3840x1600 is Better Than 4k: Why This is the Best Resolution (Alienware AW3821DW)

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I could probably make videos about nothing but monitors at this point. They are so, so important because they are how we experience our content... I used to have a 4k monitor, but it was so large that it was difficult to see what was going on in the games... unless I sat 6 feet away, in which case I was defeating the purpose. A smaller 4k monitor can look crisp, but you have to turn on resolution scaling, which removes the extra desktop real estate you'd be getting...
Then there's 3840x1440 ultrawide, which is a very popular resolution for gaming... but 1440 is a bit too wide for productivity imo. That's where 3840x1600 comes in. The little bit of extra desktop real estate really make all the difference. Watch the video to hear why.
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[@DavidParathyras]

The algorithm didn't pick you up but I searched for you.

[@Kokinkun]

I love my AW3821DW and got it after it released during Black Friday 2020, zero issues 2.5 years later. I agree 100% that it's the perfect size and resolution without needing to deal with 4K res scaling and I'm glad that others like yourself also think the same! Seeing this size/res with an OLED panel would be great, but I want to see a 2nd generation OLED that can deal with the text color fringing issue stemming from the different pixel structure that current OLED monitors have. Otherwise, productivity and text-heavy apps will likely be too distracting with current OLED panels.

[@moejahi3d3]

Def agree with this. I rock a 3840x1600 38“inch screen. It's just spot on. A 34“ultrawide really lacked the vertical pixels.. The 38"is just perfect for gaming and productivity.

[@mattfm101]

I have a 34" Screen, I love it but I think you're right having a little extra below would be great, make it OLED and I would never need another monitor again.

[@mich5528]

Sorry I don’t agree, the PPI is too low on such a screen. 4K is much better looking thanks to its higher PPI and more desktop space. IMHO

[@mattfm101]

@@mich5528 I honestly doubt you could tell the difference between those rctraa 500 pixles, even using it as a desktop monitor.

[@squirrelsinjacket1804]

@@mich5528 Agreed, If I'm spending >$1k on a monitor, I want it to be full resolution and OLED so it'll last for like 10 years. I've had my 1080p monitors for about that long lol.

[@mich5528]

@@mattfm101 i dont doubt, ive seen it with my own eyes, had 34 inch ultra wide from LG… great but i see the puxels. Since 2 years on 4k IPS at 144hz, i see much less pixels and no need for anti aliasing options in games. Now on 4k 240hz HDR and i see scanlines ;( But HDR is fantastic

[@Michplay]

Totally agree, and it just amazes me that on CES there weren’t any 3840x1600 OLED 240hz been announced with DP 2.1 interface …

[@ArashRazavi]

DP 2.1? I think you mean HDMI 2.1

[@Michplay]

@@ArashRazavi no I literally mean Display Port 2.1. Google it

[@nopreceja]

@@ArashRazavi Newest version of Display Port is 2.1. Newest version of HDMI is also 2.1.

[@SixDasher]

You running quad SLI 4090s to drive that fps? 240Hz is total BS at these resolutions. You want 1080p refresh rates in a ~4K monitor with no GPU able to even get close to that refresh rate.

[@74862]

This really is the best resolution. I’ve used many and this is the best balance. Unfortunately there aren’t many options. I use the Alienware 38 but I’d love to see OLEDs in this resolution

[@XtopherBlack]

I've been gaming on OLED TV for years now in 3840x1600 using CRU

[@Dx-so7jm]

Lg c series has option for this , friggin sick

[@cosmic_gate476]

The oled AW3423DW was on sale last year for cheaper than the non oled 38 and it's more VRAM friendly which allowed me to justify a 4070 Ti on sale for 700, which also happened to be the fastest card that fits in my existing case 😂 triple whammy from 1 good choice

[@m7gh827]

@@XtopherBlackyup same here.

[@OceanicEstate]

It is a rather interesting setup. Seems to be easier on the eyes. Definitely need to reconsider my setup.

[@TheRealPots]

same

[@bobbonaught]

I totally agree that resolution is absolutely paramount. I have a Korean 4k 40" that Logan reviewed and recommended back in the old days, that's one of my favorites. I'm trying a gaming monitor now, I'll have to consider trying this next.

[@dommy114]

Ha! I also still use an old Korean 40" 4k from the recommendation of Logan and Wendell wayy back.

[@shackLeTR]

Model?

[@dklingen]

Excellent perspective and logic as I just built a new computer and wanted to go above the 32" 16:9 monitor I have. I was looking at 4K first then Ultrawide. Suddenly, I had exactly the same thought that you brought up - I really want some increase in vertical space. So, I started looking at 38" monitors and found your video. My only concern is that older games will not support this resolution, but you seem happy with yours and did a nice job of covering the concerns that I had - time to take the plunge since Dell has this down to $900.

[@izzygucci64]

Man I haven’t seen you pop up in my news feed in a long time. Glad to see you are still making content.

[@petpowergaming7300]

This resolution looks perfect for gaming, surfing and flight-sims, good info. Btw- Love the semi-calming - semi-activating background music which matches your voice perfectly.

[@leonvanderliner]

For like 2 years I considered getting a 38" monitor but kept not pulling the trigger because I couldn't find anywhere that had one on display for me to see IRL. Finally I found a good deal on a AW3821DW and just went for it. Totally glad that I did, the little bit extra height scratched the exact itch that I thought needed to be scratched.

[@brafya]

great video, this is something i frequently find myself going back and forth on, ive had 49 inch oleds and 27 inch 5k monitors, i think what id like to settle on is 4k 42 inch oled and then PUSH IT BACK and get a deeper desk so that i dont get lost in fps but also dont have to use scaling, im glad you agree that sacling in 4k defeats the purpose, i keep saying this too i hope ore people will understand, keep it up logan!

[@rossconroy1674]

Thanks for making this. You took the words right out of my mouth. I have this monitor and absolutely love it. If it was OLED I'd never want another. Cept maybe if 3D came back

[@AnthonyFransella]

100%. Had a LG this size for a couple years and I think the only thing I'd upgrade to would be the same aspect ratio but a few inches bigger diagonal. The vertical space is awesome but could manage a smidge more.

[@xalenthas]

LG 38GL950G user and completely agree on how big a difference the additional pixels make (1600 vs 1440).

[@jpducati916]

Been a fan for years. You need to make way more videos!!!

[@Great_America]

Alienware needs to give us an OLED version! I already own the AW3423DW QD-OLED and it’s absolutely amazing! Also, for those that may not know, 3840 x 1600 is the same aspect ratio as 3440 x 1440, it’s just the next step up in pixel resolution @ 21:9 👍🏻 And for those curious what the diagonal measurement of 3840 x 1600 on the LG 42” OLED, it’s 39.5 inches - also most 40 inches. The only bad is there will be black bars on the top and bottom.

[@hellowill]

Yeah he got this wrong in the vid. 3840x1600 is the same 21:9 (pretty much, they're more like 24:10) as 3440x1440. It's extra height AND width.

[@dcxSpartan117]

Agreed. I've been on my Asus XG35VQ 3440x1440 100hz for 5+ yrs. I'm only going to upgrade to an OLED. Would love a higher resolution option like an OLED 3840x1600. I want HDR that doesn't suck, great response times and perfect blacks

[@mattfm101]

No curve, no damn curve why do they keep giving us the curve.

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@mattfm101 Because larger monitors need curves, period.

[@mattfm101]

@@drunkhusband6257 Why?

[@davidfluty7213]

Would love to see this in a OLED or even better the new QD-OLED panels! I’d pay extra for that! Thanks for this video I think 34” and above in 3840x1440p is too low on the ppi and 2160p is overkill so let’s get more of these 1600p ultra wides please!!!

[@AlanRadMethods]

Totally agree! Finally someone made a great video about this. Love my 38” Alienware monitor! ♥️ but I’m patiently waiting for an OLED version to come out

[@mharrisonnc]

I had the corsair flex returned it and just got the same monitor. The matte finish the flex had really took away from the beauty of oled also the 3440x1440 stretched over 45 just left to little clarity and i had an issue of image retention within two weeks despite be uber safe with it be oled. For 2k for a monitor there should be no compromises though flex feature and size was nice

[@avengement89]

I am right there with you. Went from the 38 to the aw3423dwf and oled ruined IPS for me. If there’s ever a 38 version I’ll upgrade right away to reclaim that vertical space!

[@Yazon2006]

I'll get in line

[@Qugie]

Love my 38” Alienware monitor also and yes an OLED Version would be nice but then what do I do with the none OLED? I already have a 34" Alienware for my Work computer....I have no room for a 3rd.

[@mkunikow]

OLED good for games , movies not so good for productivity .. I would look for new DELL IPS BLACK monitors Dell UltraSharp U3824DW

[@AndyH23284]

Would be nice having a mini led display at this size and resolution, so you'd have a better HDR performance in films and games and no worries about burnins like on oleds when you use it for productivity....

[@kitsu0099]

I totally agree with you about 21:10, but there isn’t one available under $1k! For that much it would be hard to choose between this or the OLED 21:9 Alienware. I’m personally in the market for something under $500. Currently debating between the Dell curved or gigabyte flat 21:9 monitors. What’s your thoughts on curved vs flat?

[@SpykerSpeed]

Great video. Totally agree. Maybe in 10 years the pixel density can double and we can still get 120+ fps, but in the meantime this is the best resolution.

[@zivzulander]

For all the reasons you mentioned, I've been waiting for a new 38" monitor with that resolution and aspect ratio (1600p, 24 : 10) to enter the market, but it's still a niche, unfortunately. Prices are still too high and not even competitive with monitors with higher-end, newer panels. I'm probably going to end up pairing a 27", 32", 34" OLED with an LG DualUp (28", 16 : 18) secondary to get a good mix of gaming + productivity + content consumption use.

[@hellowill]

I got this exact monitor, and it's the sweet spot IMO. Was able to comfortably replace my dual monitor setup (unlike my prev 34" ultrawide where I still needed a 2nd screen). Then compared to 49" 32:9, its preferable because that is too wide and lacks the extra height. Takes up too much of the desk as well, like you said. 40" 4K would be similar width with even more height, but I feel the 38" 1600p is high enough. Those 40" would take up a lot of desk space too (they're basically TVs).

[@sampsalol]

I have the the LG 3840x1600 equivalent at 160hz and I love it. I sold my 42" LG C2 and bought this instead. I want this in OLED or miniled for proper HDR. This size is perfect.

[@muskylounger]

Good to hear you went from a 42" c2 OLED to this monitor, I had to choose between the 2 and still justifying the one I went with which was the 1600p ultrawide. still want to get one of those 42 LG OLED monitors one day

[@seancsnm]

I run the 3840x1600 + 2560x1600 setup as well. I've gone through quite a few different setups and this is the one for me.

[@Loinuss]

I agree! I got the LG 38" 160hz (without the gsync module) and i love it!

[@Le_Sourpuss]

Just got one, but the newer DWF version :D Thanks for the video!

[@Mrendomii]

Oh man Tek Syndicate I used to watch your vids very very long time ago probably more than 6-7 years and just stumbled again and you nailed it just like you did back then man you are correct and I currently rock the 38 inch Alienware and it’s amazing just waiting for oled version

[@_ch1pset]

I often like to use a custom 3840x1600 resolution on my 42" 4k OLED for some games. Usually in an effort to get more performance, but it also helps a lot in FPS games because the centered window is right at eye-height and you get a wider FOV in-game. I would only recommend doing the truncated custom res if you have an OLED so the black bars don't glow.

[@Great_America]

I do the same exact thing! I used to have an LG C2 42”, but upgraded to the LG OLED FLEX and LOVE it! Imagine all of that goodness of the C2 with a much brighter display (from the G2) and the ability to change the curve. It’s truly an epic experience 👍🏻

[@MrHallTV]

OLED should not glow…

[@kennethlink9]

​@@MrHallTV that's what he said

[@surject]

Same here. 42C2 here, playing games in 3840x1600. Perfect. Also doing lots of work on it. Premiere, AFX, PS, 3DS... Sad the video creator didn't get that.

[@GoofieNewfie]

If you are gaming on OLED and forcing black bars top and bottom, and using a high backlight....expect issues with burn in. Vary the content.

[@SiimKuusik]

Really good points Logan. I personally went with the QD-OLED version AW3423DWF and this most likely going to be on my desk for the next 8 years, but yes a little vertical real estate would be nice indeed.

[@SubOxyde]

I got the same one, fantastic monitor. I definitely agree though, 38in OLED would be clutch

[@SiimKuusik]

@@SubOxyde so much clutch!

[@enricod.7198]

How is burn in on these panels?

[@SiimKuusik]

@@enricod.7198 there is a poll about burn in on the ultrawidemasterrace subreddit. There you will get a bigger sample size answer. My panel is completely fine.

[@thrillvilled111]

Actually considering getting an ultrawide monitor in 21:9 aspect ratio and this video has sold the idea perfectly.

[@ycageLehT]

16:10 has always been my favourite too, I hate that it didn't get much traction, as you say, if Dell could make one with QD-OLED and price it well... that would be great.

[@1981AdamGs]

I agree. 21 : 10 is nice. I always preferred 16 : 10 to 16 : 9. That extra vertical space is nice. I wish someone would release a 3840x1600 OLED monitor. But I am incredibly happy with my 3440x1400p OLED. PPI is a big deal to me though. Which doesn't matter comparing the two sizes I mentioned here because they have nearly identical PPI.

[@mgaming7]

I want a GOOD 3840x1600. So far, we don't have many to pick from. Most have bad local dimming. Most are over priced. We need a Micro-LED version with 144hz or higher with 1000+ dimming zones. OLED looks great, but I don't want to worry about burn in on my monitor. So in the meantime I am using the 32" 4k LG32GQ950. It too has flaws but I will not give up vertical height and go 1440p like on 34" widescreens. it's also not 40-43" so I don't have to run my head to view games.

[@SSJ0016]

Not enough is mentioned about OLED text quality. I got the new Samsung 49" OLED and absolutely hated it because of text rendering. I think it could be fixed with software, but no OS vendors have implemented a fix for the novel subpixel layout. So I'm sending it back and getting an AW3821DW (and saving a ton of money at the same time).

[@AB-bu8ti]

LG 38GL for a few years now. Took care of the Gsync fan noise early on. Definitely would be in the market if they made a 3840x1600 OLED, 144-240Hz. Yes please! I realize 5k2k is unlikely. Also surprised we didn't see a monitor like this from CES 2023.

[@jesusraya4484]

Thank the algo, I finally stumbled upon one of your vids in a LONG time. I am subbed yet don't see your vids on my front page!

[@hi_its_jerry]

what games did you feature in this video? some of them ive never seen and they look really interesting

[@Mr.GoodKat57]

That aspect ratio is 24:10 not 21:10

[@vovs3167]

Yeah, so it's actually wider than a 21:9, which would be 340x1440, not 340x1440...

[@davidgiles9751]

1000% agreed! 38" - 40" OLED with a moderate curve to it. Nothing drastic, just enough to give you extra immersion. Thanks for the video.

[@markdavenportjr5129]

Very awesome I might save up for a ultrawide upgrade from my aging dual screen setup. :)

[@JohnnyCanal]

I currently own this monitor it is really nice hope an oled version of this comes out

[@canny7x]

I agree! I have the same Alienware and a 40" 4K TV. And, just like you said, I have to use scaling on the 4K and don't need it on the Alienware 38". But I have one question...? What monitor arm are you using? Thanks!

[@TheIrisCZ]

An interesting take. I would agree in the past, but currently, I just cannot - especially because of the scaling. It's weird, but right now one of my favorite displays is a measly 24inch IPS panel, however, it's 4K and glossy (yep, one of those LG UltraFines). Because of that, you can pretty much scale everything two times and achieve awesome clarity. Even though the specs are mediocre at best for the price, I just keep coming back to it. Still, that's only for work, because the crisp text and nice brightness really help with that. Otherwise I am gaming on an 65inch 4K 120Hz OLED TV and again, I would change nothing about that setup. It's true, that it's more of a console setup (even though I do have my gaming PC connected to it as well) and it's not suitable for competitive games like CSGO, Dota etc. But again, the resolution and size in conjunction with the sitting position is just superb.

[@Kdog512]

Didn't even know this resolution screen existed. Very interesting, I'll look into this for my next monitor

[@Quickbeam_]

i feel like the :10 ratio is certainly making a comeback withe the large number of gaming laptop models at 16" so im all for the :10 ratios and now you've got me considering my next upgrade from my aging X34 predator OG

[@samdeur]

i went from 2560*1600 to 3840*2160 on a 43inch dell. and i love it .. really agree with your statement that things like resolution are very important.. i have a higher resolution on one laptop 15inch that has a resolution of 2560*1440.. that's way to small need to upscale real hassle even on windows when i connect my 3840*2160 it still wants to apply the up scaling to the external monitor. on my one year older laptop before they did the upgrade 15inch with 1920*1080 good enough for such a small screen..

[@JBrinx18]

Yep, sitting up close to a 4k monitor I made a custom res at 3840x1600. Excellent for content. It's still a little more than 3200x1800, but gives a nice frame rate boost over pure 4k

[@JBrinx18]

@@chiefjudge8456 "Widescreen is a gimmick" heh, you should enjoy your square screen then. 4k is widescreen

[@GabenHood]

Picked up an as new in box Dellianware and Ive never been happier. I dont have to worry about burn in and 4K movies in letterbox format fit these perfectly. Sure, its not perfect but I wasn't gonna sit around waiting for oleds in this size/resolution forever.

[@Golden_AceDBD]

I have this exact alienware, got it used for 450$ in 2022, it has a pixel not displaying color white properly ( it shows red), anything else is super perfect, and I love it! There's not much content about it anywhere, so I love to see this !

[@Golden_AceDBD]

To me, its the best productivity and gaming monitor ever, better than oled cus of that subpixel fringing, and awesome for fighting games and overall experience. Id pick an oled only for media consumption.

[@jointherevolution5577]

I have the same monitor and m very happy with it! I am waiting for this to come out in OLED! dont want any more than this resolution its perfect!

[@edgarperez8411]

Oh shit i havent see. Tek syndicate in like 12 tears! Im glad you still alive 😊

[@boyorougesauvage8584]

I was glad to see that over the years, more and more of my old games became compatible with the 21:9 monitor I bought when everyone told me I'd get black bars or a stretched image. It's become second nature to make it work in a matter of minutes thanks to fanmade patches, ini tweaking and so on. I'm currently playing gran turismo 2 at a fully rendered ultrawide ratio with the correct fov and it almost feels illegal. I love your channel as I get the feeling we'd understand each other, keep it up and take care.

[@teksyndicate]

pcgamingwiki is amazing

[@liahfox5840]

I just got the LG 45 oled, and I'm smitten. I prefer 1440 and 1600 over 4k. Both just look better to my eyes in terms of my own processing mentally. The 45 is so big that more vertical would be kind of insane, but the curve makes the display almost perfect from a few feet away. Especially in gaming. It's unreal!

[@tartariazo5237]

Can't tell you how the algorithm found me. Glad is did. Fully agree with everything you said. Coming from a 32" 3840x2160 16:9, can you tell me something about the visuals with text etc. (pixel density) ? I can not get back to seeing RBG shadows around text or straight lines with withe/black text and white/black background. Is 3840 x 1600 with 38"wide close to this crisp experience?

[@unitybeing777]

My monitor is a Asus ROG PG278qr with 1440p, 3D vision, gsynch, 165hz and 27" - I love this monitor, its the best I've owned for 3D stereo gaming. I hope they hear your feedback and consider your proposals, keep well and Happy Weekend Logan.

[@TheRockeyAllen]

My goodness... I haven't had your videos in my feed for 5+ years now! Used to be active with your channel over 7-8 years ago. Wow. Hope you're alright mate!

[@alexknight1991]

I'm sure you've already heard about it, but Samsung will be releasing their new Neo G9 later this year that's a resolution of 7680x2160, which is basically two 32-inch 4K monitors together. I thought you'd be interested in that since you love having more vertical space on your monitors.

[@snakeplissken1754]

in 2014 i used a 42" lg tv as a monitor replacement, just 1080p 60hz stuff. Was sitting on my desk so arguable way to close. And as a result most fps where a pain in the rear to play on. You end up lost and moving your crosshair around like crazy missing shots left right and taking ages to acquire a target. (And let´s not even talk about you having to move your head to check the ui/map/etc in the corners) Switching back to a 24" and the issue was gone. In other games it was however amazing and the immersion was a lot better. Nowadays i am using a 27" asus 1440p ips screen which seems like the perfect size. Still 16:9 but i don´t have much experience with other screens just that i never got to like 21:9 ultrawide, felt like i am stuck in a tank having to look through vision slits with the small/narrow (from top to bottom) ultrawide.

[@anselrod5699]

Just built a new rig with a rtx4090. Am now looking for the right screen, I have two 27" monitors now and just can't decide what two monitor to get to replace them. maybe a widescreen and a 16x9 4k. Dunno. Your video is spot on to what am thinking. Wish there was a monitor place that I can go check the different sizes and resolutions.

[@Dom_Mason]

I agree a monitor and its resolution is the key to intercourse with your PC. Personally I like the 40 inch 4k resolution the best. (Seiki Pro sm40unp 4k 40") However, nobody makes that resolution in that size anymore for monitors. The ppi is just perfect. I am stuck at 60hz for gaming but no windows scaling and images look more realistic then on a 32 inch 4k monitor to me. (I don't game much.) Plus its far enough away from me to not have that dizzy effect. I wish they made a 40" at 144hz with super MVA or IPS, but never going to happen it looks like. Stuck at the 42 or 43 inch monitors where ppi suffers. Second is what you said the 3840x1600 resolution on my LG monitor. Thanks for video my friend and as always wish you the best.

[@kickin123]

God tier resolution, its a CRIME that it is so limited inavailable products these days.

[@BrianJones-wk8cx]

Agreed. While I love my 42” 4K TV-turned-monitor (dirty heathen that I am), the scaling issue is real for productivity. Luckily, my old eyes still hold up well enough that the cheap cost for my TCL TV made it a fair trade-off and I can scale well enough to not lose the benefits entirely, but I couldn’t agree more with your conclusion. Extra vertical pixels for the win, always!

[@kallestofeles]

Been using a C1 48" for around 2 years now and although I miss 21:9, I have found myself using a rather strange 2:1 resolution most frequently for gaming: 3840x1920. The regular 21:9, 34" was just too small (top-to-bottom) and luckily OLED black bars are something which I can live with.

[@XtopherBlack]

Been doing the same thing but at 3840x1440

[@drunkhusband6257]

You can just set a custom 3840x1600 resolution for 21:9

[@XtopherBlack]

@@drunkhusband6257 I use that resolution too

[@gencoserpen1260]

if you game like that frequently you are gonna end up with uneven aging on your display over the long run. When you watch full screen content the top and bottom portions are gonna look brighter than the middle.

[@XtopherBlack]

@@gencoserpen1260 Agreed. I only do it for specific games. Mostly when I need a little FPS boost

[@Chappy1994]

i went from a 1440p 32 inch to one of these even over such a big screen the pixel density is so much better but is still less pixels than 4k which is great for gaming. I hope they release this exact form factor and resolution in OLED and 240hz it would be absolutely perfect

[@AbulaSyllabus]

Yes, indeed. This would be the "humanity achieved it" monitor.

[@johnvirginia7238]

I love your monitor collection. I wish I never got rid of some of my monitors and TVs

[@stevenandrews8225]

I just got this monitor a couple weeks ago, and love it. A 1440p ultrawide is not tall enough, but this monitor gives me the height that is comparable to a 16:9 display, but the extra width of an untrawide. it's perfect for me. The fact hat it's easier on a GPU than a full 4K display makes it even better

[@FalconStrikeGames]

What gpu are you running?

[@jGRite]

I have an old (to me) LG with the same resolution. All I want is mini LED or OLED with the same (or greater) resolution with 144hz or greater. I agree with this, 38" is fine. 45" is too big.

[@ehiebert1297]

Thanks for the video. For my desk PC using 1440 x 2560 27 inch 144 hz. For my TV Sony 4k set to 1080p my old tv died could not find a good 50 inch 1080p. The TV is hooked up to a HP small office pc so I can play some old games and watch all my youtubes. Hooked up the tv to internet once to get updates then unplugged it.

[@twtwtwtw1111]

Thanks for bringing attention to this important topic! I've been looking at ultrawide monitors for a while, but this set me straight on what to buy.

[@rolfathan]

THANK YOU. You put my opinion on monitors into a video. I see people spending $1000+ on GPUs, and they have some crumby monitor that cost them $100 half a decade ago, and it just baffles me.

[@hectorpontos9038]

Using a 32" 1440p currently but I consider gettting a 32:9 monitor for the reasons you have mentioned. I would like a one-screen-solution for productivity and immersive gaming. The impact of additional vertical space is often underestimated so it's good of you to point it out!

[@drunkhusband6257]

Don't get a 32:9 if you play games, I had one. It's fun at first, but basically every game has stretching on the outer edges, starts looking bad after a while.

[@Epicjaack]

Yes Alogo is picking up when i am doing Monitor research !

[@mattman2314]

Great video!!!! 3840x1600 is a solid choice. I’m one who does use a 40 5kx2k display for work, that same Dell monitor not so great for gaming, especially at 60hz always needed to scale it down. I’m now convinced I need to grab one of these Alienware AW38s on the second hand market.

[@jjphresh7058]

For productivity, do you prefer the 3840x1600 or the 40 inch 5k2k? whick 5k2k do you have, Dell or LG. I have a 35 inch LG now and want just a little more real estate. Was thinking of 38, but then 40 seems "better". Do you find that you need to do 125 or 150 %scale to see the text on the 40 inch, thereby negating the 5k benefit over the 38 inch?

[@skewie88]

This! I've had 16:10 ever since I accidentally bought one at like 14 years old. Now at 34 years old I run LG 38WN95C-W. Its so goood! :D

[@Benalecjohn]

Thanks brother, just what I needed

[@nabiljemel2838]

I am also running a monitor with the same resolution but with 60HZ , I do a lot of coding and extra vertical resolution is really of great help

[@depaja]

I built a new computer with the Ryzen 5800x CPU to replace my old FX-8350 that has seen better days. This video has come at a great time because I had been looking for a new monitor as well. Now what do I do with my old 16gig ram FX-8350 rig? NAS, Valheim Server, browser & email box? Any suggestions? Love the channel btw!

[@depaja]

I could not swing the price of one of these, but I did pick up an Innocn 40C1R 40" 21:9 1440p monitor. I love this thing. Perfect for editing my B&W photos and gaming. Black Friday sale had it for $400 instead of $600 so I nabbed it. I had a 32" 4k monitor before, but had to down rez it to 1440p to be able to read the text. This being native 1440p make it super sharp.

[@michaelthompson9798]

This monitor was my dream monitor however at the time (here in Australia 🇦🇺) it was RRP / MSRP and I got the model down Alienware 3440 x 1440p (AW3420DW I think it’s called) as it was on sale just below $1kUSD …. About 4 months later Alienware had this monitor (3840 x 1600p) on sale for about $1100USD and I was like “why didn’t I wait” then I remembered I needed a monitor as my other packed it in, and being mainly a single player open world gamer, my Alienware widescreen has served me very well for about 2.5 years. The extra pixels of the 3821DW would still be nice. I feel these resolutions 21:10 screens thou do offer the much extra needed screen real estate that gamers and creators want.

[@AbulaSyllabus]

it is 24:10. He mentions the resolutions all messed up throughout the video but it is a nice opinion anyhow :D!

[@TheOpenfield]

You got the ratio wrong though - 3840x1600 is even wider than 21:9 (would be 3840x1645). And faaaaar of 21:10 (would be 3840x1828). Also, I wouldn't write off the 16:9 40"(+) screens for gaming, you could easily apply the custom resolution of your choice. PPI is all that matters :) PS: absolutely digging my 42" LG OLED for gaming and productivity ;)

[@colinparks619]

It is the best for sure! I ended up going back to 3440x1140 but alienware oled hdr1000 and its stunning

[@shanroxalot5354]

I have been enjoying my 48inch 4k C1, even has BFI to close the gap in motion clarity of the CRTs

[@ElizabethRS]

When I first got a 4K monitor it was back on Windows 7 when resolution scaling couldn't be applied per-monitor, so I refused to use it seeing as it made everything on my second 1080p monitor incredibly large and I hated it. But using it for several years, I just got used to everything being incredibly small on my 4K monitor, and now I am at the point where I actively really like it. I have two 4K monitors on my computer now, and both are at 100% resolution scale. It is just something I got used to and now turning it up makes things feel claustrophobic.

[@teksyndicate]

Your eyes must be amazing. If it works then that's awesome

[@sivanyc]

I also have the same alienware monitor and love it! Hoping they come out with OLED version of this. I would by it in a minute lol

[@Metical1312]

I have owned an ultra wide since 2019 before that I owned a Dell ultra sharp 1920x1200. When I got that monitor, I noticed the extra real estate really helped vertically. So, I see where your coming from about the vertical space for content creation. Problem with the 38-inch monitor is the pricing you can find good Ultrawide 34 monitors with all the bells and whistles except for maybe hdr for under $500. The 2nd downsize to 3440x1440 is that you need a big boy top tier card to run that resolution at a good 120fps in AAA games and this is something I never considered before purchasing my monitor. My purchase was made for content creation first and gaming 2nd but its still a major factor when picking up a monitor. I can longer have a **70 tier card and keep it for 3 years now I need to get the **80 tier card to push the performance my monitor is capable of. Beside this I have no regrets and always suggest ultra wide to everyone.

[@archiehambessis1388]

Totally agree. An OLED 38 to 42 inch with 3840 x 1600 resolution and 800R curvature would be a perfect gaming monitor for me. This is however a 21:9 ratio monitor and not 21:10. This resolution also makes it 3K which I think based on todays games, a great balance between frame rates and image quality for high end gaming.

[@vovs3167]

This monitor is not 21:9, it's 24:10, which is even wider.

[@laurenhall878]

Love the info, but the music in this vid is top tier! 👏👏

[@KamenMinkov]

Currently at 2x27" QHD and for me it works pretty well. Tried a curved 34" 3440x1440 for a short time and really liked it, but had to return it due to dead subpixels. This brings me to dead pixel policy - I think it's something that needs to be addressed in some way that doesn't drive end user price too high (as if prices aren't a bit high already). Buying a new display shouldn't be a lottery of whether you're getting dead/stuck pixels, especially at four digit prices. As for resolution - for me 3440x1440 seems to be the sweet spot for productivity and gaming; any higher and it becomes kind of hard to drive with newer heavier games, unless you're fine at playing at sub-60 FPS (I'm not).

[@brennancurrier806]

Got this monitor as a Christmas present. Got a smoking deal on it on Black Friday. Was like $600. Have yet to install it, it’s just sitting in the dining room for now, waiting on a couple things I need for my setup first. And gotta figure out what I want to set it up because I have 2 4k 32” monitors which probably will be vertically on the side.

[@Born_Stellar]

I haven't needed a new monitor in years, but all this new tech is finally almost affordable. was trying to decide between this monitor, the 34'' OLED version of this monitor or the G9 super ultrawide. if this came in OLED it would be 100% the winner. currently have a 34'' 21:9 LG IPS thats 7 years old, its nice but its showing its age.

[@Focke190]

38" seems like a sweetspot. Having currently 34" and constantly noticing the hight could be a little higher.

[@greyport]

i have the same dell 38in. i went from the 40in 4k and have not looked back. i enjoy the hdr and the better refresh since my gpu does not have to work as hard.

[@michaelf1303]

I think I'll be looking into a setup like this in a few years or if my pixio px329 kicks the bucket unexpectedly

[@packetcreeper]

Completely agree that monitors are the most important component of a PC setup. It took me a long time to realize that. I'm currently running a 3440x1440p ultrawide @ 120Hz but am looking at going 4k. I'd never considered 3840x1600 but now I will. Thanks!

[@drunkhusband6257]

I'd never consider 4k......you're better off where you are at.

[@MrMrTravman]

​@@drunkhusband6257 Yeah agreed. 16:9 is such a downgrade for gaming imo. 21:9 is a must.

[@Carlito.undercover]

Have used all these screen sizes, still went down to a 32" 4K monitor. The unorthodox screen ratios ultimately become a fad that wears off for the traditional ratio. Game UIs being a big impact but also field of view (vertical) and pixel density.

[@bigyoshi5716]

One thing: This is actually slightly wider than a standard 21:9. Its 160 pixels taller, and 400 pixels wider. Standard 21:9 monitors are 3440x1440.

[@laurencecastle2321]

As others have chimed in, the best of both worlds is to get an LG OLED that can take custom resolutions - I use UltraMon for my multi screen setup, and with some easy hotkeys, I can change from 3840x2160 to 3840x1600 on demand.

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

I went with the Acer Predator X38S. Can’t go down from this point love the monitor

[@danpatrick7176]

I have settled on 4k at 32 inches. Yes i use the windows scaling. That effect has come a long way and is now substantially more usable imo. I like 16x9 because i know that every will look good on it. Every poorly made pc port will still support 16x9. Emulation works nicely and idk it's the classic aspect ratio.

[@teksyndicate]

The pcgamingwiki really helps get all the games working in ultrawide

[@rallymax2]

I have a ~2015 Dell 4K 27 inch that I’m running at 150% scaling in windows. I work from home and occasionally game. It’s a great screen, however I spend all my day going backwards and forwards between slack, teams and chrome and I’m now at a point where I want enough screen to spread them out. I also want to have immersive gaming and push my new 4080. I don’t want to give up the vertical height, so I don’t like the 32:9 ultra-wides at 1440p. DPI is very important as I read text all day. If I could find a 5k2k DisplayHDR1000 propositional to the 27” I would do that! What do you suggest?