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Screen Resolution Test: Size and Pixel Ratio

Runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Screen resolution test

Read the browser-reported screen, viewport, pixel ratio, color depth, and orientation.

CSS screen size
Estimated device pixels
Browser viewport
Device pixel ratio
Color depth
Orientation
Aspect ratio
Operating-system scaling and browser privacy protections can make reported values differ from the panel’s native specification.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Screen resolution test: This screen resolution test reads the dimensions and display properties exposed to the browser without requesting permission.

How this screen resolution test works

Read the CSS screen size and device pixel ratio, then compare the estimated device-pixel dimensions with operating-system display settings. Resize the browser to see the viewport update separately.

How to read the results

Screen size describes the browser’s CSS coordinate space. Device pixel ratio maps CSS pixels to device pixels. Operating-system scaling can make their product differ from the panel’s marketed native resolution.

Common causes of failed tests

Unexpected values can come from scaling, zoom, remote desktop, mirroring, browser privacy reduction, rotation, virtual displays, or the browser sitting on another monitor.

Troubleshooting before you replace hardware

Reset browser zoom, confirm advanced display settings, move the browser to the intended screen, and compare the monitor’s on-screen information. Use the value as browser context, not hardware certification.

For setup and buying context, see the screen test hub, color screens, and refresh rate test.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the reported resolution smaller than native?

Operating-system scaling can expose a smaller CSS coordinate space.

What is device pixel ratio?

It is the number of device pixels represented by one CSS pixel along each dimension.

Does this reveal physical screen inches?

No. Browsers do not reliably expose physical panel dimensions.