For heavy computer users, in addition to carefully selecting the resolution, panel type and refresh rate when purchasing a screen, the size and ratio are also very important. It is an undoubted truth that the bigger the better, the higher the aspect ratio and curvature, the better the viewing experience, allowing users to comfortably enjoy audio-visual entertainment or focus on efficient work.
In 2021, the ultra-wide screen (ULTRA-WIDE) will gradually become a trend in the computer game community. Players who have used it have praised "I can't go back". The ultra-wide screen is convenient, practical, multi-functional and amazing visual Experience the effect. The 21:9 aspect ratio screen that came out in 2015 has gradually increased the market share of ultra-wide screens, and now the newer generation of 32:9 ultra-wide screens will set off a cross-generational wave.
There are plenty of reasons why top gamers should invest in a 32:9 Super Ultra-wide Monitor , but there are some caveats to take into consideration. This article summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of using 32:9 from the perspective of players and workers, hoping to help you make the best purchase decision.
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Disadvantages : New gadgets are bound to have greater quality risks
Although the design starting point and practicality of the 32:9 screen are very attractive, it is frustrating that the market demand and production capacity cannot reduce the risk of defective rate. Although ordinary screens also have a chance to buy the best machine, but the cost of buying a 32:9 screen is extremely high, and the degree of frustration when encountering defects is relatively greater, let alone packing it back.
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Advantages : experience the latest technology, buy early and enjoy early
The 49 -inch 32:9 screen has become the annual flagship focus of each brand. In addition to the visual feast that is bigger and better, players are also paying attention to more powerful specifications and details. Taking the latest Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 in 2021 as an example, it supports Quantum Mini LED HDR 2000 , adopts 1000R extreme immersive experience, 240Hz screen refresh rate, 1ms response time and G-Sync compatibility, etc., which can meet the expectations of players.
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Cons : Not really 4K resolution yet
Although it is a disadvantage that the resolution fails to meet the newer specifications currently on the market, the DQHD resolution used by the 32:9 ultra-wide screens on the market is already very close to the pixel value of UHD 4K , which is already very high in terms of the current computer environment. enough.
UHD 4K resolution 3840 x 2160 = 8,294,400 pixels in the frame
Dual QHD 2K resolution 2 x 2560 x 1440 = 7,372,800 pixels in the frame
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Advantages : one is worth two
Dual screens are already considered standard equipment for mid-level gamers. Arbitrarily configuring different applications on the two desktops can indeed effectively increase work efficiency. However, if the dual screens are of different brands, color deviations, height differences, and border spacing, it is easy to cause OCD to continue.
The 32:9 ultra-wide screen is actually composed of two QHD (2560 x 1440) 27 -inch panels
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Disadvantages : Barriers to arrange when multiple windows
The 32:9 ultra-wide screen has the advantages of opening many windows, but at the same time has the disadvantages that it is difficult to quickly complete the size arrangement. Although the Windows Snap effect of the Windows system can be helpful, it is only limited to arranging two windows. If you have to manually adjust the size of multiple windows every time, it will be frustrating.
Fortunately, the current manufacturer has launched corresponding software ( such as DELL's Display Manager) , which can provide multiple screens and window cuts, and record usage habits. It takes a little getting used to at first, but it's so useful that almost every ultrawide monitor these days has it built-in.
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Pros : Perfect combination of two in one
As mentioned above, when using dual monitors, it is difficult to ensure that the display effect can be accurate and consistent. Sometimes this happens even with monitors of the same brand. Using an ultra-wide screen does not need to worry about color, brightness, and contrast adjustments. It can also save a set of power and video transmission lines, making the desktop cleaner. It is very suitable for professional audio-visual image workers to achieve a wider working desktop and accurate color effects.
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Cons : Screen curvature and desk space
Before buying an ultra-wide curved screen, you need to consider the desktop space first. In addition to having enough width for placement, the depth of the desktop must also be sufficient. Otherwise, you need to turn your head to see the screen clearly, and it will easily affect your health if you use it for a long time.
Use the 32:9 ultra-wide screen with the ULTRARM origin screen stand , which effectively solves the problem of too small desktop space. It only occupies a base about the size of an iPhone , and you can let the giant screen levitate, move the screen easily, and adjust the placement at any time .
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Pros : Efficient multitasking
In addition to gaming, browsing the web and watching movies, the ultra-wide screen is very suitable for simultaneous multitasking. From data and stock market analysis to video editing, it can perfectly play the ultra-wide desktop and has no borders that affect browsing. With a large desktop space, all applications can be freely stretched to the best position, running Adobe Premiere & After Effect side by side or setting Ableton Live layout to make music. For creators, the 32:9 ultra-wide screen is equivalent to providing unlimited Desktop layout potential.
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Cons : Requires a more powerful graphics card to drive
Make sure to have a graphics card capable of driving DQHD 5120x1440 resolution, and don’t forget to upgrade the input source at the same time, otherwise you will not be able to fully experience the best performance of the ultra-wide screen. After all, the difference in optical resolution and data volume is 3.5 times from ordinary 16:9 FHD to DQHD , not to mention the addition of other effects such as HDR .
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Pros : Super luxurious private cinema
Although it is not recommended to directly stretch the movie to 32:9 to fill the screen, you can still enjoy a theater-like viewing experience that is closer to the traditional 16:9 screen to the greatest extent. This is when you will never regret investing more in an ultrawide screen with HDR and DQHD , especially during COVID .
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Disadvantages : At present, the games on the market generally do not support
Using a 32:9 ultra-wide screen to play video games should be one of the dreams of every big boy, but because the current 32:9 panel is still a relatively new technology, except for some newly released game masterpieces that have followed up, most games Need to use third-party tools or mods to fix common problems with video games played on ultra-wide screens.
Gaming interface is the most common problem to overcome when using 32:9 ultra-wide screen, because developers did not consider such extreme aspect ratio at the time. For example, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls require special UI mods to properly align on ultrawide screens. Other games may use third-party applications such as Flawless Widescreen to help them run properly.
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Advantages : more enjoyable with HDR
High dynamic range imaging (HDR) is a set of technologies optimized for picture and brightness. HDR makes the dark content in the picture better reflect the color of the real world.
SDR picture (Without HDR): All low-brightness pictures seem to be covered, making it difficult to see clearly. For example : when you walk from a bright room to a room with dim lighting, you will only see darkness, and the SDR image will continue in this state, unlike the pupil that can automatically adapt to the ambient light.
HDR picture: instant correction to more correctly represent the brightness in the real world. For example : the time for the pupil to adapt to the ambient light is close to 0 , which means that the dark details in the picture can be presented anytime and anywhere.
In the ultra-wide screen field of view, HDR images can present richer details. Whether you need to use the screen to watch movies, TV or play video games, it is strongly recommended to buy a screen that supports HDR . Compared with the investment cost, it can definitely be exchanged. Great experience.
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Disadvantage : The picture is too wide to cause the fisheye effect
Some games cannot support 32:9 ultra-wide screens, and some games will have a fisheye-like effect, causing objects on the left and right sides of the screen to appear closer than they actually are. At present, this problem cannot be completely solved, but adjusting the game field of view (FOV, field of view) can slightly improve the situation. The ideal FOV value is recommended to be in the range of 90-100 in 32:9 ultra-wide screen applications.
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Advantages : irreplaceable gaming experience
Do you still remember the touch when you first logged into the 3A masterpiece? Playing Titanfall 2 with a 32:9 screen will bring you infinite touch. This time you will truly have an immersive experience in the Titan cockpit, and the side of the ultra-wide screen will present more details and views inside the cockpit.
Many masterpieces launched in 2020 already support 32:9 ultra-wide screens, such as Horizon Zero Dawn, Polar Trenches 5 , Dian Yu Ren Ke 2077 (Cyberpunk) , etc., without complicated multi-screen settings, you can start ultra-wide screen immediately. Wide-angle games, and the lack of screen borders makes the immersive experience more realistic.
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Disadvantages : expensive
Although the gaming experience of using a 32:9 ultra-wide screen is great, if you only want to play video games, you may not necessarily invest in a 32:9 ultra-wide screen. In fact, the ultra-wide curved screen is very suitable for multi-tasking applications. If you are engaged in data analysis or video editing, I believe you will definitely appreciate it.
After reading this long list of advantages and disadvantages, do you want to have an ultra-wide curved screen? Let us handle the problem of not having enough desktop space and the old screen is still good. The ULTRARM monitor stand can support the installation of a 49- inch 32:9 ultra-wide curved screen and a 32- inch 16:9 monitor at the same time, whether you want to stack the two screens up or down or side by side.
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