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Screen Size Guides

These guides are for the questions that usually show up right before a purchase: how big, how far, how wide, and whether the screen will actually fit.

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Connections and display setup•9 min read•Sep 26, 2026

HDMI vs DisplayPort: Which Connection Should You Use?

Choose the connection that fits your TV, console, gaming monitor, laptop, or multi-screen desk. Compare the actual features and limits that matter before buying a cable.

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TV guides•8 min read•Aug 31, 2026

TV Size and Viewing Distance Calculator

Use the TV size and viewing distance calculator to estimate the best screen size for your sofa distance, then compare common 32-115 inch TV sizes with practical room-fit advice.

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TV guides•7 min read•Sep 16, 2026

TV Dimensions Calculator: Size Chart, Width & Height

Calculate TV width and height from diagonal size, compare common 32-115 inch TV dimensions in inches and centimeters, and check the viewing distance before buying.

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Laptop display guides•10 min read•Aug 31, 2026

Laptop Screen Size Guide: Dimensions & Comparison Chart

Compare 13.3, 14, 15.6, 16, 17.3, and 18-inch laptop screens by real width, height, area, aspect ratio, and pixel density—not diagonal labels alone.

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Monitor guides•9 min read•Aug 31, 2026

Best Monitor Size for Gaming: 24 vs 27 vs 32 vs 34 Inch

Choose a gaming monitor size by game type, resolution, pixel density, desk distance, refresh-rate target, and GPU load—not diagonal alone.

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Monitor guides•8 min read•Feb 21, 2026

27 vs 32 Inch Monitor: Which Size Is Better for Work and Gaming?

A side-by-side look at 27-inch and 32-inch monitors, with the real size gap, desk-fit tradeoffs, and the resolution choices that usually matter most.

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Monitor guides•10 min read•Jul 3, 2026

Monitor Resolution Guide: 1080p, 1440p, and 4K Picks

Learn when 1080p, 1440p, 4K, and ultrawide monitors make sense by size, PPI, scaling, desk distance, GPU load, and real work or gaming habits.

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Monitor guides•10 min read•Jul 3, 2026

Resolution vs Refresh Rate: 4K 60Hz or 1440p 144Hz?

Compare 4K 60Hz, 1440p 144Hz, and faster monitors for gaming, work, text clarity, frame times, GPU load, VRR, ports, and real upgrade value before you buy.

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Monitor guides•9 min read•Jul 3, 2026

What GPU Do You Need for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K Gaming?

Pick a graphics card by starting with the monitor you actually want to drive: resolution, refresh rate, AAA settings, VRAM, and ray tracing.

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HDR guides•9 min read•Jun 19, 2026

How Many Nits Do You Need for HDR?

A practical HDR brightness guide for TVs and monitors, covering nits, DisplayHDR tiers, OLED vs Mini LED, HDR formats, gaming refresh rates, and HDMI ports.

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Connections and display setup•8 min read•Sep 26, 2026

HDMI Versions Explained: 1.4, 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2

Understand what changed between HDMI versions, what the bandwidth numbers mean, and which port and cable details to verify for a TV, console, or monitor.

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Connections and display setup•9 min read•Sep 26, 2026

DisplayPort Versions Explained: 1.2, 1.4, 2.0 and 2.1

Compare DisplayPort link rates, DSC, MST, USB-C Alt Mode, and certified cable classes so you can tell what a GPU, dock, and monitor will actually support.

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Monitor setups•6 min read•Sep 7, 2026

Ultrawide vs Dual Monitors: 34-Inch and 49-Inch Setups

Replacing two monitors with one wide screen changes more than the cable count. Compare physical size, pixels, window layouts and screen sharing before giving up your second display.

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Projection screens•5 min read•Sep 7, 2026

100 vs 120 Inch Projector Screen: Will It Fit Your Room?

A 120-inch screen adds 44% more image area than a 100-inch screen, but it also needs more wall space. Check the visible dimensions, seating position and projector placement before choosing.

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Monitor guides•7 min read•May 30, 2026

Best Windows Scaling for 27, 32, and 34-Inch Monitors

A practical guide to Windows scaling on 27, 32, and 34-inch monitors. Use real combinations like 27-inch 4K or 34-inch ultrawide to judge readability and workspace before you buy.

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Monitor guides•6 min read•May 30, 2026

Monitor PPI Chart by Size and Resolution

A monitor PPI chart for common sizes and resolutions, including 24-inch 1080p, 27-inch 1440p, 32-inch 4K, and popular ultrawide setups.

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Phone guides•9 min read•May 31, 2026

iPhone Screen Sizes: 12-17, Pro & Pro Max

An iPhone size guide for people who want the screen classes in one place and also want a better feel for what changes between standard, Pro, Pro Max, and SE models.

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Measurement•8 min read•Feb 2, 2026

How to Measure Screen Size (Phone, Monitor, TV)

A plain-language guide to measuring screen size the right way, without mixing up the visible panel, the bezel, and the device body.

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TV guides•8 min read•Sep 2, 2026

TV Size Chart: 32-98 Inches With Width & Height

Use this TV size chart to check the screen-only width and height of common 16:9 TVs, then compare how 65, 75, and 85-inch options change wall fit, visible area, and viewing distance.

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Monitor guides•7 min read•Sep 11, 2026

Monitor Size Chart: Common Computer Monitor Screen Sizes

A monitor size chart for real desk decisions, covering common 16:9 and ultrawide classes with the width, height, and fit tradeoffs people usually miss.

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Calculator•6 min read•Jul 17, 2026

Screen Size Calculator: Convert Diagonal to Width & Height

A simple guide to what a screen size calculator is really telling you, and why width, height, and area usually matter more than the diagonal alone.

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Desk planning•4 min read•Sep 9, 2026

What desk width do two monitors need?

Calculate the width for dual 24, 27 and 32-inch monitors, with explicit allowances for borders, spacing and desk margins.

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