Curved Monitors Worth It ?

[Durvelle27]

Did anyone see the list of monitors i listed or just get a decent 4K TV and slap it on the desk

 

[bug]

Did anyone see the list of monitors i listed or just get a decent 4K TV and slap it on the desk

I'm staying (far) away from no names. The only monitor that has caught my eyes recently is the LG 32UD99. Not cheap, but tick all the boxes you may need at the moment (minus max brightness for UHD Premium and G-Sync which you say you don't need).

 

[Bill_Bright]

IMO (and in the opinion of several others I have talked to) the biggest problem with curved screens (monitors or TVs) (besides mediocre bang for the buck) is the viewing angle. For the optimal viewing angle, your head needs to be, in effect, positioned so it is "triangulated" at a precise distance to all surfaces (left, center, right) of the screen. And not just X number of inches from the screen, but dead center in front of the screen. If you move several inches to the left of center for example, the viewing angle on the left side of the screen is much less (or is it greater? ???) than the viewing angle on the right side of the screen. So one side tends to wash out. Move several inches to the right of center, and the other side tends to wash out.

Note the less or greater thing depends on if your starting point is perpendicular (90°) to the screen surface or on the same plane as the screen surface (180°).

And if a second person is looking at the screen, someone, or both, will have a compromised view. Three people and fuhgeddaboudit.

Frankly, I would rather have 2 (or 3) monitors. As long as they have thin bezels, I do not feel the 2 (or 3) flat surfaces detract or distract from the enjoyment or practicality of the computing/viewing/gaming experience. But then, that's me. That said, I am not alone in that assessment. TV Gimmicks Are Dead,

Forget 3D and curved screens. 4K and HDR, the specs that actually improve picture quality, are what's important in TVs.

 

[lyndonguitar]

IMO (and in the opinion of several others I have talked to) the biggest problem with curved screens (monitors or TVs) (besides mediocre bang for the buck) is the viewing angle.

yeah I would agree, I guess it's very similar to how focal point works in lens/mirrors/antennas. you NEED to be in the focal point in order to maximize the display. with normal monitors, everything is flat, so it's kinda balanced. In curved, it's either Very Good or Very Bad.

 

[Durvelle27]

Hmmm i'm leaning on 4K Display now and just call it

The display i was using before was 4K but 55"

 

[Bill_Bright]

I guess it's very similar to how focal point works in lens/mirrors/antennas.

Exactly - well, in the case of antennas, it depends on the radio frequency and type of waveform, and the transmitting antenna. But for directional signals, that is very true.

 

[Xzibit]

QNIX QX2710 LED Evolution II
LG 29UM69G-B 29" FreeSync
LG 34UM61-P Black 34"
AOC Q2778Vqe 27”

If your looking at LG the 34UM69G-B is a better option. Its the 29s bigger brother and it will have a better RTC then the 34UM61 since its a newer panel. 61 has a max 5ms/14ms norm where the 69Gs have 5ms (norm) + Fast/High and optional 1mbr when not using FreeSync.

 

[Durvelle27]

If your looking at LG the 34UM69G-B is a better option. Its the 29s bigger brother and it will have a better RTC then the 34UM61 since its a newer panel. 61 has a max 5ms/14ms norm where the 69Gs have 5ms (norm) + Fast/High and optional 1mbr when not using FreeSync.

Yea 1MS is definitely a deal breaker

 

[Vayra86]

The wider the display, the more important it is. I'd argue, at 27", it shouldn't be a priority. Display size should be purchased according to viewing distance; resolution is also an important component of that.

>60 Hz and adaptive sync are more important features.

This, and panel quality. Most overlooked and underestimated of all I think. 4ms or 5ms is a difference - it means the panel is overall a slower one, and this affects G2G much more than 1ms. Don't believe the spec on the box. The 1ms gap is a sign you've got a lower quality, or differently tuned panel.

Some color changes can amount up to 14-16ms even on a fast TN. Don't fool yourselves.

There are so many things to look at with a monitor; the newer IPS panels for example suffer heavily from IPS glow - wasn't that much of an issue back when IPS was a bit more pricy and rare. VA, has made strides on all fronts, color accuracy, tone shift, and response times; a few years back there were perhaps two or three of those. Just to point out; the specs on the box mean jack.

 

[Xzibit]

This, and panel quality. Most overlooked and underestimated of all I think. 4ms or 5ms is a difference - it means the panel is overall a slower one, and this affects G2G much more than 1ms. Don't believe the spec on the box. The 1ms gap is a sign you've got a lower quality, or differently tuned panel.

Some color changes can amount up to 14-16ms even on a fast TN. Don't fool yourselves.

There are so many things to look at with a monitor; the newer IPS panels for example suffer heavily from IPS glow - wasn't that much of an issue back when IPS was a bit more pricy and rare. VA, has made strides on all fronts, color accuracy, tone shift, and response times; a few years back there were perhaps two or three of those. Just to point out; the specs on the box mean jack.

My newest IPS panel suffered the least manufactured June 2017. Didn't have to return it. Before that i was try out AHVAs returned 3 due to color shifts, backlight bleed and poor IQ, Manufactured 1 in Feb and 2 March 2017. Oh a S-VA that had all 3 of those manufactured July 2017 and the BL control wasn't working properly noticeable blinking at 144hz.

One has to test it out themselves to see if they like it and it suits their needs.

 

[Kanan]

I have a 27" curved samsung screen and to be honest i don't even notice the curve anymore and to me its just a gimmik.
Only reason i got this screen was because i managed to snag it for £60 and because my other screen died.

If i had to buy a new screen now i would just go with a normal one.

You would ofc only miss or notice it if you go back to a normal panel because you're probably used to it by now.

I'm switching to RX 64's

don't ask why

Why?

Hmmm i'm leaning on 4K Display now and just call it

The display i was using before was 4K but 55"

Don't buy a TV for gaming, the reaction times are so plain bad that you will have a hard time enjoying it compared to a proper monitor.
Watch this for more info:

 

[Durvelle27]

You would ofc only miss or notice it if you go back to a normal panel because you're probably used to it by now.


Why?


Don't buy a TV for gaming, the reaction times are so plain bad that you will have a hard time enjoying it compared to a proper monitor.
Watch this for more info:

Depends on the TV being used

 

[Rahmat Sofyan]

I still prefer 21:9 flat screen ratio..

Feels weird while watching movies when not so close to the screen.

27 or 29 and 32 21:9 will be perfect..

 

[Durvelle27]

I still prefer 21:9 flat screen ratio..

Feels weird while watching movies when not so close to the screen.

27 or 29 and 32 21:9 will be perfect..

That sounds like some good choices

Any specific models

 

[Rahmat Sofyan]

That sounds like some good choices

Any specific models

So far I like so much the LG 34UM68, maybe not the best for gaming, only 75Hz with freesync and 2560 x 1080 resolution, but quite enough I guess.. 29 size available too..

And the price is good.

 

[Durvelle27]

So far I like so much the LG 34UM68, maybe not the best for gaming, only 75Hz with freesync and 2560 x 1080 resolution, but quite enough I guess.. 29 size available too..

And the price is good.

Hmmmm I’ll definitely look at that model

I love LG displays. Always had great experiences with them

My 4K TVs are LG

 

[Kanan]

Depends on the TV being used

That's what I meant. You should really watch the video. Or the one from Linus on the same matter. Essentially TV's that are really suited for gaming are just coming out now.

 

[Durvelle27]

That's what I meant. You should really watch the video. Or the one from Linus on the same matter. Essentially TV's that are really suited for gaming are just coming out now.

Linus sucks to me don’t watch his videos

 

[Kanan]

Linus sucks to me don’t watch his videos

That's okay, that's why I linked Jayz2cents video up there. Doesn't matter, don't watch. Long story short: LG released a new TV that has a great gaming modus and it's working almost like a normal monitor, with way better reaction times and actually suited for gaming. I tried gaming on my HDTV a lot, connected via HDMI to my PC, it was horrible. Everytime I went back to my monitor, it was a way better and more fluid experience, I can tell you that. Some people seem to think "display is display, it's all the same" but it's not. That large screen has a price, and the price is, it's almost never optimized for great reaction times or gaming.

 

[Durvelle27]

That's okay, that's why I linked Jayz2cents video up there. Doesn't matter, don't watch. Long story short: LG released a new TV that has a great gaming modus and it's working almost like a normal monitor, with way better reaction times and actually suited for gaming. I tried gaming on my HDTV a lot, connected via HDMI to my PC, it was horrible. Everytime I went back to my monitor, it was a way better and more fluid experience, I can tell you that. Some people seem to think "display is display, it's all the same" but it's not. That large screen has a price, and the price is, it's almost never optimized for great reaction times or gaming.

I’ve never had that experience with TVs but I already don’t use cheap models either

It comes down to features and the panels utilized. Cheaper models are skimped on so they tend to lack in a lot of areas especially gaming.

 

[Kanan]

I’ve never had that experience with TVs but I already don’t use cheap models either

It comes down to features and the panels utilized. Cheaper models are skimped on so they tend to lack in a lot of areas especially gaming.

According to Jay2cents for example, there wasn't a single HDTV capable of running decent reaction times before, the new LG is basically the first one. I didn't use a cheap model either, so it has nothing to do with that. Jay2cents / Linus were especially speaking about 4K monitors that aren't capable of decent reaction times suitable for proper gaming - and you use a 4K 55". I really doubt that one has decent reaction times comparable to a good gaming monitor or even normal 60Hz monitor.

 

[Durvelle27]

Back to the original topic

Curved monitors are definitely off the list

But I’m eyeballing the heck out of the LG UW FreeSync monitors. I see a 29” going for $299

 

[Kanan]

Yeah be aware not every game supports Ultrawide - if you don't care to mod some games and in some others be completely unable to have proper 21:9 resolution, you can go for it.

 

[Durvelle27]

Yeah be aware not every game supports Ultrawide - if you don't care to mod some games and in some others be completely unable to have proper 21:9 resolution, you can go for it.

Yea especially in older games

But more newer games are gaining support like Battlefield, CoD, TitanFall,Destiny

 

[Kanan]

Yeah but I wouldn't count on 21:9 being the successor of 16:9 because I simply think it isn't. I also think it's more likely to be in AAA games than others. For what it's worth: I'd risk it.