Curved and ultrawide monitors in 21:9 and 32:9 formats, from 27 to 49 inches, suit office multitasking, gaming and video editing at a single desk.
Our range has over 140 models, mostly from Philips, Dell, LG and Samsung, with VA and IPS panels.
How to choose a curved or ultrawide monitor
Aspect ratio and size. 21:9 is the most common format in our range and fits two document windows side by side with room for a sidebar. 32:9 equals two 16:9 monitors next to each other, is typical of 49-inch models and needs a deep desk. 34 inches is the most common diagonal here, while 27-inch screens sit at the smaller end.
Resolution. 3440 x 1440 is the usual match for 34 inches and the most frequent in our range: text is sharp and the graphics card is not overworked. 5120 x 1440 is used on 32:9 models, while 5120 x 2160 gives 21:9 screens a higher pixel density. 2560 x 1080 suits a tighter budget, but text looks coarser.
Panel type. VA panels, the majority in our range, offer higher contrast and deeper blacks, which helps with films and gaming in a dim room. IPS panels show more accurate colours and have wider viewing angles, so they suit photo editing better. Some models list 1.07 billion colours (10-bit), while others show 16.7 million.
Refresh rate. 60 or 75 Hz is enough for office work. For gaming, look at 100 or 120 Hz, which most models in our range offer, while 144 and 180 Hz are less common. The higher the rate, the more frames per second the graphics card has to produce.
Connections and stand. If you connect a laptop, check for a USB-C port with power delivery. DisplayPort matters for gaming. Height adjustment helps you sit comfortably in front of a curved screen.
Brands in our range
- Philips: offers the Evnia line for gaming, alongside office monitors with USB-C.
- Dell: known for the UltraSharp series of professional monitors, which often include USB-C and network connections.
- LG: the UltraWide line and Nano IPS panels, valued by designers and gamers.
- Samsung: the Odyssey gaming series, popular for its strongly curved 32:9 screens.
- MSI and AOC: both make gaming monitors, and AOC has the Agon line.
- Lenovo: the ThinkVision series is aimed at offices and business users.
- Acer: the Predator and Nitro gaming series.
Also in our range: HP, iiyama, LC-Power and ALOGIC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a curved and an ultrawide monitor?
Curved describes the shape of the screen, while ultrawide describes its aspect ratio, such as 21:9 or 32:9. Many ultrawide monitors are curved, but flat ones exist too. Curved screens are also made in the standard 16:9 format.
Is a 34-inch ultrawide monitor good for office work?
Yes, a 34-inch 21:9 monitor works well for multitasking. Two documents, or a spreadsheet and a browser, fit side by side, so a second screen is often unnecessary. For long working days, choose a model with height adjustment.
What resolution should a 34-inch ultrawide monitor have?
3440 x 1440 is usually the best choice. It is also the most common resolution among 34-inch models in our range. Text is sharp, and the load on the graphics card is lighter than at 4K-class resolutions.
Do I need a fast graphics card for gaming on an ultrawide monitor?
Yes, because 3440 x 1440 has about a third more pixels than 2560 x 1440. A 5120 x 1440 screen has twice as many as 2560 x 1440. With a weaker graphics card, you can lower the in-game settings.
