Summary
In comparison to a 32 inch 21x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...63% larger diagonally and 167% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
63% larger diagonally and 167% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 32 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 32 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 32 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 32 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 29.41 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 12.61 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 370.76 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 21.01 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 25.71 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 31.96 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 32 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 31.25% larger diagonal 103.30% larger area | 23.81% smaller diagonal 50.81% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 63.35% larger diagonal 166.83% larger area | 38.78% smaller diagonal 62.52% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 63.35% larger diagonal 166.83% larger area | 38.78% smaller diagonal 62.52% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 24.46% larger diagonal 54.90% larger area | 19.65% smaller diagonal 35.44% smaller area | |
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