MacBook Pro 14" vs MacBook Pro 16"
The 16-inch MacBook Pro screen is a big step up from the 14-inch MacBook Pro: 30% more area, 1.7 in (4.3 cm) more width.
Screen dimensions and density
| MacBook Pro 14" | MacBook Pro 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3024 × 1964 | 3456 × 2234 |
| Width | 11.9 in (30.2 cm) | 13.6 in (34.6 cm) |
| Height | 7.7 in (19.6 cm) | 8.8 in (22.3 cm) |
| Screen area | 92 in² | 120 in² (+30%) |
| Pixel density | 254 PPI | 254 PPI |
| PPD at lap distance | 87 | 87 |
These are panel dimensions; the machine around them varies by model and bezel. Use central pixels per degree to compare angular pixel density at your seat. The 60 PPD reference is not a universal visibility limit.
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Common questions
How much bigger is a 16-inch MacBook Pro laptop screen than a 14-inch MacBook Pro?
The 16-inch MacBook Pro panel measures 13.6 in (34.6 cm) by 8.8 in (22.3 cm) against 11.9 in (30.2 cm) by 7.7 in (19.6 cm): 30% more screen area.
Is a 16-inch MacBook Pro laptop too big to carry?
The screen itself is only 1.7 in (4.3 cm) wider and 1.1 in (2.7 cm) taller than the 14-inch MacBook Pro; weight and footprint differences come mostly from the chassis around it, which varies more between models than between size classes.
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How these measurements are calculated
For a diagonal d and aspect ratio w:h, screen width is d × w / √(w² + h²), and height is d × h / √(w² + h²). Area is width × height; PPI is √(horizontal pixels² + vertical pixels²) / diagonal in inches. Results are rounded for display.
Screen dimensions exclude the frame, feet and stand. Check the manufacturer's measurements for furniture and mounting clearance. A flat-screen viewing angle is 2 × atan(width / (2 × eye-to-screen distance)). The 40° cinema target is a preference, not a requirement; adjust the viewing angle for your room. It is approximately equivalent, for a 16:9 screen, to the distance × 0.835 sizing rule in the THX viewing guide.
The 60 central pixels-per-degree reference is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee that two displays look identical. Eyesight, contrast, source quality and panel technology also matter. Check sharpness at your own viewing distance.
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