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Ultrawide monitor
Posted on 3/4/25 at 10:27 am
Posted on 3/4/25 at 10:27 am
Haven't purchased a new monitor in years, and never had an ultra wide.
In the market, any particular things I need to look out for for ultrawides?
Any "go-to's" in this space that offer great quality-price?
I don't need it for gaming or editing or anything. Just want the best monitor I can get for the "best" price.
I use it the computer mostly for work that requires multiple "screens". I like to have multiple screens for comparing different charts in my stock portfolio, and have kids that are starting to get to the age where they are needing a computer more for school work. So family basic on the computer use.
In the market, any particular things I need to look out for for ultrawides?
Any "go-to's" in this space that offer great quality-price?
I don't need it for gaming or editing or anything. Just want the best monitor I can get for the "best" price.
I use it the computer mostly for work that requires multiple "screens". I like to have multiple screens for comparing different charts in my stock portfolio, and have kids that are starting to get to the age where they are needing a computer more for school work. So family basic on the computer use.
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Posted on 3/4/25 at 10:39 am to DukeSilver
BenQ is a good brand. If you are just using it for web browsing, no need to spend $$$. 27" to 34" is a good size.
ETA: this light bar is worth every penny. no glare on screen and lights up the desk nicely.
amazon
ETA: this light bar is worth every penny. no glare on screen and lights up the desk nicely.
amazon
This post was edited on 3/4/25 at 10:50 am
Posted on 3/4/25 at 10:49 am to DukeSilver
I bought my wife this one and I have the Alienware version for gaming.
Dell 34 ultrawide
These have been fantastic monitors.
We both replace 2 large monitors with a single ultrawide.
Dell 34 ultrawide
These have been fantastic monitors.
We both replace 2 large monitors with a single ultrawide.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 10:56 am to DukeSilver
I have an ultra wide in my home office. It’s super nice to have that extra width for some text/script apps. It makes code look cleaner to me. Same with wide data.
Bad for a lot of things though:
Screen sharing
Split text windows(compared to another monitor)
Tons of wasted space with multimedia.
Bad for a lot of things though:
Screen sharing
Split text windows(compared to another monitor)
Tons of wasted space with multimedia.
This post was edited on 3/4/25 at 10:58 am
Posted on 3/4/25 at 11:36 am to DukeSilver
i just recently bought this one. i've always just had two mismatching 20 inches.
amazon
i'm not a BIG gamer, but if i'm attached to a ridiculous call that i'm not actually participating in, i'm known to throw up a quick fortnite game. it's not a baller monitor or anything, but works.
i will say since i got it, i also attached 2x15.6 portable monitors to each side and have zoom/teams on one and outlook on the other. it's actually been really good to not miss emails, keep zoom up, and work on the main screen etc.
amazon
i'm not a BIG gamer, but if i'm attached to a ridiculous call that i'm not actually participating in, i'm known to throw up a quick fortnite game. it's not a baller monitor or anything, but works.
i will say since i got it, i also attached 2x15.6 portable monitors to each side and have zoom/teams on one and outlook on the other. it's actually been really good to not miss emails, keep zoom up, and work on the main screen etc.
This post was edited on 3/4/25 at 11:40 am
Posted on 3/4/25 at 11:40 am to Dallaswho
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Screen sharing
Tons of wasted space with multimedia.
This is why I could never do ultrawide; I want to watch TV (from PC, not from a Roku stick stuck into an HDMI port) on one screen while full screen gaming on the other. Easy with two monitors.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 8:08 pm to Helo
quote:
Dell 34 ultrawide
I was going to recommend this one. can't believe it's in the $400s now. I have the non USB-C/KVM version of this and paid the same amount a couple of years ago
Posted on 3/4/25 at 8:32 pm to DukeSilver
I've been using a 34" ultrawide OLED 1440p (Dell AW3423DW) for a couple years now and love it. I use it for both work, gaming etc. Never going back to regular LED or non ultrawide.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 9:13 am to Helo
quote:
Dell 34 ultrawide
These have been fantastic monitors.
This looks like a solid option.
quote:
Tons of wasted space with multimedia.
I could see that, non issue for my use though.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 9:52 am to DukeSilver
I have had the 49" Samsung Oddysey since it came out. Love it. Spreadsheet, email and Word doc side by side by side and going through blueprints on it is a dream.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 10:22 am to DukeSilver
I have two AOC Ultrawides that have both been great
Posted on 3/7/25 at 7:53 am to DukeSilver
I purchased an LG - UltraGear 45” OLED Model: 45GR95QE a couple years ago. It has been amazing. However, it was not cheap. I would imagine there is an updated model now.
Posted on 3/11/25 at 2:32 pm to DukeSilver
Posted on 3/12/25 at 1:59 pm to ThatBaw
I have the Dell Thunderbolt Monitor and it is fantastic. I bought it to replace my dual monitor setup, that was annoying enough with my work laptop (MacBook Pro) when I had to reset it most days, and the monitors being uneven was slowly driving me insane. So I looked for a single monitor that can replace the thunderbolt hub and the dual 4K monitors. I also wanted the monitor to have a fast Ethernet connection for wired data and as many connections as possible for a simple audio interface. There were just a few that met my needs and this Dell was the best one I found. I have had it a year and am blown away by how satisfied I am with it. If you don’t need the kvm features, go with literally any other monitor.
This post was edited on 3/12/25 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 3/13/25 at 8:56 am to DukeSilver
Strongly recommend a monitor with USB C and kvm if you have multiple computers.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 11:04 am to DukeSilver
If you're going to do an ultrawide I would recommend going with a 38 or 40 inch
34 inch was too small for my needs and I think going above 40 might get into absurd territory
Currently using a 40 inch at work and it's great
34 inch was too small for my needs and I think going above 40 might get into absurd territory
Currently using a 40 inch at work and it's great
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