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One: LG DualUp
LG DualUp 28MQ780-B is the only 16:18 monitor in our catalog: 2560 x 2880 at about 140 PPI, Nano IPS panel.
378 sq in
16% more area than a 27.6-inch 16:9 screen (325 sq in), because the shape is closer to square.
18.3 vs 31.3 in wide
A 34-inch 21:9 screen is 31.3 inches wide and 13.4 inches tall. The 16:18 screen gives up 12.9 inches of width for 7.2 inches more height.
16:18 monitor dimensions and models
| Shape | Resolution | Screen size | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:18 DualUp | 2560 x 2880 | 18.3 x 20.6 in (46.6 x 52.4 cm) 378 sq in of screen area | About 140 PPI |
| 27.6-inch 16:9, same diagonal | Any 16:9 grid | 24.1 x 13.5 in (61.1 x 34.4 cm) 325 sq in of screen area | Depends on the resolution |
16:18 monitor questions
What is a 16:18 monitor?
A 16:18 monitor is a screen with a width-to-height ratio of 16 to 18, so it is a little taller than it is wide. At 27.6 inches that is 18.3 by 20.6 inches. Its 2560 x 2880 grid equals two 2560 x 1440 (16:9) screens stacked vertically.
Is a 16:18 DualUp the same as two monitors?
In pixels, yes: 2560 x 2880 is two 2560 x 1440 screens, one above the other, with no bezel between them. Physically it is one 27.6-inch panel, and each half works out to a 21-inch 16:9 screen at the same density.
How wide is a 28-inch 16:18 monitor?
The catalog's LG DualUp 28MQ780-B records a 27.6-inch diagonal and measures 18.3 inches (46.6 cm) wide, screen only. A 16:9 screen at the same diagonal is 24.1 inches wide.