Dual Screens vs larger curved screen

BargainBobcat on 21/06/2020 - 20:43

I have had dual monitors in the past and am going to refresh given the end of financial year is approaching.

What are people doing now? I can't imagine having two curved screens side by side (tell me if anyone is doing this??)

My monitor arms support up to 40". I have been looking at the Samsung 28 inch 4K UHD Monitor (UE590) but is this too much having two 28" monitors side by side?

Is it best to get a larger curved screen that sits directly in front of you or keeping the dual monitor concept. How large can you go in inches before having an adverse effect. I have only had 24" screens side by side in the past.

Cheers,

Computing

Comments

  • MrBlank on 21/06/2020 - 21:46

    I've got a 32" 4k monitor and 2x 24" monitors in portrait either side.

    • BargainBobcat on 21/06/2020 - 22:53

      That sounds awesome. I am think I would run out of room.

      • MrBlank on 21/06/2020 - 23:04

        It definitely helps to have a large desk.

  • ssquid on 21/06/2020 - 22:07

    The UE590 is a bit awkward on an arm due to the location of the vesa mount, do not recommend.

  • pinchies on 21/06/2020 - 23:01

    I have 32" 4K at home and 40" 4K at work… 40" is too big IMHO. 32" is the max I would comfortably go without a curved panel — unless you're an Excel fanatic, where curved spreadsheets would probably cause headaches 😂.

    • BargainBobcat on 21/06/2020 - 23:14

      Would you dual mount the 32" screen or would that be overkill?

      • pinchies on 22/06/2020 - 00:00

        I used to use 24 vertical next to 32 horizontal at my old work and that was already as wide as I would think reasonable… I think 2x 32 horizontal would be quite a bit overboard.

  • Axelstrife on 22/06/2020 - 00:36
    +2

    Sounds like you should be looking at what's called a Super Ultrawide.
    a 49" Super Ultrawide is essentially two 27" 16:9's into one monitor with no bezels in the center.

    http://www.displaywars.com/27-inch-16x9-vs-49-inch-d%7B5120x…
    this is to show you what a 27" 16:9 looks vs a 32:9 or Super Ultrawide.

    • BargainBobcat on 22/06/2020 - 09:09

      Thanks Axelstrife, that is very helpful.

  • Ryanek on 22/06/2020 - 08:26

    The new Samsung Odyssey G9 is coming out later this year.

    It will probably be the best monitor on the market.

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