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34" Ultrawide (3440×1440) vs 38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
Last updated: February 13, 2026
Overview
34" vs 38" ultrawide: same 21:9 format, different size and resolution.
Verdict
Both are 21:9 ultrawides. 34" is usually 3440×1440; 38" often 3840×1600—slightly more pixels and vertical space. The 38" is better if you want a larger canvas without going super ultrawide; the 34" is a proven size for most desks.
Physical Size Comparison
Relative physical size of each display at scale (same units as your selection).
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
in
DIAG34.0 in
W×H31.3 × 13.4 in
cm
DIAG86.4 cm
W×H79.4 × 34.0 cm
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
in
DIAG38.0 in
W×H34.9 × 15.0 in
cm
DIAG96.5 cm
W×H88.7 × 38.0 cm
Pixel Workspace Comparison
Effective pixel workspace with 1x/2x scaling. Shows how much logical space you get on each display.
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
NATIVE3,440 × 1,440
WORKSPACE3,440 × 1,440
PPI110
ScalingNormal
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
NATIVE3,840 × 1,600
WORKSPACE3,840 × 1,600
PPI109
ScalingNormal
Content Rendering Comparison
3440×1440
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
Screenshot: ultrawide-1440p
3840×1600
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
Screenshot: ultrawide-1440p
Zoom Comparison
vs
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
Screenshot: ultrawide-1440p
100%
PPI: 110
Scaling: Normal
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
Screenshot: ultrawide-1440p
100%
PPI: 109
Scaling: Normal
What this shows:
- Each side shows the actual screenshot at that resolution (pixel-based PNG)
- At higher zoom you see real pixel detail: lower-res screenshots pixelate, higher-res stay sharper
- Same content type; different resolutions show how much fits and how sharp it renders
34" Ultrawide (3440×1440)
NATIVE3,440 × 1,440
EFFECTIVE3,440 × 1,440
ScalingNormal
PPI110
Screenshotultrawide-1440p
38" Ultrawide (3840×1600)
NATIVE3,840 × 1,600
EFFECTIVE3,840 × 1,600
ScalingNormal
PPI109
Screenshotultrawide-1440p
Learn more
Read our guide on display technologies, resolution, and scaling.
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