Brands do not set one screen size per laptop. A single model can ship with two or three different panels, so the honest answer to "what are the laptop wallpaper dimensions for my laptop" is "it depends on the configuration." This guide lists the common panels for the big brands, so you can recognise yours and use the right width and height.
How to read these tables
Each table gives the panel options sold on that line. If your laptop was bought as one of those, one of the listed sizes is yours. The surest check is always your own screen: on Windows open Settings, then System, then Display, and read the recommended resolution; on a Mac use About This Mac, then More Info, then Displays. The laptop wallpaper size guide walks through it.
Dell
| Line | Common panels |
|---|---|
| XPS 13 | 1920x1200, or higher-resolution OLED and UHD+ options |
| XPS 15 | 1920x1200, 3456x2160 OLED, 3840x2400 |
| Inspiron 15 | 1920x1080 |
| Latitude 14 | 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 |
The premium XPS line is 16:10. The Inspiron and Latitude business lines are more often 16:9.
HP
| Line | Common panels |
|---|---|
| Pavilion 15 | 1920x1080 |
| ProBook 440 | 1920x1080, with an older 1366x768 option |
| EliteBook 840 | 1920x1200 on most, higher-resolution options on some |
| Spectre x360 | OLED panels around 2880x1800 on current 14 inch models; older 13.5 inch models are 3:2 |
If you searched for an "hp elite book" or "hp probook 440" size, those are the business lines above: the EliteBook is usually 16:10 and the ProBook usually 16:9.
Lenovo
| Line | Common panels |
|---|---|
| ThinkPad T14 and X1 Carbon | 1920x1200, with 2880x1800 OLED options |
| ThinkPad E14 | 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 |
| IdeaPad 3 15 | 1920x1080, with an older 1366x768 option |
| Yoga Slim 7 | up to 2880x1800 on OLED configurations |
ASUS and Acer
| Line | Common panels |
|---|---|
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED | 2880x1800 |
| ASUS Vivobook 15 | 1920x1080 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 | 2560x1600 or 2880x1800, depending on the year |
| Acer Aspire 5 | 1920x1080 |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | OLED panels up to 2880x1800 |
Microsoft Surface
Surface laptops are built around a 3:2 screen, so the sizes are noticeably taller than the 16:9 you may be used to.
| Device | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Surface Laptop 13.5 inch | 2256x1504 |
| Surface Laptop 13.8 inch | 2304x1536 |
| Surface Laptop 15 inch | 2496x1664 |
| Surface Laptop Go | 1536x1024 |
| Surface Pro 13 inch | 2880x1920 |
If you searched for a "surface laptop ultra wallpaper", the same applies to any Surface Laptop model, including ones not on this list: it is 3:2, so choose a 3:2 size.
Chromebooks, Framework and others
Most 14 inch Chromebooks are 1920x1080, and smaller or older ones are often 1366x768. The Framework Laptop 13 is 2256x1504 and the Framework Laptop 16 is 2560x1600.
Laptop wallpaper size, width and height
When a wallpaper site or app asks for a custom size, it wants width first and height second, written as, for example, 1920 by 1200. Getting these the wrong way round gives you a portrait image on a landscape screen. On a laptop, the width is always the larger number.
Why the same laptop can have different dimensions
Manufacturers sell one chassis in several screen tiers: a basic full HD panel, a sharper QHD or 2.8K panel, and an OLED upgrade. They also refresh a line every year, and a model name often stays the same while the panel changes. So a listing for "Dell XPS 13" or "ThinkPad X1 Carbon" without a configuration tells you the shape, usually, but not the pixel count. Look at the exact configuration on the box, the order confirmation or the spec sheet, or simply read the resolution from your display settings, which is always right.
If you cannot confirm your exact panel
Pick by shape. A 1920x1080 file is right for any 16:9 laptop, a 1920x1200 or 2560x1600 file for a 16:10 laptop, and a 2256x1504 or larger 3:2 file for a Surface. Using a larger file than your screen needs is fine. See the laptop wallpaper ratio guide for how to tell which shape yours is.
Summary
- One model can ship with several panels. Check your own screen.
- Dell XPS, ThinkPad and EliteBook are mostly 16:10; Pavilion, Inspiron and ProBook mostly 16:9.
- Surface laptops are 3:2.
- Width comes first, and on a laptop it is the larger number.
FAQ
What are the dimensions of a laptop wallpaper?
They match your screen: commonly 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1600 or 2256x1504. There is no single size, because laptops use several ratios and resolutions.
What is laptop wallpaper size width and height?
Width is the first number and height the second. A 1920x1200 wallpaper is 1920 pixels wide and 1200 tall. On a laptop the width is always the larger one.
What is the HP laptop wallpaper size?
It depends on the line. Pavilion and ProBook models are usually 1920x1080, while EliteBook models are usually 1920x1200. Check your display settings to be sure.
What is the Dell laptop wallpaper size?
The XPS line is mostly 1920x1200 or a higher-resolution panel in the same 16:10 shape. Inspiron laptops are typically 1920x1080.