What monitor size to get for Ultra wide Monitors ? 34" vs 38" vs 49" (Benq/LG/Samsung)

Ultrawide monitors have become popular recently, they allow you to have more real estate while taking up less space than two monitors. But which monitor size is the best in 2022 ? The Benq MOBIUZ EX3415R VS LG 38WN75C VS SAMSUNG LC49RG90SSNXZA are good monitors for coding, movies, video editing and productivity. But there are drawbacks to all. In the video I mentioned that 34" is the most flexible size it offers the best value.
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[@hemanthkrishna5343]

Thanks for the comparison. Covered most of the aspects i was looking for. I do believe as you concluded the 34-38" best setup.. 49 is just to wide to be consumed so close. This video helped me understand it visually.

[@updawgy9953]

Super helpful! Exactly what I was looking for, great video !

[@jaskier6295]

Love the Ultra Wide setup. Will be looking to set up a new gaming desk setup next year too and this definitely gives me inspiration 👍

[@abdouseck4894]

thx for the video! really nice comparison. made me choose the 35" inch lg over the 38" (which is more than 2x the price). I also do not have a lot of space on my desk and this gave me a realistic view of how it would be. thx!

[@Kilopillz]

Thank you for highlighting your experience coding in a dark theme coding editor. The size monitor i buy will be used for writing code on a dark theme editor. That need to be excellent.😁. Great review I got everything I need and all my questions answered in less than 7mins👏👏👏👏

[@joshdee2010]

Thank you for this video.

[@jonothen2212]

Very useful insight ser Cheers

[@siddhantkumar7257]

Thanks very informative.

[@almaximus03]

Great review!

[@glennkrise5510]

Very nice review - thank you. I have to ask, how do you get your dock on the right side to scroll like that? Is that a dock alternative app?

[@Ezinma88]

Very useful video. One note, though... cut music volume in half. I struggled to hear your voiceover at many points

[@XanaFernandes]

Thanks for the video. I use two 27 inch monitors with thin bezels. Going to get a 49 inch because those bezels still bother me when using huge Excel spreadsheets and do other work related stuff. Sometimes I need to have three, four or more open windows and a 34 would be too smal.

[@PolluxChung]

I have the 34" ultrawide and this is the max size I can bear. I just wish there is an 1600p option at this size.

[@metalgeartech]

Pretty good review man I like it. I prefer the 38 or 40 inch. I am on a 34inch now with a side monitor which I would love to get rid of.

[@E-dirts]

I am on the other hand currently using a 34" (1440p) ultra wide monitor who's seriously considering a 32" 4K monitor for productivity. I used my current monitor for 4 years now and as developer I don't think 1440p is tall enough. Quite often I found myself scrolling up and down to navigate through my scripts which is not so convenient for me.

[@garretts431]

I went 34 to 38inch (3860x1600) and productivity has been a breeze.

[@SeyferX]

just add another 24-27 inches monitor nearby with pivot stand or with a hand moint and rotate it vertically :)

[@rcknrllrom_guitar]

What monitor do u use now?

[@InfinityFishing]

very helpful to see 34 vs 38 hope you continue reviewing products 129 subs vs 111k reviews very weird ratio lol

[@kevinaub]

you should have tried the P40w-20 from lenovo. it's a 5120x2160 ~40" panel. monitor size alone is not enough because you need the correct resolution to go with it that makes it all ergonomic. in my coding productivity setup i split this monitor in 3 columns which gives me decent horizontal space for each window and 2160pixel worth of vertical, which is great for viewing code, lists and have windows that have a top bottom split like chrome + debugger. 40" is also ideal to avoid neck movement and makes the distance workable at an arm's length distance(recommended for ergonomics). i see you also have a thunderbolt dock there. that monitor includes a TB4 dock with plenty of power delivery to keep your laptop topped up and reduce cable clutter drastically!

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

Thanks for the insights, I agree with what you said. I personally am trying a TV (43") as a monitor since I occasionally game on the PS5. I'll be uploading a review of that soon.

[@whoami6821]

@@bottomlinereviews6798 you bought the 43 from lg or dell?

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

@@whoami6821 Samsung Qn90b

[@Im_Perseus]

4:00, vireeeee tussi desi ho!, Excellent video

[@luciandinu1466]

Awesome review, thanks! sorry if I've missed it....Which laptop GPU CPU are you running? would be interesting to know in relation to the issue with running at 1440p with a normal cable.

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

It was a 2020 MacBook pro. Running a mid tier AMD GPU nothing special

[@konradtomaszewski1677]

thx!

[@skewty]

Some of the extra diagonal size can come from increased height (not width) which is great for productivity. Look for 1600 vertical instead of 1440. Professional panels were traditionally 16:10 instead of 16:9 (see Dell Ultra and Mac Book Pro for examples). An ultrawide version of a professional panel is (for example) 3840x1600.

[@user-me3nr6no9p]

Those panels are still 21:9, the width increases with the vertical...

[@pfili9306]

@@user-me3nr6no9p No, they are 24:10. Do the math. Also 1600 vertical pixels comes from standard QHD+ which is 16:10 variant of 1440p. It is perfectly correct to think of this display as an "ultrawide extension of 16:10".

[@AshokKumar-km4yv]

Sir which monitor size and model is great to work as trader.

[@briceking669]

I have an lg38 and while I love the ability to put a ton of windows on the screen I find myself reading email or web pages on the far left and it is noticeable in your neck after awhile. I have to make myself move windows to the other side to even it out. I'm happy with the purchase overall but if I was going to do it again I think I would go 34 with a second portable monitor under for other tasks. It does look beautiful on a desk though.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

A large enough desk is something that needs to be considered as well.

[@sanjindervisevic5243]

I couldn't stand the 34" as I was missing some size. The jump to 38" made productivity so much better for me. I think it is different, when you had used 27" 1080p resolution before. If you have been using 27" 1440p, I think your conclusion would be different!

[@meibing4912]

Probably a setting that made the LG 38# colors etc. seem "washed out". Most users are very impressed but I have read about others that had to change the factory setting to avoid the effect.

[@socialreport2836]

The best monitor for productivity is 49" 32:9 but with R1000 curve, otherwise you will encounter the problems which were shown in the review. R1000 allows to turn your head just a little bit to see another side of the monitor (only in case that you sit at around 80-100 cm from the display). It allows to switch windows or work in different ones very fast and comfortably.

[@eatmeskivys]

Totally agree as i own a 49 in Neo G9 R1000 240 Hz and I am very happy , Modern Warfare 2 is out of this world 😂 as are most games that support 5120X1440P

[@maaax1173]

@@eatmeskivys Is it actually that good? I used to think having a double QHD monitor would be great, but I have a feeling the distortion on the edges is terrible

[@GayleGrantDocGrant]

.Your opinion? The 49" is too short vertically..what is the largest monitor I could get that would give me more vertical size? Thanks very much!

[@SkillipEvolver]

Hey there. They say that a 49 ultra wide is equivalent to 2x 27" monitors.. If that's the case . ... What would a 38" be equivalent to? (Just trying to work it out!) Great video, very informative! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ToGrimmToWin]

New innocn 40c1r is a 39.5” 3440x1440 144hz ips flat panel. Just a bit more ppi than a 32” 1440p

[@TestyRoznychRzeczy]

I buy today lg 38wp85 ultra wide hope will be good Choice. It's just for work no games so I think should be great choice we will see.

[@muhammadm1237]

What is your laptop holder?

[@jianxiongRaven]

Still waiting for a gaming 5k2k. Ultrawide is good but the ppi . Theres 5k2k but not exactly for gaming , low refresh

[@Tech_Publica]

how can you deactivate your macbook pro monitor when using an ultrawide, without closing the macbook pro lid? I want to use only the ultrawide screen but not use the laptop in clamshell mode as I don t want it to overheat...

[@denniszenanywhere]

Wow, after watching so many videos, yours was just a lot better than all the rest. Good things you did 1. No-nonsense logical review and conviction to say what you don't think will work. Yes, more. than 34 inch is overkill 2. Unboxing and setup allowed us to see the perspective. Nice placement of cameras to show us how to look at the screens from your POV 3. You actually showed the result than just saying something, esp on the LG color inconsistency. 4. What sets you apart and I think it's why I like your review -- you're a developer. (I've been coding as a hobby for 5 years now but still holding on to my actual profession, so I cannot afford those ultrawide monitors you reviewed) As such, you gave that unique perspective compared to those who reviewed ultrawides for gaming. 5. Liked that you considered your space and table size. All reviews are focused on just the monitor, not how the experience will feel like. I am shopping for ultrawides because I have an M1 Macbook air and I cannot use dual monitors. I've shopped for USB-C adapters but I've also seen on YT and read about how they can damage Macbook M1s and probably M2 as well. They were not meant to be used with dual monitors. As a compromise, I am thinking of just buying a cheap laptop and use that with my Macbook so I can have two monitors -- one for watching coding tutorials, one for coding. Is this a good idea?

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

Thank you for the feedback. In my experience, one good monitor > 2 cheap monitors. I actually went with a 43 inch Samsung Qn90b, it's on the pricier side but TVs like this one are finally good enough to use as monitors in 2022. They also provide excellent media consumption experience which I wanted as well and you are future proof for at least 5-7 years. Of coure it takes up room but you quickly get used to it and in my case because of my longer torso I can take advantage of the height of the monitor. Your milage will vary, another good option are USED Dell 43" monitors, I definitely think square & large monitors are the way to go for coding.

[@Ohanxx]

Im waiting on the LG 40WP95C

[@nik8866]

Good video thx - but the audio of your voice sounds unfortunately broken

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

Thanks for the feedback

[@meisuci4708]

Is there any wide flat monitor >49inch ?

[@Tests]

How do you have windows off screen at 2:11?

[@chinngan88]

Hi can intro your laptop holder arm brand?

[@PrinceZiim]

As a cyber security student, I would love the 49 in only one scenario, just to have unix side by side with windows, other than that I see no point in it for me, I would imagine 34/38 is the best for this reason yet the price difference between the two doesn’t even seem to make sense lol, probably gunna go with the 34

[@nalo1728]

coming from a 32in 16:9 . i can only go for 38s ultrawide as it has the same vertical length.

[@SubzeroBlack68]

Nice effort. But honestly you should have just made it a34" vs 38" review. Since the 49" was nonexistent for the comparison since you couldnt get it to work.

[@whoami6821]

How do you get 144hz with mac?

[@jckkss4715]

hello nice video ! 38 inch not good for gaming ? thanks

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

If you have good GPU/system go for larger monitor. If you have average GPU go for 32

[@jckkss4715]

@@bottomlinereviews6798 yes but 34 or 38 for gaming ? I have 32 4k ahah 60hrz but hard to drive with 2080ti ... I think 38 IS top Big for Moba game ? I play too on immersive game i do both

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

@@jckkss4715 I would buy the chepeast OLED/QLED Tv ou can afford. Play 1080 for a while and wait for GPU prices to go down. tvs have become better than monitors in 2022

[@jckkss4715]

@@bottomlinereviews6798 i play on computer ^^ but i dont know if i take 34 or 38 ultrawide i have a decent gpu

[@doublea9701]

cool

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

good video, thanks! anyone...how does an Ultra-wide (34"??) work when drawing 2D CAD-planwork*? Does the curve "bend" the on-screen linework I use to create .dwg Plans??? Planwork is my $$$-maker, and seldom Gaming :-) !! thanks for your opinion !! >for a budget monitor< *I use ActCAD software, and you should, too!

[@nickm8651]

The 49 inch monitors is like having two 27 inch monitors side by side and it's the best for both productivity and if you like to game, make sure have a strong video card. Hands down 49 inch is the ultimate especially a 5120x1440 resolution at 1 ms response time at 240hz for future proof. Yes use a display port cable and make sure you sit back and have your eyes 28 to 36 inches away from it. Then you'll see what it's all about.

[@tomic888]

It's not the same as 2x 27 inch. It's the same width but not height (27 inch is taller than 49 inch). That's why in my view 38 inch is best if you use monitor for productivity as well aside from gaming. It's got extra height compared to both 34 and 49.

[@woutervanespelo8111]

I had the samsung odyssey g9 240hz for 2 years but I personally didn’t like gaming on it too much because i just found it too big. Bigger isn’t always better although for productivity and aesthetics it did look very awesome and workspace is phenomenal

[@karl5010]

@@tomic888 dual 32" 4k is far ahead

[@101picofarad]

@@karl5010 Есть у меня пара 4к160 32" - всё же не хватает изгиба - даже на расстоянии в метр-полтора видно глоу по углам. Ну а сидеть к 49" так же близко как автор видео - странная затея ;)))

[@Rajo1012]

Friendly hint: You can put your monitor on another desk, which stands behind the desk that you are working on. This solves the depth of your desk as a bottleneck for the screen area you can use without head movement. 2nd hint: Think focus distance and viewing angle first, let the monitor size be a function of this. Acknowledgement: I learned that recently from someone else.

[@austinskillings4550]

Yeah the viewing distance you have you'd definitely like that 34 the best. Your desk is so narrow that your so close to the screen. 49 inch would be too big for that desk from what I see.

[@-effectoff]

32:9 is the best there is for gaming today.

[@dwpix]

Have some more coffee, Mr hyper

[@howardjang1846]

38 is the best had a 34" for 7 years and 38" for 1 it is night and day.

[@jckkss4715]

really ?

[@howardjang1846]

​@jckkss4715 it's the sweet spot 😊

[@VektorVirus]

40” 5K2K. God tier

[@miata350]

I have used triple 24" monitors for several years. Upgrading to a 49" felt like a natural progression to me.

[@doomtomb3]

same. I was using three 27" and the transition to 1x 49" was smooth, but I do wish for more vertical

[@ronaldprovencher7570]

If you have tunnel vision .. a very small screen will do !!

[@layzie45]

I use a LG CX 48" and use a custom res of 3840x1620 which is 21:9. Probably too big in your case. You can look into the LG C2 42". I know these are big displays but man do they provide a lot of real estate. I use a tv Vesa stand and just lean it on my wall.

[@Personalinfo404]

I have the aorus fv43u and it's sweet. I don't think I'd ever go for 48 inches though. Even the 42 inch is big. They need to make a 38 inch.

[@socialreport2836]

Inevitable burn in in 1-2 years. Even for TV set OLED has got burn in and dead pixels in around 4 years but in case of PC it will happen even faster (go and watch rtings video tests for TV use (not PC), if you don't believe)

[@finally5458]

What is the resolution of your 27" monitor?

[@bottomlinereviews6798]

It's 1080. The model is HP27ES

[@garretts431]

How in hell can you game effectively on 49inch? The width vs height is atrocious.

[@dawidkrasnowski5176]

Pls make music even more loud. I barely could hear you. :/

[@rey6253]

In my experience LG has one of the worst panels out there, personally I will never even buy LG unless there is no choice around.

[@Ricqu]

So let me get this straight, your out of the box experience was bad with the 49" because you didnt have the proper hardware to support it? Should've just dropped it from the review, obsolete opinions if you didnt get to use it like it was meant to be used.

[@TecKideos]

34 is the best size

[@jckkss4715]

why not 38 ?

[@ijuvatar]

i recently went back from UW to a 43" 16:9 monitor and i will never go back

[@thatone3809]

resolution?

[@ijuvatar]

@@thatone3809 4K Gigabyte FV43U

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

You were too broke for this test.