I am torn between getting an UltraWide (21:9), 3440x1440 34-inch monitor and getting a 16:9, 3840x2160 4K 32-inch monitor.
I will mainly be using it for video editing, knowledge work/writing & research. A lot of my time will be gladly spent in Obsidian which is why a large part of my decision is based around it.
Is there any worthwhile advantage to having that extra horizontal space with an UltraWide monitor for Obsidian? And if I were to go with an UltraWide, should I get curved or non-curved (I am worried that a curved display would disrupt video previews when it comes to video editing)?
These are the pros and cons that I currently see between the two.
32-inch 4K (3840x2160) Monitor:
Pros:
Sharper image quality as it’s 4K
More vertical space than UltraWide
Won’t have to turn my head as much to view my second monitor
Cons:
Less horizontal space than Ultrawide
34-inch UltraWide (3840x2160) Monitor:
Pros:
More horizontal space than 4K 16:9 Monitor
Potentially more productivity??? - (I’m not sure)
Cons:
Image quality would be less than 4K
Less vertical space
Probably won’t find a compatible dual VESA mount for my second monitor
I have been researching this for the past week and would love your thoughts or suggestions on this.
Go with the standard 32" 4K. I have a 32" Dell and even with my one, my eyeballs need to move a lot (with some head movement as well). The wide format just, unnecessarily, stretches things out with the same amount of real estate.
Go with the standard 32" 4K. I have a 32" Dell and even with my one, my eyeballs need to move a lot (with some head movement as well). The wide format just, unnecessarily, stretches things out with the same amount of real estate.
How far away do you sit from your monitor? I tried looking at my 12+ year old 32 inch TV at the distance I sit at and it looked comfortable to me. I sit about 60cm-67cm away from my monitor.
For video editing, it’s way better having a bigger timeline
For obsidian, it depends on how you take notes. If you have 1 or more windows opened while using obsidian (e.g. reading a page/book or watching a video/lecture), ultrawide is really useful. If you use only the obsidian window to help focusing, prefer the 32" 4K.
Sorry, that was a typo. The ultrawide resolution I’m considering is 3440x1440, not 3840x2160 (that would be 16:9 )
What do you use those two 27” 4K Monitors for?
I’m thinking of getting a 27” 4K Monitor for now until I find a 32” 4K that’s reasonably priced. The ones I can find right now are double the price of their 27” counterparts. I’m willing to spend $200 extra for 5 more inches but not $600-$800 (NZD).
I just checked the price of the U3219Q in my country and it’s $1650 NZD ($1114 USD). I can get a Dell U2720Q (27” 4K) for $800 NZD (540 USD).
Well, I actually did buy an Ultra wide for the sole purpose of using obsidian The Way It’s Meant To Be … & i regret Nothing
Here’s what my set-up looks like, - the monitor is at least an arms-length (80 cm) away from me so i don’t have to move my head much to look at the corners.
The only thing i regret with this purchase is the fact that bought a curved Display…
The curvature does practically nothing for me, and it brings no advantage to my setup. the curvature makes sense only when it’s a 32:9 super ultra-wide OR, if you are Really close to the monitor
so… I’d suggest going with a flat display if it’s 21:9, especially when the monitor is more than an arm’s length away from your eyes.
That said… i haven’t experienced the inconveniences of a Flat ultrawide monitor, so… try before you buy. (if attal possible spend at least 15 minutes with the monitor before you decide to go for a flat ultra-wide…)
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happy shopping 