Are Ultrawide Curved Monitors Worth It? My Experience So Far!

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Curved ultrawide gaming monitors have been pushed by monitor companies how market them as being better for gaming. But for part time gamer and full time creator who has never used a curved ultrawide gaming monitor for long periods of time, what's the experience like using the 34" AOC CU34G2X?
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@zachang3428 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get immersed in my Excel spreadsheets

@guface 3 жыл бұрын

These monitors are amazing for productivity. There’s a Windows “snap” feature which allows you to half screen a window so I often have excel next to another spreadsheet etc.

@yungdaggerdicc6813 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@vaibhavkalband6544 3 жыл бұрын

@@guface not really

@ncknelson 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha sad

@hariknair3765 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, me too spreadsheets side by side by side hahaha

@nightlightmlg2209 3 жыл бұрын

My guy complained about 3 inches for 10 minutes, reminds me of my gf

@SupunWiratunga 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Oliver-Zachary-Langhelt 3 жыл бұрын

Rip

@paulgeta1812 3 жыл бұрын

bruh

@bacleaner943 3 жыл бұрын

lmao

@oni1261 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love when people don't take themselves too seriously 😂😂

@digitalbarrito3555 4 жыл бұрын

Makes a video about a 21:9 monitor, doesn't upload it in 21:9. Sir I'm disappointed in you.

@arranmc182 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I think but some youtubers are uploading in wider format due to mobile phones so not 21:9 but still nice to not have black bars at the top and bottom that's for sure

@faatbuddha 3 жыл бұрын

but it's aimed at people wondering about switching, meaning they don't have a 21:9...

@newpatchincoming6574 3 жыл бұрын

Parker Givan but it would give people in idea what it would look like......

@miniwarsstudio7537 3 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure it was a joke

@OriginalMergatroid 3 жыл бұрын

@@faatbuddha Doesn't matter, those people could still see the video.

@Fischly007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm legitimately impressed by how much this guy understands his own and other peoples' needs. :o You're just the right amount of (non-)techy and taking many use cases into consideration. Really helped me in my thoughts about buying 21:9 =)

@QiPerezVisuals 3 жыл бұрын

I second that

@phallo 4 жыл бұрын

"I don't like going fullscreen with my windows and I also don't multitask" of course you wouldn't like an ultrawide for your monitor then... Those are kinda the things they are good at 😛

@dragojuice8716 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have 3 ultrawides now, after getting my first one, a 24 inch 2560x1080, like 3 years ago, I got lucky as hell and my dad actually found one of the og 3440x1440 lg monitors next to a dumpster, the power cord/brick were inside of it, when he was working on some of the dorms around my city's college. I have since replaced the second with a refurbished gsync panel with the same resolution. I never actually "needed" the space for multitasking but when I am forced to do so, like writing papers for my classes, and doing research, its hard not to love the extra width. Using a normal monitor makes me feel restricted now in a weird way. Most of the hiccups I've faced have been in games, and when I can't fix fov myself, I just reduce the horizontal resolution and bear with the black bars. On the topic of the loss of vertical real-estate, this is a good reason why consumers should be pushing for panel manufacturers to make ultrawides with the same vertical resolution of 4k.

@ternietorrinque6348 4 жыл бұрын

You are transporting negativity I can feel it

@castkeyboard 4 жыл бұрын

@@ternietorrinque6348 something's wrong I can feel it

@Jaxv3r 4 жыл бұрын

@@dragojuice8716 how do people get lucky with their dumpsters, do you live in a rich neighbourhood that any rich people throw expensive stuff on their dumpsters every once in a while

@s_for_short2400 4 жыл бұрын

Wait but why would you NOT go into fullscreen if youre NOT multitasking?

@theramtorch 3 жыл бұрын

love how he says spend responsibly. thank you Eber i won't do that but thanks for looking out for us

@ploperdung 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being a gamer and spending responsibly

@mutley7773 4 жыл бұрын

I've had a X34p for almost two years and for gaming it is just amazing! Red Dead Redemption 2 has just been a absolute joy play in Ultrawide. You can't help but sit look at the amazing scenery the the game designers have created. Forza horizon 4 is just ridiculous and so much more immersive, especially in when driving in the seat position camara. I could go on and on about great it is. Yes there are of course a few down sides but for me the these are easily out weighed by the pluses! Now if only that X35 200hz would half its price tag! 😍

@08Zora 4 жыл бұрын

I recently moved from an ultra wide 1440p to a 27in 4K after 3 years. The decrease in size took a long while to get used to, but the on and off lack of support for ultra wide really drove me to it. Specially in story heavy games with cutscenes. Being able to use the monitor for consoles was also a factor in my decision.

@necessarycynicism6304 4 жыл бұрын

49" AOC 32:9 monitor here and loving it. The best endorsement I can think of is that I do not notice the size nor the curve. It just feels natural and immersive.

@necessarycynicism6304 4 жыл бұрын

@First Last IDK what you're on about. It's still a 1440p vertical display and a 21:9 would have the same vertical dimensions unless it's one of the 38" variants at 1600p. There are many factors to consider, including viewing distance.

@MusaM8 3 жыл бұрын

@First Last 49" 32:9 has the exact same vertical height as 27" 16:9 monitors and 34" 21:9.

@anhiirr 3 жыл бұрын

i could understand from a racing sim/flight sim, standpoint. PPL like to use numbers to manipulate the point theyre trying to make....its equal to 2x 27" monitors side by side...but with no bezel...whats there to complain about...as far as anyone willing to forego the purchase and own it. VS running 2x500$QHD monitors side by side with a gap/bezel. That is the literal design "concept". Its mostly intended for gaming, or using multi source+split screen etc. It has "more" specific use cases in that regard. Or monitoring multiple systems or betting/trading(stocks/coins). Most regular people arent going to consider 32:9, its for people that are interested in a different experience bc its literally 32:9, or that need multi source/split screen etc monitoring or watching like a 4 way split screen of sports/racing. then on the other spit screen a spreadsheet/monitoring program etc...if you were a streamer and you DGAF....you can play on one screen....hook up dedicated streaming rig to split screen and chat, with a second 64 key. Or play an MMO in windowed and watch a movie or etc on the other portions. Vs 16:9 4k and trying to do the same thing. Granted its price. Such users have that niche/perfect use case. Doesnt mean 32:9 was made for you

@Sky1 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the days when we could go into a store and see several of these monitors set up so we can compare

@tubetubecommentor4795 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon killed it. People would go into a store, compare the monitors and order it from amazon

@anhiirr 3 жыл бұрын

@@tubetubecommentor4795 i do the wait for bestbuy to liquidate the top5 list(custom subjective list). A 2021 165hz qhd LG went on sale -50$, and an openbox model at my local store was available for 335, so i went in and scoped it out... not even a spec on the panel or bezel. The same week they had the 2019 alienware 27" 240hz 1080p monitor on sale for 320$ brand new i was going to get that if the LG wasnt clean. I highly recommend this for buying a 2021 laptop or monitor if its accssible to see i person. When ever they drop them on sale, they also drop the open box items. VS most places just calling them refurbished at a set price or open box as a seprate price point that isnt affected by markdowns. But Bestbuy does stack the sale. The alienware 2 year old panel is back up to 459, and the lg 450.

@scotchwhisky6094 2 жыл бұрын

Now you just have to go around and find someone who does own the monitor to go round to their house to see for yourself. A few extra steps, but it works....

@erroldtumaque3430 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very well articulated and covers good ground with gaming and editing. Props mah dude

@gaborbeszteri 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the cut where you can see the size comparison. I mean one can calculate the difference of course, but then again, math and practically seeing are two different things! Great and professional content all the way through! Keep up the good work there guys! :)

@DJ_NOOB 4 жыл бұрын

I also agree with you about the vertical space. When I switched from a 27" it took me a long time to get used to missing vertical space even though it was only a bit smaller. I have been waiting for new monitors to come out that will allow me to get that vertical space back. I think there have been some announced but the prices on them were 2k and up. Just way too expensive.

@brandonbreuer6589 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like this video has time-traveled from 2017.

@wirelessmoke 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yea same

@hugevibez 3 жыл бұрын

@@wirelessmoke Also the Dyson Cyclone in the video lol remember that?

@namesbinge3073 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought I've seen it a few years back.

@notapplicable7292 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE my 34" ultrawide! I was very sceptical when I bought it however i have consistently had better spatial awareness when using this monitor, also when doing productivity stuff I found the ultrawide a great help

@gravityhammer25 3 жыл бұрын

Another good thing is it makes me move my eyes around, move my head around when looking at different windows or playing games very good to prevent the tunnel vision.

@dyloak6450 Жыл бұрын

Is it a curved ultra wide?

@JosephKeenanisme 4 жыл бұрын

You helped me out big time :) looking for a monitor for a new editing rig and was looking at one of the curved ones. You just saved me a bunch of hassles and headaches you glorious Canadian spender of moose & squirrel money! :)

@BenAvery78 4 жыл бұрын

I ordered this yesterday - can't wait! Thanks for the video!

@haurjie 3 жыл бұрын

I was considering an ultrawide coming up from dual 27" 1440P IPS monitors. But after seeing your thoughts on the 'program monitor' for video editing as I do Adobe Premiere as well, I decided to stick with 16:9. But I think I would now upgrade to a 32" 4K instead. Thanks for the info!

@Stan_sprinkle 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had an ultra wide for years now. I'm with you. I liked my windows in the middle. But, I do often have to work with multiple PowerPoint decks open, or spreadsheets and databases when building proposals. I really like the Ultra Wide just split in half and then I use my laptop screen as a second monitor. Being able to drag content between those three areas is very helpful

@daviedaviedave 4 жыл бұрын

I've had this exact monitor since April. Zero dead pixels, beautiful for gaming and I like to have windows side by side, so it fits my gaming and workflow perfectly.

@shattereddreams8806 4 жыл бұрын

I have this monitor and absolutely love it. Keep an eye on amazon for the $450 ones as they sell out fast.

@FacelessVixen 4 жыл бұрын

I have a similar one from Asus. The answer is "yes."

@HardwareCanucks 4 жыл бұрын

"it depends".

@FcoEnriquePerez 4 жыл бұрын

@@HardwareCanucks Ultrawide is the best thing I've done in my PC owning life besides SSDs. FPS gaming is like another world, amazing, and using multiple apps too... But of course if you don't even multitask, I mean, in a PC... Well... I guess "Depends" lol

@SWANNwillSUFFICE 4 жыл бұрын

@@HardwareCanucks You spent a majority of your time complaining about content creation when a vast majority of your audience don't care.

@GahloWake 4 жыл бұрын

@@SWANNwillSUFFICE While also having horizontal black bars intentionally added to the footage to give it a more cinematic format.

@drchtct 4 жыл бұрын

@@SWANNwillSUFFICE yeah right... content production bla bla... make a video about content production for the 10 people who actually care about content production

@svlagonda7417 3 жыл бұрын

Very, very intelligent analysis of WS and usage scenarios. Best video I've seen on YT regarding this.

@jollyruthless8219 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for covering all the pros and cons with it.

@richardrussell7082 4 жыл бұрын

1:07 "Of course, that's an alphabet soup that I'll never remember" Tim from Hardware Unboxed: Hold my beer.

@trevorfurst 4 жыл бұрын

The way he flawlessly says Viewsonic VX2758-2KP-MHD correctly every time

@broklond 4 жыл бұрын

I mean this particular "alphabet soup" is strictly logical: C: curved, U: USB-hub, 34: 34 inch, G2: G-line 2nd gen, X: higher performance (iirc, there's non-X version with 100Hz refresh rate). It's pretty easy to remember.

@arranmc182 4 жыл бұрын

I have an LG 29" ultrawide 21:9 display and have to say im loving it and wish I did it sooner

@venkyprashant1380 3 жыл бұрын

Is it curved or flat? How about doing office stuffs on 29" monitor & how comfort are your eyes using that. As I mostly see video editors and content creators using that.

@Myrrhth 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I was looking for, thanks for helping me decide.

@Coombi93 4 жыл бұрын

I have this monitor, bought recently. 100% can recommend

@spankymcflych 4 жыл бұрын

In my experience with gaming anything other then a standard 16:9 isn't worth the headache of trying to get things to work right. It's completely hit or miss if you can get even AAA level games to function properly in non standard resolutions without jumping through endless hoops, and forget getting any indie game or older games to function properly on anything other then 16:9. A huge landscape monitor sounds great in theory but in practice I find it to just not be worth it.

@ZioComposite 4 жыл бұрын

6:15 This reasoning is so annoying by the overwatch team. Fps, screen response, internet speed, etc. It goes on and on. People don't use ultrawide for competitive, it's for immersion lol

@xitwoundzzz 4 жыл бұрын

Literally the reason I stopped playing overwatch forever

@brakozonhs1 4 жыл бұрын

@@xitwoundzzz Me too...I dont know what they are smoking over there in the overwatch team but their reasons for not supporting ultrawide are stupid af!

@James-qu6ul 3 жыл бұрын

I know! By their logic over there at Overwatch, they should also ban anything over 60 fps, because 144hz, 240hz etc actually do provide a competitive advantage. More so than an ultrawide would.

@Jack0834 3 жыл бұрын

"People don't use ultrawide for competitive"? You get so much more FOV in games where you'd have to suffer a terrible fish eye effect without an ultrawide. Plus, it's just as responsive as a 24 inch 1080p display if you have the money to spend. Ultrawide, unintentionally, is the reason I passed my skill ceiling on PC. Having that extra FOV without fish eye is just.. Man. Amazing.

@ZioComposite 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jack0834 The aspect ratio, FOV, response rate, game, and etc. will always vary per person in regards to performance so GG man! If it works for you then I can't deny it for your experience. As both a UW and 16:9 user, UW panel is not fast enough to handle my playstyle since it's an original x34 Predator/100hz only. If it was a G9 likely would be able to match my current 16:9. =)

@Shmiite 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the same monitor for about a month and I absolutely love it. Gaming is amazing on it. Upgraded from a 1080p 60hz and it’s a night and day difference.

@harrisonclark3799 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine back in january for about 400. Works great, huge upgrade from my old 1080 27 inch cheap monitor. If anyone is wondering the nixeus ultrawide uses the same panel and I think lenovo rolled out a budget 144 hz ultrawide for about $400 with the same panel so if you get anyone it will be about the same.

@indigomontari9022 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using my 34" IPS LG for years.The only change I'll make when its replaced is maybe moving up to a 38 " ultra wide though it won't be for a while due to the situation with the bug going around right now . In my main system I run 3 monitors having 2 16:9 IPS panels flanking the ultra wide in portrait mode for the full battle station.

@wazzuppoo 4 жыл бұрын

What bug?

@johnbuscher 4 жыл бұрын

wazzuppoo The coof

@davepianist84 4 жыл бұрын

I've a 29'' ultra wide LG monitor and I love it, my only regret I wish it was the 34 version, edited : Now I do have the 34 curved edition, but slightly better so to higher regresa rate

@Skids4777 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, its keeping me on the fence of going from a 40 inch tv and a 34 inch Dell to a large ultrawide 49...

@TheStuffedIguana 4 жыл бұрын

That's the monitor that I'm waiting for ever to come back into stock!! Definitely seem to be making the right choice by waiting for it.

@jdogg0130x2k 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t even notice the curve anymore and I’ve only had my Monitor for a week.

@jjsukraj 4 жыл бұрын

This comment made me look at my aw3420 to make sure it was still curved lol

@frf006 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Sukraj I just went back to a higher refresh rate monitor from my AW3418DW and now my flat panel looks convex to me. So weird.

@xitwoundzzz 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah And if you go back to flat screen it feels horrible and abnormal haha

@Indeed48 4 жыл бұрын

yeah i am in the same boat, as long as the curve isn't really aggressive it looks normal to me.

@adamtajhassam9188 4 жыл бұрын

@@jjsukraj hahaha

@Eisbar1808 4 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for more vertical space: move your taskbar to the side (left seems the obvious choice here).

@Raivo_K 4 жыл бұрын

Or use auto hide option. That way the taskbar is briefly displayed on top but hides soon after.

@Cichlid_Visuals 4 жыл бұрын

auto hide taskbar, now you have more room on all sides

@Supernefication 4 жыл бұрын

you can also rotate your display 90 degrees for 3440 pixels of vertical space

@zoomzabba452 4 жыл бұрын

@@Supernefication Not the hero we wanted...

@mamutakada 3 жыл бұрын

dang, that was such a good tip. after almost a year I never thought of it... Thanks!

@sneakyweaky123 4 жыл бұрын

Great in-depth review. Thanks for making this video

@sunnyvi3wz428 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I have been on the fence on ultrawide vs standard vs curved to upgrade my video editing setup. This was a great help as I also do not really game and I agree wit your point of view. Thanks from from a small youtuber!

@Shnazz999 4 жыл бұрын

I believe the best monitor setup is a 21:9 with a 16:9 mounted right above (preferably equivalent resolutions and refresh rates).

@M3galodon 4 жыл бұрын

That's how I've wall mounted my current 21:9's as I'll be getting an ultrawide later down the line. Feels better than expected, has a positive impact on my sitting posture and looks pretty dope between two wall mounted studio monitors.

@MrEaglehawk1000 2 жыл бұрын

exactly

@chrisfreeman5425 4 жыл бұрын

Having a 21:9 is like crossing over to the 144z territory, once you experience it there's no going back. Been using Alienware AW3420DW for 6 months and love it. I too was skeptical about the curved thing but once you sit in front of it, you really forget about the curve

@goodcallmike 4 жыл бұрын

I don't agree. I've had an ultrawide for over two years now. For productivity tasks it's great. For just about everything else being gaming, watching videos, and web browsing I cannot recommend them. The cons have far outweighed. For gaming many games still don't support ultrawide or don't run well in that aspect ratio. All games except a rate few adjust the UI to have information centered in your view instead of putting it at the edges where your field of view is lowest. I've ended up playing games in a window more often than I'd like. Videos, outside Plex, have black bars. Browsers can't be full screen because so many sites don't have max widths so they end up with elements being comically large. Then those that do have max widths have tons of dead space. Then I end up with most of them being in a window that is around 16:9 anyways. It's really neat and immersive at the beginning, when it works well, but I'll be going back to standard aspect ratios when this one fails.

@TechnoNates 4 жыл бұрын

I can agree. I was using 4K for more space on the desktop, but since I switched to ultrawide (4k) I never looked back. It's amazing to have so much space. I don't mind black bars on games that don't support ultra wide.

@AP-mn4os 4 жыл бұрын

I used a 34" and 35" ultrawide 120hz for a year and went back to a 4k 32" because it's superior.

@denkt 4 жыл бұрын

"There's no going back" - yeah sure... also bold of you to comment that on a video where the guy went back to 16:9.

@Sandro1le 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the aw3420dw yesterday, I can’t wait to try it out!!

@crowdedchaff 4 жыл бұрын

I just set up mine and it felt huge! Loving it

@IReapZz95 4 жыл бұрын

these monitors are awesome for productivity too because I ALWAYS have my screen divided in at least 2. Even if the games you play don't support it its totally worth it

@BRSxIgnition 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised he didn't talk about how much easier it is to drive a 3440x1440 image on an ultrawide than a 4K image in games.

@AP-mn4os 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on refresh rate. 4k 60Hz is the same as 3440x1440 100Hz. So driving this 3440x1440 at 144hz is 43% harder than 4k 60Hz.

@cartographir7172 4 жыл бұрын

A P maybe but who would be gaming at 4K 60hz

@boblee5524 4 жыл бұрын

@@cartographir7172 Hi, look up for Thirty IR on KZfaq. He does 8k gaming!!!!!!!

@DragoserakerIT 4 жыл бұрын

@@cartographir7172 quite a lot of people game at 4k60, im only just shifting off of it in favor of a 32:9 and having my 4k 60 above it for 4k movies and youtube

@AP-mn4os 4 жыл бұрын

@@cartographir7172 Errr..lots of people game at 4k60hz.

@MynameisEpinephrine 4 жыл бұрын

The flex with that vacuum cleaner! 😂

@williamluk 4 жыл бұрын

I just switched my main 27" 4k monitor to this monitor a month ago, which I am loving it so far

@ebrahiemcassim 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect for showing love for the MK1 Golf.

@Wavez8 4 жыл бұрын

Bought a 49" ultrawide 2 years ago and I can't go back to anything else

@davidmason8212 4 жыл бұрын

Just like me i bought cf791 34 ultrawide and i can't use anything else after that

@evilazza14 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think 49" is a bit too much? How far away do you sit from it? I'm waiting for the Samsung odessy g9, however i cant tell if its going to be a bit too big.

@humbleprogress1226 4 жыл бұрын

thinking about doing the same. what do you use it for?

@humbleprogress1226 4 жыл бұрын

@@evilazza14 Please report back. I'm thinking about the same monitor for audio use primarily and maybe some gaming.

@Wavez8 4 жыл бұрын

@@humbleprogress1226 pretty much everything. I'm a product engineer so I originally got it for work but after playing games on it there's no way I could go back to a regular monitor. It is overkill for just web browsing on it but I'm just nitpicking at this point

@tuckersmith2089 4 жыл бұрын

Can somebody give me a link to that wallpaper?

@Zelement911onrs 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like quite a nice deal for the money; it's crazy how much cheaper ultrawides have gotten over the past couple of years. Great job, Eber.

@marshallgolowenski7439 4 жыл бұрын

I got this monitor back in January just before Covid. Absolutely love it.

@RoccoWocco 4 жыл бұрын

I find ultra wide to be perfect for my programming workflows. It allows me to have 2 tabs with code and a window with for example github on one screen. Never going back!

@dreistheman7797 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered this AOC ultrawide to compare with my LG27GL850 for programming too. Basically same objectives, multiple tabs + a browser for testing and searching. My main worry is its vertical height, is the reduction in height noticeable in the amount of code cut from the view? Is the extra width worth it than the smaller height for programming?

@RoccoWocco 3 жыл бұрын

@@dreistheman7797 no the height reduction isn't really something I noticed. Fits the same amount of text vertically as my Dell u2415

@dreistheman7797 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoccoWocco That is great then! Do you use the AOC ultrawide? If yes, are texts clear and easy to read? Mine is coming in about a week and I'll compare it with my current 27".

@RoccoWocco 3 жыл бұрын

@@dreistheman7797 I'm using an LG 34gk950f-b it's 1440p ultra wide. And the text is as clear as my 1440p dell 16:9 monitor! The vertical height in cm is about the same on both monitors

@dreistheman7797 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoccoWocco Awesome! Well, thank you man. Have fun developing! :D

@dust_hc544 4 жыл бұрын

I need that vw wallpaper 2:55!

@RealAct 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@tannerradloff 4 жыл бұрын

Great Review, I recently got the curved AOC 24" 1080p, its a great buget gaming monitor. After using a curved monitor, flat monitors especially larger ones don't feel as comfortable on the eyes for me. thanks for the info!

@franklindtiger 3 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me out to consider whether I should switch my flat Dell U3219Q (excellent work monitor) for an ultrawide (also for work). I gotta say, I’d still rather stick with a flat 16:9 display. I totally here you about wanting to focus on one thing at a time, rather than having a lot of things going on in a wide field of view.

@SpookySkeletonGang 4 жыл бұрын

I also can't deal with the curve. I need everything on my screen to look proper and color accurate for when I edit photos and stuff.

@D4rkstorn 4 жыл бұрын

The curve doesn't affect any of that, only on specific models. You wouldn't want a curved TN screen for example due to the viewing angles, and as far as i know, they don't actually make them for that very reason. I personally have a color accurate curved monitor with 90% DCI-P3 and 130% sRGB. It's less than 1 deltaE from perfect, and that's without any color profile, simply adjusting the settings. The thing about looking "proper" is that human eyes are spherical; Therefore curved actually looks more proper than non-curved. EVERY non-curved monitor will look concave after getting used to a curved monitor. I have a regular one right next to it, also color accurate. And it doesn't look as "natural" as the cuved one. TLDR: The curve's practical purpose is to more closely match the "curve" in human depth of field. Only with ultrawides does the curve benefit in other ways, namely that it can wrap around your vision better. But a NON-ultrawide curved? It simply looks more natural than a non-curved one. There really is no disadvantage for photo editing. It's just a myth perpetuated by people who don't use curved monitors. :) In the future most IPS panels will be curved, especially those meant for accuracy. I'd say GAMING is the thing that doesn't benefit much from a simple curve except again in ultrawides specifically; But i wouldn't get an ultrawide for photowork anyway unless i'd plan to divide the screen for multiple projects.

@anhiirr 3 жыл бұрын

@@D4rkstorn not just bc aero/structural support...but thats also why most vehicular glass is curved as far as drivers/pilots same to glasses...Its like a light/shaft. If you want to see a room which is more effective way of utilizing 1 bulb of light. Emitted from a shaft or open /convex....or bulb. Then multiply that bc of the monitor backlight. Right down to optics and photography lenses.....gotta figure the image was captured on a curved lens but the "film" makes it look flat. IMO an example So through conventional ethics/methods we could conceptualize flat monitors the same way film is flat in both photography or cinema. Yet its capturing device has multiple elements of curvature in order to give the human eye a 'Better perception' of whats captured. Digital/special effects add a new element to the xyz aspects IMO...since that is a factor i can see how flat panels can have an advantage considering thats how content had always been edited/formed since digital age etc. When an ideal outcome is set a curved monitor could really harm that process. Like you said though with experience anyone can make good material. But 4k for example the vid did showcase an example where he could expand his work/content, while still having access to his timeline/flow. Same example would be applied to any midi or etc applications, unless they offer some scaling/zoom features.

@finproductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@D4rkstorn In the future we won't use monitors

@JA070288 4 жыл бұрын

I just recently joined the ultrawide race and it is DEFINITELY worth it!!!

@qNepo 4 жыл бұрын

Try Valorant thiihii jk i have Lenovo Legion Y44w 43,4 and i love use it with all games that supports it but those that dosnt (Fallout for example) is the reason why i also bought 1080p 240hz monitor ++ cs and other fast paced shooters are just better with smaller monitor...

@Nick_Astarita 4 жыл бұрын

I literally just got this exact monitor for myself as a birthday present last week. It arrived last night and hooked it up immediately. I’m coming from a AOC C24G1 and my god the difference is almost overwhelming. I can’t wait to play it more and get used to the aspect ratio, just such a beautiful display.

@KingNeu 3 жыл бұрын

So many good points that I related too. 🙏🏽 Going for a 27" flat monitor and maybe a curved 27"-34" as a second display!

@Harvester88 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just waiting for HDR to get affordable on these

@cristian-si1gb 4 жыл бұрын

There are a few decent HDR panels out there. Nothing fancy, 400+ nits and 10bit color.

@nintidopokis9860 4 жыл бұрын

For HDR I'd just grab a TV. At least for movies. I personally don't need HDR for gaming, but it would still be nice

@loganwebb5449 4 жыл бұрын

HDR certifications on most monitors is useless. Proper HDR doesn’t just need to hit pretty high levels of brightness, it needs to also hit some pretty gnarly contrast ratios. That’s impossible without OLED (not widely available), MINI LED (even less so, also crazy expensive), or an ips with local dimming (only a few, not enough dimming zones). If you want HDR like it’s intended to be viewed, get a TV.

@cristian-si1gb 4 жыл бұрын

@@loganwebb5449 There's no such thing as "mini LED" though...

@memberROM 4 жыл бұрын

@@cristian-si1gb There is, document yourself, is kinda new.

@rdx278 4 жыл бұрын

We have something in common We both use DaVinci Resolve

@cristian-si1gb 4 жыл бұрын

You and thousands of other people

@vitaliistep 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, there are many very good points in this comparison video. I'll definitely still stick to standard UHD monitor, at least until ultrawide 2160p monitors appear.

@junaidv1989 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being honest, Great review.. no one else is talking about problems with curved monitors.

@Ioraek 4 жыл бұрын

"And the price: $450" (USD) *Australian Retailers* That'll be $650 USD thanks

@jonathanng138 3 жыл бұрын

You guys got white money anyways, think about third world Asian countries no being able to even afford a 1080 60hz monitor

@quanduipro204 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanng138 tf you on about? Aoc 24g2 fhd 144hz for 200usd in vietnam is more than affordable

@jonathanng138 3 жыл бұрын

@@quanduipro204 maybe for you but most Asian countries like mine can barely afford a good 1080 60hz monitor

@IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl 3 жыл бұрын

$750 - $800 USD in Latin America

@ploperdung 3 жыл бұрын

I'm australian lol this is how it be

@MrMuBot 4 жыл бұрын

Even I was contemplating one. Saw their prices here, and then my cheap 4k tv slapped my face hard and said - you have enough pixels already so ignore this sheez.

@HardwareCanucks 4 жыл бұрын

HA! Pretty much.

@The2808erik 4 жыл бұрын

If you can live with 60hz, all my monitors are 144hz or more and I never want to go back. There is no high refresh rate TV that I'm aware of at the 500$ish price point. I think there are some Samsung ones with 120hz at 800-900$, but at that price point I rather would get an IPS UW Monitor.

@Madhawk1995 4 жыл бұрын

@@The2808erik the new oled 120hz ones are amazing. I think Eiber's ideal monitor is the Acer x32. Yo hardware canuks better pray for a free sample. I'm okay with LG making a 32inch oled. I would be fine with 5 year bestbuy burn in warranty then replace idc. But $3.6k for that Acer x32 is too much. 3440x1440 120hz IPS was $1500 now much cheaper. All of this tech stay 2 years behind and it's much more realistic pricing. Like the x34p was on sale at Costco $599 before Rona happened. Now, lol everything is expensive.

@The2808erik 4 жыл бұрын

@@Madhawk1995 yeah That 48 inch 120hz GSYNC OLED TV from LG is nice and it's even reasonably priced.

@dinglevondingus 4 жыл бұрын

I use an ultrawide myself and I absolutely love it for gaming. Mine is not curved, so I dont have the issues on the editing side that you mentioned, but I have also never used a standard display for editing since I just recently started learning some basic stuff.

@zakiwagiman1039 4 жыл бұрын

Truly understand your opinion. Thats why some just have both monitors, heck some even more. Not all ultrawide (unless pure gaming) but a mix. You can still use your current monitor for work and games that supports that size and aspect ratio perfectly...and when viewing content or gaming for 21:9 aspect ratio just use that ultrawide. Some even use both the same time..while streaming or game streaming on the ultrawide, set the other monitor for reading comments or other stuff needed.

@ninin3558 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha my mom makes us wipe down our groceries and it just became a norm now. rlly weird now that i think about it

@RudrakshUniyal 4 жыл бұрын

When you meet good people on youtube, find your first curved gaming monitor and your Ebor 0:01

@makisekurisu2824 4 жыл бұрын

i swear this channel is underrated this channel needs more attention

@damien5578 4 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to upgrade from my 1080p 27" Msi monitor to a 32" 1440p or possibly a 34". I mainly play fps shooters and do photo editing for fun. So high refresh rate is a must for me. With the current human malware still raging, pricing is hiked up on most monitors in the market making it difficult to make a decision on what to go with.

@SuperLisandro86 4 жыл бұрын

I want that VW Golf Wallpaper!

@akaraikiriakatsuki3157 4 жыл бұрын

Most pc monitors 16:9 Smartphones: 16:9 is thing of the past.

@chrisogrady28 4 жыл бұрын

I hate how skinny phones are today. 16:9 master race

@TheRalphacosta 2 жыл бұрын

Technical, good research, and to the point. Thank you.

@broklond 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same AOC monitor, it's amazing. I'm using it in the sRGB mode, the colors look sooo natural. On 144 Hz refresh rate with medium overdrive there's only negligable ghosting/inverse ghosting when dragging around a white window on the desktop, and tbh, in games I haven't noticed any ghosting yet.

@DragoserakerIT 4 жыл бұрын

personally, i cant stand 21:9 ultrawide monitors. its just not enough to replace multiple monitor format, its either 32:9 or multiple 16:9 monitors.

@rvs55 4 жыл бұрын

6:14 "Not giving anyone a competitive advantage" .... cop out reason from the developers of the game to justify them being lazy and behind the times.

@jaydenjones4404 4 жыл бұрын

It makes complete sense but still... I really would like to use all of my screen in OW and other games.

@kresimircosic9035 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaydenjones4404 Might as well limit the FPS because 144Hz gives CoMpEtItIvE aDvAnTaGe.

@jaydenjones4404 3 жыл бұрын

@@kresimircosic9035 being able to literally see more of the screen is quite different from the game just running smoother. Whether you like it or not ultrawide is not the standard format for gaming.

@kresimircosic9035 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaydenjones4404 Everyone has a justification if it fits their narrative

@ahyaan_s 3 жыл бұрын

Lol it kinda doesn't make sense because when you're using 4k you get more pixels and fov sliders exist

@Guitar4life99 2 жыл бұрын

Great review thank you, thinking of upgrading.

@leroyhendricks4230 4 жыл бұрын

I need a new monitor and I've been contemplating getting a curved one. Your input on the aspect ratio has got me thinking I should do more homework before I buy anything. Thanks for the info.

@xGaLoSx 3 жыл бұрын

Ask yourself what type of black bars annoy you most, ones on the top and bottom or on the sides?

@name_christian 4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your nfs addiction. treat yourself, install forza horizon or somehting similar.

@diuran1919 4 жыл бұрын

ohh my lord I think i'm sick , I read title " My first Covid Gaming Monitor" hehe too much Covid. What an ugly stand, why gaming monitors do not have rectangular heavy bases

@angelvelazquez1792 3 жыл бұрын

Great points. I have a 4K LG and wanted to invest in an ultrawide/curved screen, but I think I'll wait a bit. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@antho2935 3 жыл бұрын

Actually looking to going back from this ultrawide I've been trying out. Gonna do the switch from 27 to 32" though.

@bcknight727 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and articulate review, thank you.

@spandanghosh_ 4 жыл бұрын

Ye imagine playing gta sa super stretched...

@wildgentoo5029 4 жыл бұрын

song for denise starts playing

@elektra81516 4 жыл бұрын

But it doesn't stretch...

@rocker10039 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine how smoke would look

@shtaufaker5211 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is a fix for SA to run at 21:9 or 32:9, though you can stretch or crop anything you want via settings/drivers/OSD.

@SharpSteelz 4 жыл бұрын

Actually just bought that with the steam sale and modded it like mad lol

@drchtct 4 жыл бұрын

I'll never understand why tech reviewers review content based on video production. Nobody cares. Nobody does professional video production. It's just you and a hand full of other dudes. For every one video producer there are millions who don't need that. Just review stuff in a way that it's relevant for the average consumer.

@flashcloud666 4 жыл бұрын

I get the same impressions using my 34" 1440p ultra wide too. It's a beast at multitasking and setting up zones with Powertoys or some other tile manager is a must. But for gaming, it is a mixed bag since some of the titles I like are either stretched or don't support 21:9 ratio. Watching widescreen video is a blast though.

@LoamerMTB 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pumped on my curved 32"1080p gaming monitor. It's amazing having every pixel facing you. I'm playing squads and that game looks so damn good on it. LOVE IT!

@ayhanbolat5372 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for clear explanation. I was curious about G-sync compatibility but you mentioned about that. Thx.

@warkito 3 жыл бұрын

very good video and really helpful, thanks!

@rossmpostpro 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting perspective! I'm a professional editor in the UK, so used two monitors for years. I switched to a non curved 29inch ultrawide in 2017 and use a benq panel as a reference display. Best of both worlds for editing and grading I find 👍

@JoshForwood 2 жыл бұрын

I've been considering an ultrawide for my home system but with pro-editing in mind too. Would you mind if I ask which one you're using and how good the colours are on it?

@rossmpostpro 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshForwood Hi Josh, I used to have an LG panel but since sold it and went back to a 16:9 panel. For serious video work, I'd always recommend a calibrated reference monitor for your desired colourspace. Benq have been my favourite for good value panels for some time.

@cacper 2 жыл бұрын

@@rossmpostpro Why did you go back to 16:9?

@rossmpostpro 2 жыл бұрын

@@cacper Hi mate, I found myself wanting more vertical real estate while retaining the width of the ultrawide. So now, my main monitor is a 32" 1440p panel and it's fairly easy to drive.

@cacper 2 жыл бұрын

@@rossmpostpro I am planning to upgrade from a 27" 1080p to a 27" 1440p or Ultrawide. I saw many people buying 32"+ monitors but I feel like it's too big.

@ThaBaykedOne 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else welcome him to the dual monitor club yet? One thing I found funny was that you can use your browser in the middle, but can't deal with vertical black bars on the side of video's. Always enjoy your content. :-)

@jayejj19 3 жыл бұрын

I currently have the BenQ pd3200u (exactly the same one as yours) so you can imagine how great this video was for me 😂Because of the BenQ I've been missing out on the 144hz and wider curved screen experience but since I'm a content creator before a gamer, I'll prioritize having the taller 4k display. I'll probably get a 27" 1440p as a second monitor to game with. Thanks so much for this, saved me a whole lot of money and time deciding haha

@GreekDude 4 жыл бұрын

That was very useful, thank you.

@clivengu 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful content! Just the right time when I'm considering upgrading my 27" 1440p monitor + 17" 1080p laptop screen, with a 34" curved ultra wider monitor. I want to simplify my workstation but at the same time very worry that is not optimal for my workflow.. I did rely on dual monitor for content reference.. So I'm still in dilemma If I should go with x2 27"monitor or a simple ultrawide. Monitor. Bout that straight line looking curve does worry me a lot, as I'm doing with architecture cad / 3D /photography softwares.. But I did heard people who easily get use to it after a while

@cNcFalc Жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews i have seen on uwqhd curved displays! Thank you!!!

@Wolfillete91 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Xiaomi Surface 34" 144Hz for two weeks now, and its amazing. Although you can notice some ghosting when scrolling, the experience for gaming and working is the best.

@jeremybarber2837 4 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t thought about the lines when creating static content. The 34” Thunderbolt2 LG ultra-wide is barely curved so I haven’t experienced it. For me, 34” 21:9 is a sweet spot.

@OtikScypi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. I am in the market for new high refresh rate monitor nad almost bought one from LG (34GN850-B), IPS, twice as expensive. This gives me another option to consider. I will just have to decide whether potentially better color reproduction of IPS display is worth the premium. I am a software developer and heavy multitasker. I am in love with my current 21:9 + 16:9 setup. Ultrawide is amazing format for my workloads.