00 |
| 4:3 Display | 44.00 in x 33.00 in = 1452.00 in² |
| 16:9 Display | 47.94 in x 26.96 in = 1292.58 in² |
| 2.35:1 Display | 50.61 in x 21.54 in = 1089.88 in² |
In Comparison (vs Monitor 1)
| Monitor 2 Diagonal | 30.95% larger |
| Monitor 2 Area | 112.87% larger |
Monitor Size Guide
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