27 vs 34 Inch Monitor: Size Comparison to Scale
A 34-inch monitor has 32% more screen area than a 27-inch one. Side by side, that's 19.9 cm more width and 0.3 cm less height. The picture below shows both screens in true relative scale.
Both screens drawn to the same scale, aligned at the bottom-left corner.
| Parameter | 27″ cm | 27″ in | 34″ cm | 34″ in | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 59.8 cm | 23.5 in | 79.7 cm | 31.4 in | +33% |
| Height | 33.6 cm | 13.2 in | 33.3 cm | 13.1 in | -1% |
| Area | 2010 cm² | 312 in² | 2656 cm² | 412 in² | +32% |
| PPI | 108.8 PPI | 2560×1440 | 109.7 PPI | 3440×1440 | +1% |
The difference in numbers
The 34″ screen is 19.9 cm wider (+33%) and 0.3 cm shorter (-1%) than the 27″ screen. The 34″ screen is 32% larger by area.
Recommended viewing distance
27″: 0.82 m – 1.12 m (2.7 ft – 3.7 ft)
34″: 1.09 m – 1.49 m (3.6 ft – 4.9 ft)
Questions about 27″ vs 34″
How much wider is a 34″ screen?
A 34″ screen is 19.9 cm wider than a 27″ one at this aspect ratio.
What viewing distance do I need for 34″?
For a 34″ screen the recommended viewing distance is about 1.09 m – 1.49 m (3.6 ft – 4.9 ft).
Are these numbers exact?
They're calculated directly from the diagonal and aspect ratio using standard geometry, so they're exact for that ratio — real panels can vary by a few millimetres.