they do say 2 '' display . I just do not think much about it . should have . I rate it 5 star 'cause it be everything they say . it be not they fault the BIG display cause a distraction if it be near the `` line of sight '' to a tv , window , whatever . I have it on a shelf , about 4 foot above the tv . I move it . . the clock . the blinking light draw you eye to the movement as do the very large display . be great in the sleep area since you eye be usually close . and , if half groggy you would have no problem see the time . but , consider the placement of this clock . I do not get it for the sleep area but will use it there and get another clock for the Mantle . one not quite so large , blinky and bright . this clock have nice feature and I do not regret my purchase . take into consideration it be placement , I could recommend this clock for purchase .