Breakpoint comparison means looking at the same page at different screen widths at the same time. Instead of resizing your browser back and forth, you see mobile, tablet, and desktop layouts together—making it obvious when something doesn't adapt correctly.
Why compare breakpoints
Resizing a browser window one breakpoint at a time is slow and makes it hard to notice subtle differences. Side-by-side comparison reveals:
- Layout shifts that happen between sizes
- Elements that disappear or reappear unexpectedly
- Typography changes that feel inconsistent
- Spacing that looks off at specific widths
What to look for
- Navigation changes: Does the menu collapse at the right point?
- Grid layouts: Do columns stack in the right order?
- Image sizing: Are images cropping or stretching oddly?
- Typography scaling: Does text remain readable at all sizes?
- Touch targets: Are buttons large enough on mobile?
- Content priority: Is important content visible without scrolling?
Manual vs. automated comparison
Manual: Open multiple browser windows, resize each to different widths. Works but tedious and error-prone.
Browser DevTools: Use responsive mode to switch between presets. One viewport at a time.
Dedicated tools: Show multiple breakpoints simultaneously on a single screen. Faster, easier to spot differences.
Comparing breakpoints with Huddlekit
Huddlekit displays your site at multiple breakpoints side by side in one view. Scroll is synced across viewports, so you can review the entire page at all sizes simultaneously. Pin comments at specific breakpoints to flag issues that only appear at certain widths.
Compare breakpoints side by side
