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Monitors: Flat or Curved?
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I have a curved 34" ultrawide, I like it but I don't notice the curve 99% of the time because it's a very subtle curve.
I wouldn't buy one just for the curve but I wouldn't not buy one because it had the curve.
I wouldn't buy one just for the curve but I wouldn't not buy one because it had the curve.
Curve is a dumb gimmic honestly. If i can get a flat monitor for cheaper i would gladly choose that over a curved one any day.
i have the LG 34 curved. Its really nice.
I paired it with 1 24" 16x10 ratio Dell in portrait mode, and 1 27" dell 4k, Its essentially like having four monitors.
I don't have one but I'm not against it. They say for big VA screens it helps with the viewing angle on the corners for the user. I tend to prefer IPS for PC though which makes that less relevant. I've seen a couple at stores and they look neat. It's not a dealbreaker either way. Seems like it would be nice for ultrawide.
For pc users it's definitely way better unless you are doing professional work or sharing your screen with another person often. For nearly every other type of pc user it's freaking awesome. On tvs stay away, I don't think they make many anymore anyway.
I wouldn't buy one, if you get sick of it or want to go dual monitor there's no way to uncurve it, and there's no problem with flat monitors really.
Most ultrawides are curved, if it's not I don't think it's a big deal. Basically you are projecting an image on a flat plane but if the edges are further away you are effectively using a distorted projection. It also helps because screens tend to perform better when you look at them closer to perpendicular than at an angle.
Curved can look kinda stupid if you buy a 2nd or 3rd screen and upgrade to a multi-screen setup.
Also you might notice some slight distortion in apps that heavily rely on straight lines like Excel.
Other than those two points: buy whatever you're more comfortable with.
Also you might notice some slight distortion in apps that heavily rely on straight lines like Excel.
Other than those two points: buy whatever you're more comfortable with.
It's really good for a monitor used only by one person. The limited sweet spot really hurts curved functionality in living rooms.
I noticed the curve on the first day I got my 34" ultrawide. I never really noticed it again and 2yrs later I wouldn't consider it a pro or con.
For an ultrawide or even super-ultrawide curved is absolutely essential, for regular 16:9 screens it's not really necessary, but still good I guess. Compared to TVs it makes a lot more sense for monitors as you're sitting alone right in front of it.
I got a Dell 38 inch ultra wide during the pandemic. I love the monitor but I don't really notice the curve. I'd say it's a minor difference at best.
I have 2 curved monitors. One ultrawide and one non-ultrawide that's in portrait mode. The non-ultrawide used to be my main monitor with a flat panel in the portrait position.
I don't hate it but I can see how others wouldn't like it.
Curved is nice, i probably wouldn't recommend doing photo editing or anything like that on them, but for media consumption they're great
I made the jump to a curved 34-inch ultrawide (3440 x 1440) display about a year and a half ago, and now that I've experienced gaming on this I don't think I could ever go back. Here's my monitor, it's an Acer and it's now $150 cheaper now than it was when I first bought it. Just be aware you'll also want a very powerful GPU to run it at its native resolution. I have an RTX 2080, for reference.
Here's a good article about some of the benefits from Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/insider/curved-monitors-for-gaming-and-workstations/
Here's a good article about some of the benefits from Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/insider/curved-monitors-for-gaming-and-workstations/
Prefer flat for image editing. Tried a curved monitor at work, and just about everyone in my team hated it.
I had a curved 30 something inch 16:9 samsung and the curve was too aggressive and I felt motion sick looking at it. Then I got a curved 34 ultrawide, and that's the way to go. Love it. On an ultrawide, the curve is much more subtle, yet really effective.
I use a super-ultrawide curved at home and a bank of 3 curved ultrawides (in a 1-2 triangle) for work. No complaints, really. Two curved side-by-side actually seems to work a lot better than two flats side-by-side.
I actually used a curved monitor (32in) for an extend session for the first time today, and definitely didn't love it. The curve was somewhat distracting and uncomfortable, and really didn't bring anything.
That said, I'd love to try an ultrawide with a subtle curve.
That said, I'd love to try an ultrawide with a subtle curve.
Yeah this is my take. I thought curved was not great for TV viewing as not everyone is dead centre. For monitors though, I like it.
Do they even sell curved TV's now? Looks like it died really quick.
i bought this last year
good purchase imo, my 1st curved monitor
Amazon.com: MSI 32" Full HD RGB LED Non-Glare Super Narrow Bezel 1ms 2560 x 1440 144Hz Refresh Rate Free Sync Height Adjustable Curved Gaming Monitor (Optix MAG321CQR),Black: Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: MSI 32" Full HD RGB LED Non-Glare Super Narrow Bezel 1ms 2560 x 1440 144Hz Refresh Rate Free Sync Height Adjustable Curved Gaming Monitor (Optix MAG321CQR),Black: Computers & Accessories
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good purchase imo, my 1st curved monitor