28" 1080p Monitor - Uncomfortable.. just me?

[Gimpymoo]

Up until recently, was using a 28" 1080p monitor as a "TV" in the bedroom connected to a PC for watching TV, no problem.

I recently had the chance to "re-purpose" it so thought would try it as a gaming monitor.

It just feels "awkward" being used that close but cannot put my finger on as to why. It was the same for gaming or desktop use.

I have a 34" 21:9 ultra wide on another rig and that gives me no problems, love using that thing but using the 28" as a desktop monitor was just fatiguing.

I have switched to a 22" and feels more comfortable for gaming and general use.

Me being odd or something else going off?

 

[Gimpymoo]

It is not the pixelation specifically which bothers me, it just feels awkward in general. The 22" feels better to use.

As said though, the 21:9 is larger but is fine to use.

When gaming, it feels as though the FOV is off.

It must be the resolution at such short distance messing with my brain in some way.