27 vs 28 Inch Monitor Size Comparison
Visual comparison of 27 inch vs 28 inch monitor sizes. Is there a noticeable difference?
27"
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
28"
28"
24.4" x 13.73"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
Baseline
Screen 2
28"
24.4" x 13.73"
+8% area
Understanding the 27" vs 28" Difference
When comparing a 27 inch screen to a 28 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 27" screen with a 16:9 (TV/Monitor) aspect ratio measures 23.53" wide by 13.24" tall. Meanwhile, a 28" screen measures 24.4" wide by 13.73" tall.