{"id":365,"date":"2022-03-21T16:26:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-698089-2344727.cloudwaysapps.com\/2022\/03\/21\/are-ultrawide-monitors-worth-it\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T07:13:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:13:47","slug":"are-ultrawide-monitors-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/are-ultrawide-monitors-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are UltraWide Monitors Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b927f elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"76b927f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An ultrawide monitor is a display wider than a regular monitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlike other displays, ultrawide monitors come in a 21:9 aspect ratio, making them an alternative to dual and triple-monitor setups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But are they actually worth their hype?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is what we\u2019ll find out today by analyzing their benefits in different use cases such as gaming, productivity, and multimedia consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, without any fuss, let\u2019s begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents <span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Ultrawide_Monitors_For_Gaming\">Ultrawide Monitors For Gaming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ultrawide_Monitor_For_Productivity\">Ultrawide Monitor For Productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ultrawide_Monitor_For_Movies\">Ultrawide Monitor For Movies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ultrawide_vs_dual-monitor_setup\">Ultrawide vs dual-monitor setup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Flat_vs_Curved_Ultrawide_monitors\">Flat vs Curved Ultrawide monitors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Ultrawide_Monitors_For_Gaming\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultrawide Monitors For Gaming<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There was a time when very few PC games were actually optimized for ultrawide monitors. Most of the times, games would stretch out for extra screen width, or you\u2019d get black edges on both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thankfully those times are gone. Nowadays, even the low-budget titles are optimized for such wider displays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The biggest advantages these displays give you is the increased field of view. In first-person shooters, Field of View (FOV) is the observable area of a game at any given time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wider FOV makes the more in-game area accessible to you, meaning you can spot objects or enemies quickly than you would on a 16:9 display. In competitive and fast-paced games, it\u2019s a decent advantage to have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Secondly, many widescreen monitors are curved, making your gaming experience a lot more immersive and cinematic. The experience is not as realistic as VR, but still a lot better than what you\u2019d get on standard flat displays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The being said, there are some downsides of these monitors as well. Firstly, they\u2019re a lot more expensive due to the extra screen real estate they bring. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Secondly, most ultrawide monitors come in 1440p resolution or better. And due to their extra space, some ultra ultra-wide 1440p monitors, such as Samsung\u2019s CRG9, take require even more graphics power than a standard 4k display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It means you must have a high-end GPU for producing graphics on that scale in the first place. And unlike 16:9, the 21:9 aspect ratio is still not universal, and some games are still not compatible with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overall, these monitors are worth it if you have the budget, the games you play support them, and you already have a high-end graphics card. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But if you have a tight budget, it\u2019s better to look for a regular monitor with features like high refresh rate and high response rate as those affect gaming in a bigger way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ultrawide_Monitor_For_Productivity\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultrawide Monitor For Productivity<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As we all know, gaming is just one of the many things people do when using their PCs. A lot of us use it for professional work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are ultrawide monitors useful for them as well?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, but it depends on the specific tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Widescreen displays can be super useful if you video editing and use software like the Adobe premiere pro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, many people prefer dual-monitors for stuff like programming, image editing, or managing documents\/spreadsheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One disadvantage that ultrawide monitors have against the two smaller-sized displays is that you can\u2019t pivot it for portrait mode, which can be crucial for many professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ultrawide_Monitor_For_Movies\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultrawide Monitor For Movies<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 21:9 is known as the cinematic aspect ratio because it\u2019s used in the movies theatre screens. This is the reason why people prefer these widescreen monitors for movies. Not only movies but services like Netflix and Amazon prime video also support ultrawide content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Ultrawide_vs_dual-monitor_setup\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultrawide vs dual-monitor setup<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cShould I go for two smaller monitors or a single ultrawide option?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is a fair question, and both of these approaches have their own pros and cons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you want even more space than an ultrawide display, you can opt for a dual or triple monitor setup. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Two or three smaller monitors cost less than a single ultrawide display of the same total size. You also get lesser pixel density in a widescreen display than what you\u2019d get in a dual setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other than this, you can use one app in full-screen mode on one monitor while multi-tasking other apps on the second; or pivot one of these monitors to 90\u00b0. You can\u2019t do any of it with an ultrawide monitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, you\u2019ll need some time to adjust to those bezels in the middle, and it can be a bit distracting initially. Another important aspect is consistency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you don\u2019t pick two identical monitors and do the same color-calibration on both, you\u2019ll have color accuracy issues. It can be a dealbreaker if you\u2019re a content creator and work with colors and images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you can see, going for any of those depends on the work you do and the features you can\/can\u2019t live without.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That being said, Ultrawide monitors are heads and shoulders above multi-monitor setups when it comes to gaming and movies, as they make the whole experience a lot more cinematic and visually pleasing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Flat_vs_Curved_Ultrawide_monitors\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flat vs Curved Ultrawide monitors<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Widescreen monitors are further divided into two types: flat and curved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While curved monitors are preferred for gaming and watching movies (due to their visual immersive experience), flat monitors are a better option if you\u2019re buying them for professional work and want color and image precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An ultrawide monitor is a display wider than a regular monitor. Unlike other displays, ultrawide monitors come in a 21:9 aspect ratio, making them an alternative to dual and triple-monitor setups. But are they actually worth their hype? This is what we\u2019ll find out today by analyzing their benefits in different use cases such as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}