Ultra wide screen Monitor IPS or VA Panel?

css_jay99 · 4 Apr 2021 at 02:20

Hi all,

I am in need of a 34" or 43" untrawide screen monitor to replace my current dual screen setup which is a 15" laptop and 24" hp monitor. I don't play pc games so that should not be a factor in my decision.

Main uses are for (applications) development, meetings, reading, browsing and watching media.

So the main question I guess is should I go for IPS or VA panel ? , Flat or Curved screen ?

Also any recommendations that won't break the bank

Thanks

css_jay99 · 4 Apr 2021 at 12:42

Thanks very much for the panel and size comparisons. I think I am sold on a 4k monitor. It would be nice to find one that is slightly less than 43".

If I divide the screens into 2 side by side sections, are all these monitors capable of enlarging those sections individually? e.g. I could have media on one side while text on the other is enlarged

css_jay99 · 5 Apr 2021 at 16:43

It’s a shame shops are not open so i can see what they actually look like in real life.

I am currently using the dining table as my workspace since the mrs has commandeered the spare room for hers. A 43” does look completely out of place on the table but i guess so would a 32”

A better question might be what is the minimum screen size required to work with 2 documents side by side for my ageing eyes.

css_jay99 · 17 Apr 2021 at 17:18

After as much research as I can do, I decided that I would stick to a 34" IPS ultra widescreen. This seems to be the best size and height for my seating position and desktop area.
I narrowed down to 2 price ranges. Either I go guns blazing to an expensive monitor where the Gaming aspects are complete lost on me or go to the cheaper end.

At one end:
(1) IIYAMA G-MASTER 34" Ultrawide GB3461WQSU-B1 £425 -> IPS, 144Hz, pip/pbp, freesync, speakers,
(2) DELL 34" Ultrawide P3421W £530 -> IPS, 60Hz, pip/pbp, kvm, curved, 3yrs warranty

High End:
(1) DELL Alienware AW3420DW £995 -> IPS, 120Hz, pip/pbp, g-Sync, speakers, curved, 3yrs warranty

The reviews on the high returns on the Iiyama is kind of pushing me towards the Dell P3421W especially when you think of the 3yr warranty though low refresh rate

css_jay99 · 19 Apr 2021 at 15:54

@arc@css, I did consider the one in your link, but that price will probably mean stumping up more to get the Alienware.

The MSI 343 CQR is a VA. I wanted an IPS panel since I never got on the the TN G-Sync panel on my Alienware laptop for watching videos