Summary
In comparison to a 38 inch 21x9 TV a 32 inch 16x9 is...5% larger diagonally and 10% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
5% larger diagonally and 10% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
32 inch 16x9 display vs 38 inch 21x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 32 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 27.89 inches | 34.93 inches | |
| Height | 15.69 inches | 14.97 inches | |
| Area | 437.55 inches² | 522.83 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 26.15 inches | 24.95 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 32.00 inches | 30.53 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 30.31 inches | 37.96 inches | |
| In Comparison | 32 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 15.79% smaller diagonal 16.31% smaller area | 18.75% larger diagonal 19.49% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 4.81% larger diagonal 9.84% larger area | 4.59% smaller diagonal 8.96% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 4.81% larger diagonal 9.84% larger area | 4.59% smaller diagonal 8.96% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 20.15% smaller diagonal 36.24% smaller area | 25.23% larger diagonal 56.83% larger area | |
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