Summary
In comparison to a 39 inch 21x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...34% larger diagonally and 80% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
34% larger diagonally and 80% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 39 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 39 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 39 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 39 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 35.85 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 15.36 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 550.71 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 25.60 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 31.34 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 38.96 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 39 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 7.69% larger diagonal 36.87% larger area | 7.14% smaller diagonal 26.94% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.03% larger diagonal 79.64% larger area | 25.39% smaller diagonal 44.33% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 34.03% larger diagonal 79.64% larger area | 25.39% smaller diagonal 44.33% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 2.12% larger diagonal 4.28% larger area | 2.07% smaller diagonal 4.11% smaller area | |
In comparison to a 39 inch 21x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...
34% larger diagonally and 80% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
34% larger diagonally and 80% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
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