I've decided to replace my main 27" display.
Currently I run a 23" and a 27", both are your standard 16:9 1080p sets.
My basic requirements are a higher resolution, VESA-support and big enough to use without applying resolution scaling in windows.
However I am very unsure if I want to go 1440p or 4K, and 16:9 or ultra-wide. And by extension if ultra-wide, curved or non curved?
High refresh-rates and variable sync technologies I can take or leave, they are not important to me in this case.
I can't seem to find any non-curved ultra-wide monitors in stores, I guess they died out? I don't mind picking something from the second hand markets either.
And before anyone mentions it, No - The Massdrop Vast monitor is not shipping here.
My main reservation about curved displays are if they will get annoying when working in Photoshop/Clip Studio/similar software.
Thankful for all advice in this matter m(_ _)m
Looking for a new PC monitor, might need some advice
Re: Looking for a new PC monitor, might need some advice
Curved ultra-wides are great. You're getting used to it on no time and it really just replicates the angle you'd be setting two monitors next to each other if you're using a double monitor setup anyway.
If you can't stand it, you can pick one of those 4K 43" monitors (Philips, Dell and others). These are great too, but they're a bit too high for me. The 38" ultra wides with 1600px vertical resolutions are my favorites (Dell and LG). A bit more on the pricey end though.
If you don't mind the low ppi count of your 27" 1080p display, the 32:9 3840x1080p one by Samsung is nice too. It's really just two 27" 1080p displays in one. There's a 1440p version of it in the works (for later this year), but it certainly will be much more expensive. With a 32:9 display you - of course - also get the perfect Darius Burst display.
If you can't stand it, you can pick one of those 4K 43" monitors (Philips, Dell and others). These are great too, but they're a bit too high for me. The 38" ultra wides with 1600px vertical resolutions are my favorites (Dell and LG). A bit more on the pricey end though.
If you don't mind the low ppi count of your 27" 1080p display, the 32:9 3840x1080p one by Samsung is nice too. It's really just two 27" 1080p displays in one. There's a 1440p version of it in the works (for later this year), but it certainly will be much more expensive. With a 32:9 display you - of course - also get the perfect Darius Burst display.
Re: Looking for a new PC monitor, might need some advice
The usual recommendations for reviews: tftcentral.co.uk, pcmonitors.info, prad.de, etc
I don't often check ultrawides and curved, but it seems those are a little bit less popular now aren't they? there aren't that many fresh reviews.
I don't often check ultrawides and curved, but it seems those are a little bit less popular now aren't they? there aren't that many fresh reviews.
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