15 vs 16 Inch Laptop Screen Comparison
Compare 15 inch vs 16 inch laptop screens. Large laptop size comparison.
15"
15"
12.72" x 7.95"
16:10 (Laptop)
16"
16"
13.57" x 8.48"
16:10 (Laptop)
Screen 1
15"
12.72" x 7.95"
Baseline
Screen 2
16"
13.57" x 8.48"
+14% area
Understanding the 15" vs 16" Difference
When comparing a 15 inch screen to a 16 inch screen, the diagonal measurement tells only part of the story. The actual viewing area depends on both the diagonal size and the aspect ratio.
A 15" screen with a 16:10 (Laptop) aspect ratio measures 12.72" wide by 7.95" tall. Meanwhile, a 16" screen measures 13.57" wide by 8.48" tall.