Summary
In comparison to a 24 inch 16x9 TV a 21.5 inch 16x9 is...10% smaller diagonally and 20% smaller by area as a 16x9 display.
10% smaller diagonally and 20% smaller by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
21.5 inch 16x9 display vs 24 inch 16x9 display
| StatsUse cm | 21.5 inch 16x9 | 24 inch 16x9 | |
| Width | 18.74 inches | 20.92 inches | |
| Height | 10.54 inches | 11.77 inches | |
| Area | 197.52 inches² | 246.12 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 17.57 inches | 19.61 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 21.50 inches | 24.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 20.36 inches | 22.73 inches | |
| In Comparison | 21.5 inch 16x9 | 24 inch 16x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 10.42% smaller diagonal 19.75% smaller area | 11.63% larger diagonal 24.61% larger area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 10.42% smaller diagonal 19.75% smaller area | 11.63% larger diagonal 24.61% larger area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 10.42% smaller diagonal 19.75% smaller area | 11.63% larger diagonal 24.61% larger area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 10.42% smaller diagonal 19.75% smaller area | 11.63% larger diagonal 24.61% larger area | |
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