24 vs 27 Inch Monitor Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 24 inch vs 27 inch monitor sizes. The most popular monitor upgrade decision.
24"
24"
20.92" x 11.77"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
27"
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
24"
20.92" x 11.77"
Baseline
Screen 2
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
+27% area
Understanding the 24" vs 27" Difference
When comparing a 24 inch screen to a 27 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 24" screen with a 16:9 (TV/Monitor) aspect ratio measures 20.92" wide by 11.77" tall. Meanwhile, a 27" screen measures 23.53" wide by 13.24" tall.