27 vs 32 Inch Monitor Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 27 inch vs 32 inch monitor sizes. Is 32 inches too big for a desk?
27"
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
32"
32"
27.89" x 15.69"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
27"
23.53" x 13.24"
Baseline
Screen 2
32"
27.89" x 15.69"
+40% area
Understanding the 27" vs 32" Difference
When comparing a 27 inch screen to a 32 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 32" screen measures 27.89" wide by 15.69" tall.