21:9 Question

[Jrv01]

Came up with a bit of a funky idea for myself. Getting a 27 inch screen for main use, and a 21:9 one on the side. Now I would like them to align at the top (be the same height). How many inches would the monitor have to be to achieve this?

[Volbet]

A 34" 21:9 monitor is very close to the same height as a 27" 16:9 monitor: http://www.displaywars.com/34-inch-21x9-vs-27-inch-16x9

[BrinkGG]

A 34" 21:9 monitor is the same height as a 27" 16:9 monitor: http://www.displaywars.com/34-inch-21x9-vs-27-inch-16x9

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[Jrv01]

Thanks chaps Exactly what I was looking for.

[othertomperson]

Maths time

[Glenwing]

Maths time

 

Very good but unfortunately all 21:9 monitors so far are not actually 21:9 so you will be slightly off 3440x1440 is 43:18 (21.5:9) and 2560x1080 is 64:27 (21.333:9)

[Guest Strangerbob]

Very good but unfortunately all 21:9 monitors so far are not actually 21:9 so you will be slightly off 3440x1440 is 43:18 (21.5:9) and 2560x1080 is 64:27 (21.333:9)

 

I just want to add that the "21:9" is a general term to call widescreens.

 

So far the existing 21:9 resolutions:

 

1792x768    = 2.33333

2560x1080  = 2.37037

3440x1440  = 2.388..9

5120x2160  = 2.37037

 

 

If it was me we`d have two standards. A 5:2 and a 3:2, that would make everyone happy.

[othertomperson]

Very good but unfortunately all 21:9 monitors so far are not actually 21:9 so you will be slightly off 3440x1440 is 43:18 (21.5:9) and 2560x1080 is 64:27 (21.333:9)

 

Really, you're calling me up on a discrepancy of about 0.1"?

 

I think the real elephant in the room is that no one's considered the impact of things like different bezel sizes, difference monitor stands, which are quite important in addition to physical panel dimensions.

[Glenwing]

Really, you're calling me up on a discrepancy of about 0.1"?

 

I think the real elephant in the room is that no one's considered the impact of things like different bezel sizes, difference monitor stands, which are quite important in addition to physical panel dimensions.

If you bring math into it, I will

That's important for a nice matching physical appearance although as long as the panels are the same density (which doesn't depend on bezel size) at least everything will align properly in Windows.

[othertomperson]

If you bring math into it, I will

That's important for a nice matching physical appearance although as long as the panels are the same density (which doesn't depend on bezel size) at least everything will align properly in Windows.

 

If the monitor doesn't come with an adjustable stand or you don't get one for it if it doesn't, it would determine how many books you need to sit the monitor on top of for it to align.