Summary
In comparison to a 38 inch 21x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...38% larger diagonally and 89% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
38% larger diagonally and 89% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
42 inch 16x9 display vs 38 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 42 Inch TV | 38 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 36.61 inches | 34.93 inches | |
| Height | 20.59 inches | 14.97 inches | |
| Area | 753.76 inches² | 522.83 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 34.32 inches | 24.95 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 42.00 inches | 30.53 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 39.78 inches | 37.96 inches | |
| In Comparison | 42 inch 16x9 | 38 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 10.53% larger diagonal 44.17% larger area | 9.52% smaller diagonal 30.64% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 37.56% larger diagonal 89.22% larger area | 27.30% smaller diagonal 47.15% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 37.56% larger diagonal 89.22% larger area | 27.30% smaller diagonal 47.15% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 4.81% larger diagonal 9.84% larger area | 4.59% smaller diagonal 8.96% smaller area | |
In comparison to a 38 inch 21x9 TV a 42 inch 16x9 is...
38% larger diagonally and 89% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
38% larger diagonally and 89% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
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