Summary
In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 46 inch 16x9 is...10% larger diagonally and 20% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
10% larger diagonally and 20% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
46 inch 16x9 display vs 42 inch 16x9 display
| Buy From | 46 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Amazon | 46 Inch TV | 42 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 46 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 40.09 inches | 36.61 inches | |
| Height | 22.55 inches | 20.59 inches | |
| Area | 904.17 inches² | 753.76 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 37.59 inches | 34.32 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 46.00 inches | 42.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 43.57 inches | 39.78 inches | |
| In Comparison | 46 inch 16x9 | 42 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 9.52% larger diagonal 19.95% larger area | 8.70% smaller diagonal 16.64% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 9.52% larger diagonal 19.95% larger area | 8.70% smaller diagonal 16.64% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 9.52% larger diagonal 19.95% larger area | 8.70% smaller diagonal 16.64% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 9.52% larger diagonal 19.95% larger area | 8.70% smaller diagonal 16.64% smaller area | |
In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 46 inch 16x9 is...
10% larger diagonally and 20% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
10% larger diagonally and 20% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
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