Whether you’re going to buy a new laptop or going to buy a laptop bag. The laptop screen size is something that you must have to consider before doing this. Basically, laptop size and portability are based on laptop screen size.
It’s really important to look at the screen size before buying a brand-new laptop because it refers to the portability of the laptop as well. You have to make sure that your laptop is quite portable to carry it easily. Somehow, maybe many of you are here because you don’t know how exactly you can measure the screen size of your laptop.
In this article, I’m going to discuss this concern, how large is my laptop screen even without measuring it manually. Basically, screen size is measured diagonally whether it’s a laptop screen or your monitor. Before getting into deep methods let me tell you:
How can I measure my laptop screen size? To measure your laptop screen just take a measuring tape and point to the top left corner and take It diagonally to the bottom right corner that will be your actual screen size, and remember don’t forget to exclude the bezels (the plastic edge) in measurement.
But at this time, you don’t have a measuring tape to measure your screen? So how can you do that? Don’t worry let me discuss with you a few others methods to do that. I’ll give you a few more suggestions how can you find out the best laptop screen size for you that may prove as the perfect size for your concern?
How can I measure my laptop screen size?
I’ve already told you in a few words how to do that, let me tell you again:
- Find a measuring tape, and point its initial point to the top left corner of the laptop screen
- Roll out the tape diagonally to the bottom right corner, except for the bezels
- That measurement will be your actual screen size.
How do I find the screen size of my monitor?
You can use the same method as explained above to find out your monitor screen size as well. Note: Keep in mind that don’t include bezels (a thin plastic edge) and the measured size would be in inches
How can I get my screen size without measuring?
There are several methods available to find out this let me tell you those as well.
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Specifications
The most convenient and flexible method is to get the specifications of your device whether it’s your laptop, mobile, or monitor. And in the specifications there your screen size would be mentioned as well. (in inches)
If you don’t know what is your laptop model then you can simply find out the model number in the settings of the laptop (About us) or maybe your laptop model would have been printed on the back side or front side of your laptop body.
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Use Reference
This is another method of measuring your screen size if you don’t have a measuring tape. You can take any reference object whose length you already know such as an A4 size paper (whose actual size is 13 inches) and a scale (A feet that is exactly 12 inches).
What are the most common laptop screen sizes?
The most commonly used laptop screen available in the market is 11 inches to 14 inches. Although in the market there are laptops available on the market with a screen size between 15 and 17 inches too. You have to choose the screen size according to your requirements and purpose.
What is the best laptop screen size for me?
Choosing the best laptop screen size according to your purpose might be a bit tricky for you but not for me. As we know there are a couple of screen size options available in the market but which one is best for you? There are several factors that you have to keep in mind before buying a laptop with specific screen size. Let me tell you how can you choose the best screen size for yourself.
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Existing Screen Size
Before looking for another laptop, think in your mind are you satisfied with your existing laptop screen? Or do you need a small or a bit larger screen as compared to the existing one? If you feel anything just adjust it according to you.
Think deeply before your selection because once you made it that means you made it. If I take my example, I do not feel comfortable with my laptop screen, it seems to be smaller than my expectation. So, I’ll look for a laptop with a larger screen.
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What is your purpose for buying?
It’s really important to look at your purpose, why do you want a new laptop? Is there any specific purpose or you are just going to buy it generally? For example, if you want a laptop being a university student then you’ve to look at portability, lightweight, good battery timing, and good performance. So, for portability, you must have to buy a laptop with a smaller display size so you can carry it easily anywhere.
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Where do you use your laptop frequently?
It’s another point that you’ve to look for, think about it, where you’re going to use your laptop frequently? Like if you’re going to buy it to use it while traveling and your most of the work Is done while traveling. Then you’ve to look for a small-screen laptop so it becomes a portable device.
FAQs
What is the best screen size for poor eyesight?
If you think your eyesight is poor, then you should look for 24 inches monitor or 12 inches laptop screen with at least 1080p resolution (4k or 1440p would be great but then you’ve to increase the budget as well).
What’s the most practical laptop screen size?
The most practical laptop screen size is 12 inches to 14 inches that extensively used all over the world. Although the laptop screen size is not fixed as everyone has their own purpose of using. Such as a gamer or professional would look for a screen size between 14 inches to 17 inches. But a university student would look for a laptop screen between 10 inches to 14 inches.
What is the best laptop screen size for travel?
For traveling purposes your laptop screen should be between 10 to 12 inches, it will make your laptop the best in usability and portability with a weight of around 2 to 3.5 pounds. And it will make your laptop thinnest and most lightweight as well. So, you can carry it easily while traveling.
Conclusion
I’ve explained all possible and flexible ways of measuring your laptop screen or your monitor screen size. And I did more about how can you choose the best screen size for your laptop.