Looking for an Ultrawide 4K Monitor. Is it Even a thing?

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Currently, I have an Acer Predator X34 that I bought circa 2016. It's served me well, still does in some respects, but I've been looking to upgrade for a couple of years, ever since I bought my 3090 graphics card.

Limitations of this monitor are:
-Limited to 100Hz refresh
-Not 4K
-Panel tech maybe dated
-Not HDR
-Power LED failing (maybe linked to a bigger issue)


I would feel like if I upgraded, I should go 4K. Not just for gaming, but also watching Netflix 4K and movies. However, I love the Ultrawide aspect, I probably would miss it if I reverted to a normal aspect ratio.

Is there any 4K(at least) ultrawide monitor out there that can satisfy my urge? Should I wait for upcoming tech? The top end of my budget would be about £2500

Cheers.

 

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There are a couple of 5K 2160P monitors that are basically 4K monitors but 50% pixels wider.

Dell UltraSharp 40-Inch Curved WUHD Monitor: U4021QW | Dell UK

Redefine productivity on this revolutionary 40-inch curved WUHD 5K2K monitor that delivers exceptional color and clarity.

www.dell.com

ThinkVision P40w-20 39.7" Curved 21:9 WUHD Thunderbolt Docking Monitor | 62C1GAT6UK

ThinkVision P40w-20 gives you exactly that with a host of industry-leading features. Its sweeping 39.7-inch, 21:9 screen features expansive 5120x2160 WUHD resolution.

www.lenovo.com

Thanks for the reply.

Both those monitors look aimed at productivity based usage. Low refresh ranges 60hz and 75hz respectively. I however would be mainly using it for gaming/movies/browsing.

I guess the tech just isn't up to it at the moment, or maybe I should lower my standards. Looking at the latest CES 2023 monitor video's, it looks unlikely anything this year will come close to what I would want in a monitor going forward.

 

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I upgraded from the same monitor to the Alienware qd Oled ultrawide which was a nice step up but not true 4K.

I was looking at that monitor, but was a bit apprehensive about potential burn in and the clear text issue some people are having.

Having owned both monitors, would you upgrade again with hindsight or wait for something else?

I don't understand why 4K ultrawide isn't a wildly adopted thing in 2023.

 

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Can you see the difference in games between 60Hz and 75Hz? Let alone 144Hz plus?

There are no movies that run over 30Hz (most are 24-25Hz) and browsing won’t trouble either of those monitors.

I think coming from 100hz down to 60/75hz I might, I'm not sure though as I haven't experienced it. However, from a lot of reviewers, they seem to suggest you can and recommend higher refresh rates for 'buttery smooth' gaming performance.

Yes, for movies and browsing, I guess it's not an issue.