UltraWide 21:9 vs UHD 4K Monitors - Best for Work & Gaming? (2018) | The Tech Chap
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- Ultrawide 21:9 vs UHD 4K - What monitor should you buy? Here's everything you need to know about the latest Ultrawide Monitors & UHD 4K monitors for work and gaming!
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My girlfriend always said that size matters that’s why she left me for a man with a 49” QLED monitor.
LOL
Hahahah made my day... At least your 27inches are fast... Oh wait...
I'm the guy with the 49 incher:] its 3840x1080..I gotta say 4k is noticeable on my 70 incher but nare noticeable on a 24/27 imho
Is this true?
yeah sorry to tell the 49" but he's quite small compared to 80"
Me, watching this video enthusiastically, even though I can't afford neither one of them.
Update: I am now a proud owner of a 34" 1440p 144Hz ultrawide.
Karan Sood same ;_;
Same XD
Just ordered the ultrawide hope it doesn’t disappoint
Hahaha same
Hmm, try the scepter 4k monitor
5:44 for people who wanna get to the point
Damn it thanks !!
I went 3440x1440 and do not regret it. The extra wide view in games is amazing and less pixels to push means better graphics performance. Also the increase in FPS to 120 makes it a hands down winner imo, since few 4k screens are over 60 fps; not to mention how much graphic power you need to even push that many pixels above 60.
@@itstommythechad I do not regret buying the new RTX 4070 at all. Runs 2K games at awesome fps, and 4k at comfortable fps, not full settings all the time, but great :)
Let me know how it goes in 5 more years, when you catch up mate :D
Nobody who wants high FPS plays at 4k. there competitive multiplayer games and use 1080p. If your playing at 4k with 30fps in single player games you will have a great experience. It is sad every tech tuber pushes "60 fps or it is not playable" such a false statement and literally a lie! 30fps in single player games @4k is fantastic.
same bro almost went alienware 38 inch but wanted invest more cash in build instead.. glad i did
Great video, but i think it would be more adequate to compare a 32" 4k to a ultrawide 34" (or even the same 38"). On the 27" 4k you can´t really put the greater dpi to use, since you don´t have enough screen..
For those on a budget, they also sell 1080p ultrawides for a fraction of the price that have similarly great specs. I have one myself, no its not insanely sharp but its still beautiful and clear for gaming and productivity.
I went for 34" ultrawide and love the feeling of being overwhelmed. It maybe hard for me to go back to 16:9 unless it's a 32".
I personally use ultra wide , multitasking is very easy
Multitasking with a music.program would be sick on ultra wide I think. I don't mind some ultrawide screens Like my note 9 has. The black bars around non ultra wide videos on youtube are fine to me plus some games work well in ultrawide like fortnite and netflix. I like how many things ultrawide things are not streched too and stretched images and video would look gross to me ahahah. Man technology is so cool these days and I believe ultrawide videos might be normal soon from how many ultrawide monitors and phones are being made.
What about ultra wide vs triple monitor setup? I dont know whether to swotch to ultra wide
What if I already have a second monitor?
Should I replace the main one with a 16:9 or a 21:9 monitor?
JDario13 all curved? 😂
@@JDario13 sounds like a great plan, except my current tripled setup is 4k x3. If I change my middle one to 2k WQHD, then my vertical alignment is off :/
Just the video I needed, even 1.5 years after you posted it! I'm going ultra wide for work productivity.
Just when I was about to buy 4x 32" 16:9 for the 4k and vertical space, you convinced me to get the 4x 34" 21:9.. I'm just skeptical about losing out on that vertical space..
Low-key wish they'd make a 23:11 just to throw everyone off, and not cut so much off the top lol
I just got the LG 38inch 21:9 recently, and I am loving it! games can't get more immersive albeit some old games don't support the aspect ratio (mostly Japanese games), but most new games do.For those of you who says it takes a lot of head turning to see all of the screen, it is not true, because while in game you still only look at the center part of the screen, you basically just glimpse at the side from time to time. It makes games feel more alive. Highly recommend it for gaming and multi window productivity.
I use 4k 32 inch for productivity. I admit it was a tough choice. I can open at up to 4 documents, or a combination of documents,chats, teams, a music video all at the same time)
I definitely take the ultrawide. I've used both and ultrawides are my cup of tea. My workflow has increased, and I absolutely love gaming on mine.
I mean I bought an ultrawide and I don't regret it but I do regret one thing and that is that I can't watch most youtube videos since the quality for most of them looks bad.
@tommyxhilfiger I have 1000mbs internet speed, it has nothing to do with internet speeds if you display 1080p content on a 4k monitor its going to look worse than you displaying 1080p content on a 1080p panel. With ultrawide, it had a weird ass resolution of 3440x1440 or 5120x1440 even if you display 4k content on either of them it would still look better on a 4k monitor but apparently this idea went over your head.
Please make a updated video on the best 4k gaming monitors focusing on console gaming. You're the best, love all your videos!
It literally makes no difference whether you are playing on a console or a pc.
Watching this 2 years after and finding it to still be great info that I agree with after a trip to the electronics store to actually get a feel for the pixel densities and actual screen-size real estate feel for myself. We still haven't fit the sweet spot, as what would be ideal would be a 17" height for the expansive feel of a 16:9 32" screen, but with ultra-wide, one-screen multitasking and immersion.
Unfortunately, 4k ultrawides still don't exist, much less a 4k _curved_ ultrawide, with a 17-ish inch screen height, which would seem to be the ideal of current technology. I'd still like to see more vertical resolution, which is really the only problem with ultrawides, currently, and the whole reason I'm deciding between exactly these two types of monitors in this video.
They do now, in 2022. 21:9 - 4K Curved with G-sync ultimate. 175 HZ. It's from an MSI brand. Their latest product. That monitor costs a lot, a few thousend bucks. The MSI Optix MEG381CQR PLUS - QHD Curved 175HZ - 38 Inch Monitor. It does the trick they all say. Mixed comments, idk. Thinking of buying it myself but i'm afraid to be honest, afraid i won't be able to use "Flawless widescreen" anymore on games such as Skyrim, an other old, none 21:9 titles. I'm afraid with a resolution like that, that i won't get rid of the black bars anymore. I use 3440X1440. Will i make a mistake if i upgrade from an Asus PG35VQ ? Most games do support 3440X1440 without black bars, but will this work for the MSI Optix i ask myself.
Pixel count vs aspect ration is apples & oranges. I'm running a 32:9 1440p 49" and it's my favorite monitor of all time. Super Ultra Wide is simply my preferred type of monitor. Somewhat VR like immersion without the motion sickness. Amazing field of view. First person games, 3rd person games, driving games, platformers all look amazing. I even have a descent gaming TV (4k 144hz 65" 16:9) in the family room with a pretty stout PC (5800X,6700XT,48gb 3200mhz, 5tb NVMe) hooked to it and I still prefer my office 49" superultrawide. The TV is great for the very few games I want to play that doesn't support ultrawide monitors.
1.) Decide what level pixel count you desire for your framerate performance target and level of sharpness.
2.) Decide which aspect ratio works the best for you. Standard 16:9 has the most compatibility but 21:9/32:9 work great in 95% of games.
I'm still using 15inch 4:3 CRT Monitor
R.I.P my life
17 here
I mean 2x 17 inch here
Bought in 2003; Eizo :)
I am not a religious person, but man I will pray for you.
@@colin1235421 love you man much appreciated 🤗🤗
2:59 I was so inmersed in the game that I freaked out when he moved his left hand to hit esc lol
Me: ultrawide or 4k?
Tech chap: yes
Ultrawide once you use it you'll never go back...got the Acer 34 in and LG 29...both are awesome !!!
Price
Very informative, easy to comprehend and useful information. I am in the market for a monitor upgrade and your video has been the best I've seen....so far. It was short and pointed, which I appreciate and comprehensive. Keep up good work mate!
Coming late to the party.. I just got my first ultra wide monitor, and I don't regret it at all. Thanks for the video.
Every reviewer just talks about the timeline in their video editing software. I would like to know what's it like for programming. I consistently feel cramped with a 16:9 screen and I'm looking for something wider. The question is whether I should go for 21:9 3840x1600 (possibly a bit sharper text?) or 32:9 5120x1440 (loads of editors and apps side by side)
32:9 be like:
Finally enough space to fit the whole name of my Java class
32:9 is ridiculously huge in my opinion. Just go to your local PC retail unit and see it for yourself. It's strictly for gamers or anyone who uses a programme that requires it. It will make video content look awful, especially 16:9. I would go for 21:9, it's cheaper and more practical.
@@cun7us I already got it and it works just fine. I do wish that it was more curved however. 1800R is not enough
@@fdk7014 at that size yes, 1500R would be the ideal curvature.
@@cun7us I don't even think 32:9 is good for gamers. It's actually better for replacing a multi-monitor setup for productivity
I've been using 34-inch Ultrawide for a few months, and I am very happy I chose it over 4K 16:9
Which model Asus ?
thank you for comparing both monitors side by side, this was useful.
I have one 34"ultra wide and one 27" 4k paired together. Best combo ever.
Good for you
hey I switched from a 27 inch 4K ips monitor to an aw3423dwf monitor. I miss the sharpness of the 4K picture. that was really great. but the colors and contrast of the Alienware are so much better. so I'll stick with the Alienware. also it feels more immersive in Ultra wide Screen.
I've been using an Ultra-wide screen monitor for about a month or so now.
The way it can transform some games is amazing, Mortal Kombat 11 is so much better in a 21:9 aspect ratio!
Hell I haven't found a single game that hasn't been positively affected by it.
Ultrawide monitors currently hold an unnecessary price premium in the market right now but even though I genuinely feel it is artificially created (not something related to, say, production problems) for the purpose of making more money off those who really want the feature, it surely has enough benefits to warrant companies doing such a thing with price inflation.
I'm looking into ultrawides for the PC build I've been planning and I have to say, looking at the scarcity and relative high price of these models compared to similar 16:9 monitors makes you wonder. It'd be really nice to see a company put out a 21:9 with a decent refresh rate into the budget monitor segment. It'd certainly sell well considering nothing with a 21:9 aspect ratio can currently be had over 75hz for under $450 right now. I feel like a 2560x1080 ultrawide is something that certainly COULD be produced with a high refresh rate, low latency/input lag, and relatively good brightness/contrast/color volume for around $300 or so. Not sure why they don't exist right now, whatever company that gets into that space first will certainly have a volume seller on their hands. At 2560x1080 specifically is where the sweet spot is in my opinion, the higher resolution 3k and even 5k UWs are lovely but a 2560x1080 UW can actually make use of a higher refresh rate panel without requiring a $500-$1,000+ graphics card as well (which in turn, requires a more expensive CPU, which requires a better mobo, etc etc).
Iirc, 2560x1080 has aprox 700k more pixels vs a "traditional" 1920x1080 panel. That's about a 1/3 increase in total pixels vs a 16:9 FHD display which can be reliably pushed to over 100 FPS in most games today with reasonable settings on any above average consumer GPU from the last couple years so while there will be a tangible performance drop by moving to a 2650x1080 resolution, you likely don't NEED a new GPU to enjoy the benefits of UW without the drawbacks of increasing the resolution. With regards to the more common variation of ultrawide displays in today's market, those with a 3440x1440 resolution, you'll find that they can't post reliable framerates on many rigs that could comfortably break 100fps with the same settings at FHD. This is because, while a 2560x1080 monitor has about 1/3 additional pixels to drive vs a 1920x1080 monitor, a 3440x1440 monitor has 2.5x the total number of pixels. The subsequent performance hit is so massive that even if you could manage to lower the settings to compensate and allow for similar framerates to whatever a 1920x1080 monitor would be pushing, you'd be dealing with graphical fidelity that is so poor that you probably would prefer higher res textures, better lighting/shadows, better AA, etc that you could be running at a lower resolution.
Yes, you certainly could opt to run the game/program you want to have better performance at a lower resolution but that isn't as simple as it is made out to be. This is because in the past, resolution jumps where always made in a clear increments that allowed previous content to be easily up converted to the higher resolution simply by multiplying the pixels. This trend continues today with major jumps from 480p 1080p to 4k and finally to 8k all coming with a total pixel count jump of 300% with each resolution increase allowing for a 1 to 1 ratio binning technique to be implemented in the upscaling (which from my understanding simply makes it very easy to get a good result when upscaling since little to no post processing effects like anti aliasing are necessary for good results). The jump from 1080p to 4k is one such jump that allows for a perfect correspondence of upscaling by doubling each pixel in box axis of the image and because of this, gaming on a high refresh rate 4k panel is plausible as a user can lower the rendering resolution of the game to 1080p without seeing too much added visual artifacting or requiring extensive post processing effects which will likely add a significant amount of input lag.
This however, this isn't as easy when making a "half" jump in resolution. When transitioning from resolutions such as 720p to 1080p, 1080p to 1440p, or 1440p to 4k; you run into an issue where you can't simply multiply each pixel both horizontally and vertically to upscale. Since the 1:1 ratio of previous examples doesn't apply to these "half' jumps in resolution, a lot of extra work will have to be done at some point between the information coming off your disc drive and hitting the monitors pixels. The performance implications vary a lot depending on where in the chain this additional work is completed. For example, simply feeding a 1080p signal to a 2k monitor will likely result in the PP being done on the tiny processor inside the monitor/tv. If working on a TV then a heavy AA algorithm will likely take multiple passes at the image before it displays which increases the latency considerably (TVs are designed with picture quality over latency in most cases so this is expected). Contrastingly, if using a PC monitor, you'll likely run into a lot of strange staircasing artifacts all over your screen when closely inspected but obviously pixel density will be the most decisive factor regarding whether this is noticeable or a problem for you.
Circling back to my main point, the resolution increase from 1920x1080 to 2560x1080 allows for renderings to be done easily at all levels of computing. So long as everything is supported, you won't have any staircasing effects or artifacting issues lowering your visual experience (that isn't to say this isn't possible with a 16:9 2k monitor but the native resolution inherently makes it worse for native 1080p or 4k content). Considering the price of these monitors (especially the minimum cost of any UW with a refresh rate at or above 100hz), the logical place for companies to start focusing on is the entry level gaming segment. They aren't though, the majority of the UW market is a ton of overpriced 1440p variants that are usually pretty good products that don't get enough price criticism because there aren't budget friendly alternatives currently. Aside from those, there are a bunch of lower end models for entry level UW computing. These consist of better displays from a few years ago that have dropped in price and others from no name brands that seemingly intend of being a decent product with a killer pricetag. There are also a few halo models that are essentially the hypercar segment of the monitor industry. Cool to talk about, these products are meant to draw attention to brands more than sell in large quantities and also are the primary platform for experimental technologies to make the jump into consumer products. Due to their price though, they don't really have a place in this conversation.
Take a look around at the available 2560x1080 monitors though and you'll see what I mean. There are a couple models hovering between $450-$550 with good feature sets and no glaring issues, a ton of similar sets at prices above $550 or so, and a bunch of others between $200-$450. The issue is in this last segment, not a SINGLE model in that budget range offers a refresh rate above 75hz (most are 60hz). Considering very good quality 2k panels can be had with 144hz or higher refresh rates for well under that $450 that will get you into the high refresh rate UWs available, I don't quite understand why a budget minded company hasn't swooped in to offer a 2560x1080 monitor at between 27"-32" with a decently low response time. Ideally one would want a monitor with good picture quality as well but considering how wide open this niche of the market is right now, a company could slap together something incredibly cheap for great profit margins. If this happens, more reputable companies known for higher quality panels will likely offer something with better image quality for a small amount more but as it currently stands there are countless 16:9 panels at both 1080p and 1440p that offer tremendous value for your money but moving to 21:9 your options are diminished entirely to ridiculously expensive 3440x1440 models that will likely make you spend another couple hundred to upgrade your video card (due to 3440x1440 having about 150% MORE pixels to push than 1920x1080) or budget friendly options that won't be as taxing on your GPU but have hard FPS limits from 60 to 75 due to hardware limitations.
Hopefully 2019 will be the year that companies take the opportunity to fully expand into this portion of the market but until then I'm always going to question my choice of looking at UW monitors as there is an irrefutable and fairly large premium being set to get into certain features with UW monitors currently.
Very useful comparison. It's amazing how low prices the 144hz 1440p ultrawide monitors have nowadays.
Haha, I'm 5 years late, but looking at this question today. Thanks!
5 years and 10 days later over here
I have a 4K and an ultrawide. The dream is a 32UK950 with the LG Ultrafine 34WK95U 5K Ultrawide Monitor on my desk!
I got a LG 29inch Ultrawide and I love it, it really good when you're using Premiere, playing games or watching movies. But the downside it's that lots of media contents such as UA-cam which are normally 16:9 ratio, it won't be full screen on a Ultrawide monitor.
I’m choosing between those two sizes myself. Great explanation of how to choose between the 27th and the 32. Thanks!
I bought a 4k monitor and I don't regret it when watching 4k videos but I do when I'm doing video editing...Might be time to save up again for an ultrawide.
The author of the video asks the question: "4K (16:9) or smaller in vertical resolution, by 21:9? High pixel density or screen width?" I retold the author's words in my own words. So this is an erroneous statement of the question! Since if we compare two monitors with different aspect ratios of the screen, then only with the same vertical resolution, in our case it is 2160 (4K format). After all, if we make the screen wider, then the height should not become lower at the same time, right? This means that the comparison should be like this: 4K (16:9) 3840x2160 vs. 4K (21:9) 5120x2160 vs. 4K (32:9) 7680x2160.
The answer is go ULTRA BIG! The LG 4k 43" monitor is like an ultrawide because of the width, you get a nice long timeline for video editing but you also get 8 inches more screen real estate on top. Best of both worlds and hands down the BEST monitor for productivity. :)
After playing ultra wide I can't go back
what types of games do you play? Do you cover a little bit of everything like fps, mmo, rpg etc? also what size ultra wide if you dont mind answering haha I'm just curious because Id like to pick one up myself but I'm not sure if i should go ultra wide (34") or 27"
@@filipnine I would go for 34", I have the PG348Q and love it. I play a variety of games.
I went back. I actually went running back. Even 1440p looked to pixelated for my taste. 1080p forget it.
Same on 4k bro
This is what scares me the most.
I currently run a 29" ultrawide, and I'm looking to get more screen real estate but at the same time while I'm thinking "higher resolution would be great to pair with my 2080 Super" I'm thinking" THAT ULTRAWIDE THOUGH"
Fuckin' first world problems..hate 'em
For Downscale (16:9) 4k to 1440p or 1080p will be better or Ultrawide (21:9) 1440p to (16:9) 1440p and Ultrawide (21:9) 1080p to (16:9) will be better? Please test these 3 resolution and 2 ratios in one monitor Which one should I pick for better downscale when my GPU can't handle games in the future? Is it looks bad or good? Can you please make a video of it? There is no video of it with a good explanation on youtube. Try different games both Ultrawide and 4k and downscale them from 4k to 1440p and 1080p and 21:9 Ultrawide, 1440p and 1080p (16:9 Ratio) I am really confused by these two monitors which one will be best for downscale when my GPU can't handle games in the future. I want the best in 3 worlds, 4k or Ultrawide, 1440p, and 1080p. And another one is curve feels uncomfortable since it's curved. Are games look weird, curve-looking, and stretched? Great content. Thank you. Hope you see this comment. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Don't know about anyone else, but no matter how big a monitor is if I use half of it for one thing I feel like that one half is way too small. Everything has to be fullscreen.
Ultrawide is for you then.
Im on 4k accer 27" since 2015 with gtx 980ti and would say it gives u incredible clarity and every game seems real....1440p for me looks more like disney movie for kids...and i know i suffrer fps but i mostly play single player titles.
I just have to say....
Why compare a 27'' 4K screen to a 38'' ultra wide?
How different would this review be if you compared a 34'' ultra wide to a 32'' 4k ?
Food for thought.
4K/60hz gamer here! I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’ve used 34”/38” ultrawides. I don’t miss anything
I have used both, i went back to 16x9 24 inch because of space and looking for a new computer desk, i will still keep my ultrawide as it has been great
I would love to have an UltraWide monitor for work(Video Editing, Motion Graphics, VFX, 3D, etc.), but for gaming.. I like to have the monitor smaller so I don't turn my head left n' right because I get motion sickness easily when playing fast paced FPS games.
Im torn between 4k or an ultrawide, I really like the sharpness of the 4k, but besides it being more vertical space it is actually less space once you scale things to normal size. So unless you can read micro text on the 4k there is no advantage to having one for productivity.
What if we get 4k ultrawide by 2021 gamers heart gets fulfilled
I brought a 25 inch I think it is ultra wide years ago. I used it for a day and now it sits not being used. I would recommended if you want ultra wide then go big or do not bother. The reason why people do not have 4k monitors is that generally they are still pretty expensive, especially if you want top of the range so a lot of people might be holding off until they come down and price when they can afford all the features that you really need for 4k gaming, hell they might not even have a 4k graphics card which would be another expense for a PC gamer.
How wide is your desk?
If you do any type of Photoshop, Illustrator and/or some video work where it's crucial to have accurate straight lines you probably don't want a curved monitor.
If you don't use guide lines*
Ultrawides are awesome.
I think everybody and everything should just move to 21:9 even TVs.
4k does not make sense to me and i think it's a waste of effort.
i just ordered a 165hz , 3440x1440p ultrawide monitor I'm hyped
4k ultrawide 144hz all in one plz :3
Beside gaming, which there really isn't a comparision. 21:9 is better.
However the point is from the productive side. If you need/read a lot of vertical information, the Ultrawide is worse. I recently bought a 34" and had (well have it's in the other room) a 4k. Heck, I'm in a triple monitor setup (one of the 3 is in Portairt mode). And STILL I'm missing on some vertical space on the Ultrawide.
I don't do Premier or Excel that much, which I believe would be the best for Ultrawide
Thanks a lot for this comparison! You helped me a lot in my case. I struggled whether I should buy a 4k monitor or a curved one. And now I know it.
What did you get finally?I am considering too.
@@cheungjing9187 curved one is way better
@6:54 "A vast majority of people are still gaming at full 1080p" meanwhile I'm over here on a 29" ultrawide looking at videos to decide where I want to go next to get more resolution/space without compromising too much more desk space since I'd have to then shove my wife to the side as she sits on the opposite side of the desk..
21 9 is the best upgrade I've had for my gaming setup😊
I've got both, love both, need both. The 4k is a must-have if you are using Photoshop or Lightroom on high-res photos.
Everyone should get an ultrawide. They are fantastic in games, I just wish more games had support for the resolution. Maybe if more people had one, they would be better supported. I'd like a 21:9 TV for watching movies.
Totally agree. I use a 34" superwide at work. My colleages have a dual 4k monitor setup and constantly struggle with Hz, while I run my Samsung with 100Hz.
I can't help my self, I like those wide 21:9 Monitors, they both look better and are more fun to use! To me 16:9 is boring in comparison!
great video I made my mind i'll have both on my desk :)) btw where did you find that wallpaper !? I want it !
I would pick UltraWide over 4K most of the times, specially since I mostly game on my computer.
Isn't it important for a content creator to have a 4K monitor in addition to an ultrawide to preview rendered content? Sorry if I sound misinformed; just hoping to get a clarification on this. Also, from all the research I've done so far, it seems 24-inches is ideal for 1080p, 27-inches is best for 1440p and 32-inches is best for 4K like you were saying in your video. Keep up the good work, Tom.
I know I'm late to the party but I've a question. I've a 34" 2560*1080 144hz Ultrawide and I want to add a second monitor, which should I go for, a 32 4k 16:9 60hz? Or a 3440*1440 34" ultra wide 100hz? Thanks in advanced!
Just go ultrawide. Best thing ever
@@static7415 Thanks man
I’m the minority, I love the 4K screen. Scaling is annoying but damn I love how sharp the screen is it blows me away. 4K any day, even for gaming :)
Sadly if you use Adobe programs you can't rely on 4k in a 27 inch monitor. Just use the pixel doubling, that makes the 24@4k the perfect choice
Luckily the xbox one x supports 1440p output, thing that Sony doesn't seem to understand
Any recommendations? I want 27 pr 32 4k for ps4 and pc
If you can stand the slighty little text and you use adobe programs just go 32". If you use your pc only for gaming, websurfing or text writing/reading, go 27", those programs don't rely on the pixel grid for work (they do, but not in a strict way like photoshop, if you know what i mean), and thanks to that they scale pretty well.
With a 27 4k you can benefit a lot from the uhd. In truth, I told you that from 24" of distance even the upscaled 1080p looks fairly good.
Get a 40" 4K monitor then use whatever resolution to get whatever aspect ratio you want. For example; since screen space is quite large, you can have 3440x1440 ultrawide screen space with blacks around it when your PC isn't strong enough for a certain games in 4K. This way you get reduced resolution with reduced screen space (but still a decent screen size because of a large 40" monitor) in natural resolution (without blurried image).
I have an ultrawide and a 4k. I mostly use the ultrawide one.
With LG's 4K Ultrawide monitor, you don't have to choose. They'll be more coming down the pipeline-especially once HDMI 2.1 components are available.
How? It's 4K & Ultrawide. It pushes HDMI 2.0 tech to its limits
90% of content? Most content are created in aspect ratios ideal for 21:9 screens & downsampled/encoded for mainstream devices at 16:9.
Most creatives prefer unanimously 16:10 or 21:9 (ideally 21:10) to create content.
OLED & Dolby HDR has nothing to do with 4K ultrawides; it's up to LG & Japan Display to provide OLED panels for Ultrawides in addition to currently exclusively TVs & reference monitors.
OLED Dolby HDR is not even a thing on PC monitors currently besides 1 or 2 Laptop lines. You can't knock 4K Ultrawide for that: It's ultimately about bandwidth which will be fixed once HDMI 2.1 has a certification process complete to DOA existing 4K monitors for optimal gaming.
Being stuck at 4K@60FPS with 20ms delays isn't ideal for many when it comes to consuming content on a PC.
how big difference does it actually make in term of crispiness? i am little skeptic that people can feel the "huge" difference
@@LedZeppelinHK 4k at 27" is really crisp (you can't see the pixel, 163ppi) but you need scaling. i wouldn't go under 100ppi. 34" 3440x1440 is 110 ppi which is pretty crisp. it's a sharp image and you don't have to scale. 27" @ 1080p is only 82 ppi
I have used a 40" 4K Samsung TV as a monitor for over a year and quite enjoy it. However, my graphics card isn't quite powerful enough to hit those nice 60fps in games like Witcher 3 at 4K resolution. Therefore, it is now in the living room and being utilized as a television set. I am looking forward to the LG 34" ultrawide 144hz monitor arriving Friday as it is was favorably priced on Prime Day bringing an end to my long search for an ultrawide monitor.
I looove my ultrawide. It’s sharp enough and more than makes it up with all that extra screen real estate
I love your monitor comparison videos! Already helped me out a lot. Hope you will keep doing these monitor comparison videos! =)
Still waiting for that 1180 nvidia card 😅
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Dual monitor setup ! One 1440p 60hz and the main one 1440p 165hz G sync
I bought the Alienware 34 inch ultra wide , it’s so awesome!!
i have the ultrawide 34gn850 and bought the 4k 27gn950 i will be returning the 4k. ultrawide just hits different.
Why?
I bought the LG29UM59-P for my first monitor after looking at reviews on UA-cam yours included and just love it. Would not go regular size.
I preferred to use, two monitors with 23 inch than I used a wide monitor. I used Hewlett-Packard Z G2 monitor and Dell P2319H series. It's usefully for me that increases my productivity at work. Thanks
I am curious why there hasn't been a 4K ultra-wide monitor released. I am a product designer, I need a lot of pixel density for smaller texts, design components. Even this text here on the comment section looks pretty pixelized on the 34" LG ultra-wide curved screen I am using. I love that I have such a large working area, but I wish I could find a 4K version of the same experience.
Just wanna correct the point about most movies not using the 21:9 format. That is not true. It’s quite the opposite actually. Most movies for over 20-30 years have been filmed and coming out in native 21:9 aspect ratio. It was still even common before that time period.
I don't understand how you think you can see more across the width of the screen when both monitors are 3840 pixels across. Its just that the widescreen stretches them over a further distance. The widescreen is missing 560 pixels in height. Is it because you are scaling the 27"? You don't have to scale on the 32" unless you have pretty bad eyesight.
In my opinion a 40 inch 4k screen is the best, I use a high end Panasonic LED TV in "game mode" and it has crisp definition for text and is highly immersive for games. No issues with format support and no need for scaling.
my moneys def on ultrawide. that immersion was my childhood dream
Thank you for the video. I decided to go with ultrawide since I need more working space. I like mac os retina but 4k is basically fullHD working space with scaling.
Well if you want to get cinematic experience from your BD collection you need extra effort, 21:9 films actually 16:9 aspect ratio, including top & bottom black bar
When you tried to play on 21:9 monitor you will get extra black bar on left & right side
one minute in to the video imma buy ultra wide . thanks
Thanks for the excellent video addressing this exact question I had in mind!
i really want an ultrawide. but it seems that for gaming, some 21:9 resolutions resulted in wierd bugs, and some games don't even support 21:9 leaving that wierd black edges in your screen. I also frequent youtube and what do you know? very little video actually uploaded for 21:9 res. so yeah, 21:9 is very good, but it saddens me that very little people use it hence very little incentive for software devs to make it good.
I have UW for years and there are only hanful of games that don't support it at all (old stuff), most modern games support it out of the box and for rest WSGF is your answer, they have fixed exes in ~hours/days after release (you can also modify them yourself, it's easy as fuck: just ctr+c/ctr+v), EVERY game is better in ultrawide. Once you go UW you can never go back :)
I prefer two 34 inch Ultrawides stacked on top of each other :D (multiple monitors is a must)
You're the best man, there's no better tech-man out there!
Wow ! 2020 monitors odyssey g9 has all the advantages and im loving it
Don't change your pronunciation, Tom; it gives us some petty intrigue! Great vid. I enjoyed the bit of self-deprecating humor at the end. Admittedly, it is funny that a non-native English speaker like Dmitry (the Canuck) says it more clearly than you, but that's just me taking the pizz. Keep up the great work. Glad to think YT is paying off for you.
A 42" 4k monitor has similar pixel density as a 24" 1080p.
:D not sure about that one
Great video, hard choice to me.
I think the price will help me to choose when I will be ready to change.
go for a LG 34WN780
at 3440x1440 for HALF of the price.
IPS 60hz and an Ergo Arm
Do you have it? If yes, how was it? Is it quiet without buzzing, hissing, coil whine issue?
Where can I find the stormtrooper wallpaper?
In google
4K gaming isn't just there yet. Don't get me wrong, there's games that support it but there's serious performance overhead. It's not in the sweet spot yet. Even the best of the best hardware struggles pushing 4K in any reasonable frame rate. Then you're bottlenecked by the refresh rates on 4K screens. It's just not there yet for performance gaming.
I would say ultrawide is the preferred format for high end gaming and if I were to recommend a setup today, I would suggest anyone go with ultrawide 21:9.
QHD(1440) vs UHD(2160) for productivity/writing/coding and text rendering, and does refresh rate matter?
I'd go with a ultrawide monitor, but make sure sure you have enough room on your desk etc!
I've been using a 40inch 4k Samsung smart TV and am very pleased with it. Yes I know it's only 60fps and it does not have any sort of screen tearing option, but TBH I love the picture quality and playing games like the Witcher 3 and battlefield 4 just look amazing. I'd rather buy a 400$ TV that is bigger and has 4k and has smart features than a smaller and way more expensive gaming monitor. But it just depends on you and what you want. Someday I do hope to get a kick ass gaming monitor when I'm able to blow that kind of cash. Love your videos @thetechchap keep em up! 😁
I do exactly the same with my Samsung UN40MU6290. I've been quite happy with it. I use it to do a lot of software development and video editing. It's perfect. Maybe my mind will change if I get into gaming. We'll see.
The perfect video exactly when I needed it ! I am looking to buy an ultrawide, preferably 1440*3440, with a high refresh-rate and a VA or IPS panel. Would you have any recommendation ?
Arnaud Muller AOC AG352UCG or the newest AOC AG352UCG6 OR HP OMEN X 35
alienware aw3418dw
Arnaud Muller i have an Acer Predator. Coupled with a 1080Ti, its a monster setup. I cant go back to non-ultrawide screens now. I will miss the extra width
I'd save your money and go for a cheaper Korean ultrawide. I've been using a viotek Gn34c and it's incredible! 3440, 100hz and it's curved. What more could you ask for?
The Samsung CF791 goes on sale quite frequently. It has a fantastic VA quantum dot screen, 3440x1440 resolution and 100hz refresh rate under $1000
Edit: it’s reeaaaally curvy