Solved Calling all curved monitor users...I need your opinions.

I tried a curved panel at my PC workbench. 34" Ultra Wide to be more precise. I ended up parking it as the plain 34 inch flat panel was okay enough. My son had a 34 inch curved ultra-wide that ended up getting the glass broke so I gave him the one I parked. Even he said it took him awhile to get used to a curved monitor. I think most non gamers just end up with 2 monitors sitting side by side for a better non-gaming viewing experience.
If you write a lot do you rotate the monitor to vertical when writing? Can't do that with most curved monitors.

I can see an advantage to larger curved monitors in certain games but at some point they become too expensive. Monitors have gotten cheap enough to at least test something you might like. Pay attention to the panel for costs. VA panels are cheaper than IPS.

Here ya go... only $2300.00 (or $64/month for 36 months).




Yes, it does rotate to vertical as well.


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Kees said:

What is it you're trying to tell us?
Please explain.

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A curved 144hz is better than a flat 144Hz in my pov, for example.

The Human EyeBall v1.0a (Round) system captures light directed at it. Light does not magically change its path to go into the eye. A wide screen with the extreme corners points straight past your ears upper/lower parts, thus detrimental compared to a similar sized screen that is slightly curved and directs it more towards eyeball v1.0a without needing to move your head/eye to see/react at said extremities as much, compared.

A good example is IMAX or 3D screens, they are all curved, for a good reason: its better.
Also a curved screen is easier on those that have corrective eye wear. The Lens is crafted to focus on the center, not peripherics.

No expert myself but this is my opinion, everyone uses w/e they like in the end .
I`m just eye balling the reason & this is what makes sense to me.

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The fact that corrective eyewear uses lenses that are crafted to focus on the center is among primary reasons why I hugely prefer larger than average viewing distances in conjunction with bigger than average screens that are NOT wider than 16:9 (I'm on a 55 inch 4k screen and sitting at 10 ft. distance away from it). Besides having a decent picture quality with the kind of invisible backlight flicker that doesn't affect eyestrain for me, but that still might affect others because it's personal, as are all the other factors also including what exactly it is that you use the screen for (and that I will elaborate in a moment), the larger viewing distance reduces eyestrain a lot more significantly than the differences between flat and curved ever can (again, for me).

In part, this is because the difference in distortion between flat and curved is less pronounced on a 16:9 screen when compared to on a much wider screen, especially if you, like me, prefer to sit at a farther distance away from the screen than most people would consider to be the ideal viewing distance for the given screen size.

That being said, distortions along the left and right edge of the screen (and especially in the corners) are less important to me, as I don't focus on those specific areas of the screen frequently enough for them to become an actual problem during those longer work sessions. I use a headrest, my head moves to avoid neck strain, shoulder strain and back strain, NOT to look to the left/right, as I don't use a swivel chair. Sitting in a chair for long periods wears me out, and has been proven to be bad for health if you don't take frequent breaks so, because geting yourself to fully focus on work again after each break takes a fair bit of time, which is another proven fact, well... you got the picture, literally.

I am a software developer, and I barely leave the screen so, I guess you could say I am more heavily immersed in my TV than an actual poltegeist. For me, personally, curved screens mainly drive up the cost. Which brings me to the fabricated myth that IMAX curved projection screens should be proof that curved must necessarily equate to better. I don't have the money to buy a Barco 4k laser projector yet. (Barco is a company from my country BTW.) Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, with a projector and a projection screen, curved projection screens have the added advantage of reducing the distortion further still, i.e. due to the light from the projector travelling an equal distance to any point on the projection screen. But with a non-projection screen, for reasons that should be completely obvious, this added advantage does not apply.

About 2/3 of all people who use screens a lot to get work done will tell you that personal preference is still the dominant factor when it comes to choosing between flat and curved. Calling all curved monitor users like this is some ways similar to calling all AMD CPU users to figure out what brand of CPU is better to cook a lasagna (if you mean what I get...).

On my PowerSpec B746 (newest desktop) I have two Samsung 27" monitors. Monitor #1 is curved and Monitor #2 is flat. To me the curved monitor is slightly better to view. I have been thinking about getting another curved screen monitor and after reading this post I decided to go for it. Earlier today I ordered an AOC CQ32G2S monitor from Amazon. It has a large number of positive reviews and was in my price range. My 27" flat screen is going to replace the 24" curved monitor on my PowerSpec G51 (old) desktop. The 24" flat screen in my shed (mancave) that I use on my mini PC is going to be donated. If I'm happy with the monitor and it doesn't take up too much space on my desktop I might use some of our tax refund to buy another one.

Winuser said:

Earlier today I ordered an AOC CQ32G2S monitor from Amazon.

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Is that a gaming monitor? I have always bought IPS type monitors, they seem to work the best for my old eyes when I watch videos.

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RD Mercer said:

Is that a gaming monitor? I have always bought IPS type monitors, they seem to work the best for my old eyes when I watch videos.

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For the price I think it's an LED monitor. If I'm not misstaken, all of my monitors are LED so the CQ32G2S should be OK. The monitor will be on my desk just slightly to my left so I shouldn't have any problem with the viewing angle. I will give the speakers a try but going by past experiences I doubt I'll use them. The monitor is out for delivery so I should be able test it later today.

Edit: I just downloaded the manual and it is LED.

Winuser said:

For the price I think it's an LED monitor. If I'm not misstaken, all of my monitors are LED so the CQ32G2S should be OK. The monitor will be on my desk just slightly to my left so I shouldn't have any problem with the viewing angle. I will give the speakers a try but going by past experiences I doubt I'll use them. The monitor is out for delivery so I should be able test it later today.

Edit: I just downloaded the manual and it is LED.

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LCD monitors can be IPS or VA. The first type produces much wider viewing angles better. The second type has much narrower viewing angles, but has advantages, especially for TVs. Both are LED monitors. LED refers to the type of backlight used.

Anibor_11 said:

LCD monitors can be IPS or VA. The first type produces much wider viewing angles better. The second type has much narrower viewing angles, but has advantages, especially for TVs. Both are LED monitors. LED refers to the type of backlight used.

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Amazon list the monotor as being VA. I have it setup and looking at the monitor from different angles while walking around the room I don't see any difference. So far I'm happy with the monitor.

Anibor_11 said:

LCD monitors can be IPS or VA. The first type produces much wider viewing angles better. The second type has much narrower viewing angles, but has advantages, especially for TVs. Both are LED monitors. LED refers to the type of backlight used.

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I have a 28" Samsung TN (twisted nematic) LCD monitor lying around. It's a relic (2015). It was an early 3840 X 2160 @ 60Hz display. (Needed DisplayPort for that. Its HDMI port was1.4.)

There are also OLED (organic LED) monitors, which have no backlight. OLEDs are self-luminous. They offer perfect blacks, but maybe at a higher price. OLEDs also can't reach really high HDR brightness.

Some LCD monitors use quantum dots for enhanced color gamuts. I believe that some OLEDs may combine them as well.

Winuser said:

I will give the speakers a try but going by past experiences I doubt I'll use them. The monitor is out for delivery so I should be able test it later today.

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One of the reviews I read said the monitor came with two 5 watt speakers. I tried outputting the sound to the monitor and there was no sound even though the sound graph showed sound being outputted. I went to Amazon and looked at the Questions and Answers for the monitor. Turns ou that there are no speaker, just a headphone jack.

glasskuter said:

I'm thinking about buying another monitor. I don't really need it as this 27 in. is sufficient for my needs. I just think I might want it. I have read extensively and get a mixed bag of information. I'd like opinions from those of you who use curved monitors.

I've only seen them in the store, never used one. Keep in mind I'm not a gamer, most of what I do being reading with an occasional video and a few word games to keep my mind active. I also do quite a bit of writing, me being a fledging author at the ripe age of....old age. My concern is how many hours of daily use would affect these old eyes of mine and their tri-focals. Even with the monitor I have, Ii have to constantly kick my head back to feel comfortable reading parts of the screen to the point my neck gets stiff. I do not know if a curved would be advantageous or detrimental in that respect.

So from your experience, what would be your pros and cons regarding flat vs curved and would you recommend a curved screen in my case. I use integrated graphics with 2560x1440. I'd probably go with a 32 in.

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I don't use a curved monitor, but I do use dual monitors.

I position my main monitor so that the top of my head is approximately even with the top of the monitor. I also use single vision computer glasses . . . Bi or Tri focals just don't cut it for me.

My second monitor is positioned to the right of the main monitor, and angled so that I only have to turn my head a little bit to see it. I have been doing that for as long as I've had dual monitors.

I hadn't thought about it, but I guess I'm "emulating" a curved monitor.

I say try one from a place that has a satisfaction guaranteed policy.
If it doesn't cut it, bring it back.

I would never buy one for myself unless I was a regular gamer. Have tried my sons curved 32” Odyssey G7 while he was on holiday and I really didn’t like it, especially when using editing/graphic aplications. I did try it with a game and that was great, but that is all.
Multi monitors and good monitor arms is my answer.
In my opinion, unless you’re a gamer, duel monitors set in a slight V formation is better.

Edwin said:

I say try one from a place that has a satisfaction guaranteed policy.
If it doesn't cut it, bring it back.

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Good idea.

If you're a gamer, I'm sure some of the giant Samsung Odyssey monitors provide a wonderful immersive experience, but, I'm not sure how well they work for other applications.
I've read complaints in the past, especially with early models, some Photoshop users said the far corners of the UI looked distorted. That could be a thing of the past though.
I've got 7 flat monitors around my head..., that's immersive enough for me! I gotta turn my head often, no big deal, it's good exercise!
Posture is key!

Edwin said:

Photoshop users said the far corners of the UI looked distorted.

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Correct.

antspants said:

I would never buy one for myself unless I was a regular gamer. Have tried my sons curved 32” Odyssey G7 while he was on holiday and I really didn’t like it, especially when using editing/graphic aplications. I did try it with a game and that was great, but that is all.
Multi monitors and good monitor arms is my answer.
In my opinion, unless you’re a gamer, duel monitors set in a slight V formation is better.

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To me, my 27" curved monitor looked slightly better than my 27" flat monitor. I'm still adjusting to the 32" curve monitor because of the size and higher resolution. By force of habit when I look toward the top I'm not looking at the actual top. I need to adust to the higher height. Other than that I'm glad I bought it. I did slightly increase the text size. My eyes are old and I'm way past getting an eye exam. I was scheduled for an eye exam last year but I had a few words with the person at the America's Best store and they now refuse to see me. I'm going to try another location and see what happens. If nothing comes up we are going to go to the Micro Center in St. David tomorrow. Our son has a few things he wants to get and while there I can get my display port cable and I'm sure I'll find a few things not on my shopping list.

Winuser said:

I'm sure I'll find a few things not on my shopping list.

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Haha… of course

antspants said:

Haha… of course

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I have a Micro Center c\c with a 0$ balance. If I don't controll myself, I'll be like a kid with a few dollars in a candy store.