49 Inch Ultrawide - Is wider better?

The 49” ultrawide has been around for a few years at this point and I am glad to say that I have finally gotten a chance to take a look at it! The fact that it has a 32:9 aspect ratio at a 5120x1440 resolution makes it the equivalent of having two 1440p 27 inch monitors side by side with no bezel in between. And apart from just looking cooler than two 27 inch monitors, this 49 inch form factor gives you greater flexibility to just use it as a single super ultrawide for the best immersion in games and multitasking.
After using this set up for my daily work and personal use, I have to say that it will be extremely hard to go back to anything else.
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[@jchen_tech]

Thanks for Watching! Will you guys be picking one up?

[@battlenet58]

maybe ;)

[@jchen_tech]

@@battlenet58 👀👀👀

[@lifebybill]

Helpful content, Jesse. I ordered one this weekend to replace my ten-year-old Apple Thunderbolt display that died this past week.

[@Lauterkäfer]

Good morning. I picked this monitor up yesterday but I don’t know how to set the split screen. Where can I get it please?. Thank you

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

I love your reviews! Just food for thought, NOBODY on KZbin who does a review of these kinds of displays really shows just how many useable windows you can put on the screen for multi-tasking...except you! For example, at about 7:42 in the video, you don't just talk about screen partitioning...you show it. Knowing I can have 8 windows open at one time helped me realize that I can get more than I need on a 49" as I usually work with 8 - 10 windows open, all of varying sizes. I think when reviewing any monitor and having the productivity discussion this is essential...to show a mixture of window sizes. For example, when you show the 8 windows, why not show it with 10 windows(2 on each end cut in half) and describe what it's like working with a smaller window at the ends on a monitor with that curve. Do you have to turn your head? Is the text big enough and easy enough to read in the smaller windows from that distance? Overall, one of the best reviews I've seen from a productivity perspective and I've watched a lot. Thank you! PS...I'd love to see this on smaller/taller 40", 42", etc. Dell and LG have a 16:9 aspect ratio 42.5" monitor, which is essentially 4, 20ish" monitors but I can't find it in a store to see how I could configure the windows and how many for the way I need to use it. If I can do what I want with a smaller monitor that would be my preference. I don't want to spend money where it doesn't make sense, though I am willing to pay for what I want/need.

[@DKarkarov]

Nice mention on the screensharing aspect, didn't consider that and I do a lot of it for work.

[@bill3117]

I'm using two Dell 27" inch monitors side by side and toed in a lot more than the single 49" you spotlight. This works because I use the second right hand screen for a mail, texting, and music apps. I think this works a little better for me in lieu of one super wide screen, as I can concentrate better on one screen at a time. Of course I can't be sure unless I tested a single wide screen out. Thanks for the video!

[@signofthehammer2640]

Well I suppose you can focus on the right or left side of the screen and that´s like concentrating on one of your Dell screens - but with no bezels.

[@Cheedee]

This video told me all I wanted to know ! Thanks Jesse !

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Very nice , I’m getting it.

[@heresy_fnord]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@ekarabardak]

Great video! Do you have a link to the monitor stand ? As Im keen to set up my M1 MB Pro and Surface Pro on this.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

49" is fine if you don't mind constantly pivoting your head left and right to see the corners of the screen. Otherwise stick to 34" or 38"

[@marclevy186]

Does the LG screen splitting software work with the mac?

[@gtsaigt]

What is the monitor arm that you are using? They looks slick

[@Exqzit-]

Why no good for pvp? If your used to a 55 inch 4k or sitting distantly from the monitor more fov should be better?

[@bhahahahahhahahahhah]

Is it will working with the MBA M1? Need answer please

[@oprotonoo]

Why isn't anyone talking about one of the disadvantages of ultra-wide monitors? They don't have 4k resolution. Namely - there are no ultra-wide monitors with a pixel density of 150-170 PPI. Of course, they can have 4k-5k pixels in width, but they barely reach 2k in height. This is a significant drawback.

[@JohnSmith-cz3us]

So is the neck turning and straining. It’s such a turnoff. I don’t want to crank my neck and get an injury.

[@SunnyandNova]

I just saw one in 5k

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Thank You For Telling and Explaining Me. Excellent 👍👊❤️❤️❤️❤️. I love it like that. Cool. 😊

[@aowa9727]

I would add some points in favor of a super ultrawide opposed to 2 screens. -Duals screen are a pain to align, , a problem a single monitor do not have -If you do not have the EXACT sames monitors , the colours won't be the same ,creating a really annoying effect -Two monitors means twice as much cables , with a single super ultrawide you only have one power chord and one Hdmi cable. -If you monitors have no the same refresh rate , windows will nerf your better screen in term of HZ to match to the slower screen, depending on your gpu , you may have heavy problems to solve that.

[@michaelb9940]

Allow me to counter that: Compare this with TWO 5K LG ultrafine Dual monitor you can work on one - while play something on the other (full screen) The resolution can’t be beat It requires TWO cables only IF one monitor goes bust you have the other perfectly good and working. I’m away if you pay $1500 for TWO 5K - and one goes bust you have $750 left and you can sell it as it has a good resell value Ultrawide is all in one and not easy to transport or sell. But I think both. Have their advantages and disadvantages. Depends on the person. If you add a 3rd monitor coving your center and two on either side - wow - that combination can’t be matched

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Unless you are mostly playing games, 2 monitors = Twice the width & twice the resolution.

[@Emperor-2029]

Need support for using Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved U4919DW monitor: When i play Resident Evil 4 (Remastered version UHD-4K) PC game at FULL SCREEN, it cut 20% from top and 20% bottom of the game actual image/picture at 5120x1440 pixel 32:9 aspect ratio. If i want to see full image of game, i must change video settings from the game to 2560x1440 pixel and 16:9 aspect ratio. What is the problem? Do i must change settings of monitor to see FULL image on screen for Resident Evil 4 PC game. At this moment i have LG 32" nano IPS 4K monitor and i see the game FULL SCREEN at 3840x2160 pixel 16:9 aspect ratio. Please help me to solve this issue.

[@T--ge3mc]

Ergotron HX monitor mount, Damn I need it for a very cheap price!

[@Progenix]

Mind sharing what screensaver app you're using on your mac shown at 7:01?

[@jchen_tech]

Just one of the stock ones! You should be able to find it in there

[@gammatech4476]

Hello good sir! Awesome vid bro, I dont know if its the video as you say it but I just got an Alienware AW3420D, its a 34” but the curve its very agrevise… and I love it! Haha I will make a review on it but my channel its in spanish, anyway really really good quality vid man 😬✌️🇲🇽

[@jchen_tech]

Thank you! Can't speak spanish but you seem to have some pretty good stuff!

[@gammatech4476]

@@jchen_tech Appreciate the kind words man!! and thank you!! :) I still have a long way to get on your levels but Im working on it, some day!

[@ИванКоптев-з7щ]

please give me a link to the monitor stand😜👍

[@nounix]

Does the power toys free software (to custom-split your screen into segments of your preference) work with mac too? Does the 1440 vertical resolution make the image look subpar in quality? How does the image compare to a macbook pro 15" display? Do the blacks look "washed out" (in relation to what they do on the MBP)? I read that for HDR video editing we should be looking into monitors with 1000 brightness level, but this only gives 350.. Does this mean it's not very bright? Will a wireless keyboard and mouse/magic trackpad be responsive fast enough? (It sounds very daunting to have the macbook pro in front of you and control mouse and keyboard on it while viewing things on a screen other than the MBP's which is right in front of you anyway if you use this monitor as a 2nd display to your macbook pro...) - but I am worried that if I use an external keyboard and mouse/trackpad, then there will be a noticeable delay). Is the 60HZ refresh rate a problem when video editing in Final Cut (or 3D rendering in it via the mO2 plugin for Final Cut or for Motion X)? I hope you can answer my questions! :)

[@VinnyWanker]

Love your setup. What desk are you using? (desk as in table) :D Subbed btw*

[@bootavo]

Which Video Card is a good option to use this specific monitor in windows? (Productivity)

[@garrettsmith85]

Definitely picking one up if I can find one lol

[@dexjedxo5509]

It’s worth it

[@JohnSmith-cz3us]

I’d rather buy a smaller one like a 34” UW and buy more food/treats for the GSD

[@tariqyounas9988]

Can we connect more than 1 laptops simultaneously?

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, can I ask what is the purpose of the lamp perched atop the monitor?

[@T--ge3mc]

I hope LG brings another 49-inch monitor. Hopefully oled panel this time.

[@MIMIMIMI-rk2wh]

Where did you get the light that on that's on monitor?

[@jchen_tech]

BenQ!

[@inspiringlifes3498]

Bro y do u guys use Led light strip on the monitor any reason

[@boots_4_me]

I have the LG 29” UW monitor and a Dell 24” Monitor vertically. I think that combo works well for me. I am in Insurance Sales and I need to have 3 screens up at all times, two horizontal and one vertical. With that said, I can’t have anything bigger than 29”’s horizontally so that it would fit the two screens side by side together and one screen designated in vertical mode for 1 program that I need to ahve the vertical space. I don’t think an super uw monitor would work for me because I need one to be vertical and with my current 29” uw it’s already hard enough to see my vertical monitor as my main monitor is the LG 29”. I was thinking about the super uw but I don’t think it’ll work for me.

[@raajaraavan3315]

1st like.... Then i start to Watch😍......

[@jchen_tech]

Thanks!

[@Zac_LDN]

What monitor is that? You didn’t mention it.

[@elijahedih8538]

whats the desktop arm/stand u are using for the ultrawide. can u share a link to a store

[@elijahedih8538]

Ergotron hX. Thanks

[@sathsarabj]

🔥🔥

[@cathychats]

I plan to order a LG 40 inch wide.. hopefully that's not too wide for me since I easily get distraced 🙂

[@dubbs1923]

Did you get the 40? I’m stuck between that model and the 49. I would like to split 3 screens for excel and coding.

[@battlenet58]

WIDE BOIII

[@battlenet58]

man sounds like you got galaxy z fold II flashback problems with the odd aspect ratio :0

[@jchen_tech]

LOL mightve crossed my mind tbh

[@simonlau]

What monitor arm are you using?

[@jchen_tech]

Ergotron HX

[@stanislavyermolaiev3191]

nice!

[@Thristed]

my gf always says that the "wide(ness)" is better then then length ... so i believer her.

[@amerasia5189]

The wider it is, the more curved the screen should be. Otherwise, the view at both ends will be too far.

[@mexicutioner2933]

So, is a wide display better than two or three monitors then? I have been considering this, as I am about to get my first desktop rig in 15 years. I use two monitors at work and it is beautiful, and one giant display seems really extra somehow.

[@jchen_tech]

I think it is definitely better than two monitors, just because of the flexibility you get being able to use it as one huge screen, but 3 monitors may be a bit better if your goal is purely for productivity.

[@nz1501]

❤️❤️

[@msjahun]

why am I getting 49 inch monitor videos recommendation when I'm broke and use a 16 inch monitor?😥

[@nunya6589]

Have you considered two stacked 49 inch monitors?

[@jchen_tech]

I would love that, but I don't think my wallet could handle it 😂

[@JohnSmith-cz3us]

@@jchen_tech that and it would be stupid. 49” is already too much. My neck hurts looking at it. I feel some type of tendinitis developing.

[@realistic.optimist]

More wide more better? English is not your first language is it?

[@redfoxbennaton]

No, it's not better. Stop gaming and get a real hobby

[@raminfaramarzi]

more better ? learn grammar.

[@ACCOUSTICaddict]

“More better”

[@artistryartistry7239]

There is so much useless fluff at the beginning. Would you just get to the review please? Stop wasting people's time.

[@joshuajantony]

This was amazing. Do you have any social media of any sort?

[@jchen_tech]

Thanks!! I have an Instagram: @jchen303