SPECIFICATION GLOSSARY: MONITORS

Screen size - what does it mean?

Screen size is the physical diagonal of the monitor. It does not describe sharpness or workspace on its own.

IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

How to understand Screen size?

Monitor size is measured diagonally in inches. A larger panel can improve workspace and immersion, but resolution, aspect ratio and viewing distance determine how useful that size is. Compare screen size together with resolution and pixel density.

WHEN COMPARING PRODUCTS

Informational specification

This value describes the product, but it does not make one model better than another on its own.

WHY IT MATTERS

Size affects viewing distance, workspace and immersion.

BUYING TIP

Compare screen size with resolution and pixel density.

COMMON MISTAKE

A larger screen is not automatically sharper.

COMPARE TOGETHER WITH

related display specifications
product class
price and availability

RELATED TERMS

Other specifications worth knowing

Aspect ratioAspect ratio, such as 16:9 or 21:9, is the relationship between screen width and height and affects workspace and content presentation.CurvatureMonitor curvature is usually expressed as a radius such as 1500R. A smaller number means a stronger curve.HDRHDR describes support for a wider range of brightness and colour. HDR compatibility or a certification name alone does not guarantee a…Panel typePanel type describes display technology such as IPS, VA, OLED, QD-OLED or WOLED and affects contrast, colour, viewing angles and motion behaviour.Peak brightnessPeak brightness in nits is the highest luminance the display can reach, often under specific conditions or on a limited screen area.Pixel densityPPI is the number of pixels per inch. Higher pixel density usually means a finer pixel structure and sharper image at the…