Monitor Specs 2026
Monitor Resolutions & Screen Sizes
Complete monitor specs: 1080p, 1440p, 4K, and ultrawide resolutions. Common sizes from 24" to 34" with PPI calculations.
Standard 16:9 Monitors
| Size | Resolution | Name | PPI | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24" | 1920 × 1080 | Full HD (1080p) | 92 PPI | Budget, office work |
| 24" | 2560 × 1440 | 2K (1440p) | 122 PPI | Sharp text, productivity |
| 27" | 1920 × 1080 | Full HD (1080p) | 82 PPI | Budget gaming (not recommended) |
| 27" | 2560 × 1440 | 2K (1440p) | 109 PPI | Gaming, design, best value |
| 27" | 3840 × 2160 | 4K UHD | 163 PPI | Content creation, photo/video |
| 32" | 2560 × 1440 | 2K (1440p) | 92 PPI | Large workspace, gaming |
| 32" | 3840 × 2160 | 4K UHD | 138 PPI | Premium productivity, 4K editing |
Ultrawide Monitors (21:9 & 32:9)
| Size | Resolution | Aspect Ratio | PPI | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29" | 2560 × 1080 | 21:9 | 96 PPI | Entry ultrawide, multitasking |
| 34" | 2560 × 1080 | 21:9 | 82 PPI | Budget ultrawide (not recommended) |
| 34" | 3440 × 1440 | 21:9 | 110 PPI | Premium ultrawide, immersive gaming |
| 38" | 3840 × 1600 | 24:10 | 111 PPI | Extra vertical space for coding |
| 49" | 5120 × 1440 | 32:9 (Super Ultrawide) | 109 PPI | Dual monitor replacement |
Detailed Recommendations
24" 1440p (2K) — Productivity Sweet Spot
Resolution
2560 × 1440 px
PPI
122 PPI
Why Choose This:
- Best PPI for crisp text without scaling
- 33% more workspace than 1080p at same size
- Perfect for programming, writing, office work
- Lower GPU requirement than 27" 1440p
27" 1440p (2K) — Gaming & Design Standard
Resolution
2560 × 1440 px
PPI
109 PPI
Why Choose This:
- Best all-around choice for gaming and productivity
- 144Hz+ available for smooth gaming
- Sharp text without needing OS scaling
- Most popular enthusiast resolution
27" 4K — Content Creation
Resolution
3840 × 2160 px
PPI
163 PPI
Why Choose This:
- Retina-class sharpness (163 PPI)
- 4K video editing at 100% scale
- Requires 150% OS scaling for comfortable text
- Best for photo/video professionals
34" Ultrawide 3440×1440
Resolution
3440 × 1440 px
PPI
110 PPI
Equivalent Width
Two 21.5" monitors side by side
Why Choose This:
- 35% more horizontal space than 27" 1440p
- Immersive gaming and movie viewing
- Better for multitasking than dual monitors
- No bezels interrupting workflow
PPI Sweet Spot
For desktop monitors at typical viewing distance (50-80cm), 100-130 PPI is ideal. Below 90 PPI, text looks pixelated. Above 150 PPI requires OS scaling, defeating the purpose of extra pixels. 27" 1440p (109 PPI) hits the perfect balance for most users.