38 vs 40 Inch Ultrawide Monitor Comparison
Visual comparison of 38 inch vs 40 inch ultrawide monitors. Large ultrawide showdown.
38"
38"
34.93" x 14.97"
21:9 (Ultrawide)
40"
40"
36.77" x 15.76"
21:9 (Ultrawide)
Screen 1
38"
34.93" x 14.97"
Baseline
Screen 2
40"
36.77" x 15.76"
+11% area
Understanding the 38" vs 40" Difference
When comparing a 38 inch screen to a 40 inch screen, the diagonal measurement tells only part of the story. The actual viewing area depends on both the diagonal size and the aspect ratio.
A 38" screen with a 21:9 (Ultrawide) aspect ratio measures 34.93" wide by 14.97" tall. Meanwhile, a 40" screen measures 36.77" wide by 15.76" tall.