

I was, however, disappointed with the single HDMI port since I like to connect multiple devices like other computers and gaming systems to a monitor. While I’m okay with the lack of built-in speakers since I prefer to use headphones and external speakers for improved audio, this may bother you if you rely on your current monitor’s built-in ones. There are nine ports on the back in addition to the power input one HDMI, two DisplayPort, four USB-A connections, a PCIN port, and a headphone jack. (And other popular models, like the AOC AGON and Deco Gear DGVIEW490, have also finally dropped below $1,000-reasonable enough for most people like myself.) For this review, we’ll focus on the CRG49, my behemoth pride and joy.

Anyone who spends a ton of time at their desk can benefit from this upgrade. A large QHD (2K) TV-like screen with a curve means I don’t loathe hanging around my computer long after a shift is over.
#ULTRA WIDE MONITY PC#
On top of that, I’m enjoying first-person gaming on my PC way more than I ever have. It’s helped me feel more productive at work as I edit video content in a bigger window and keep multiple application windows open without feeling cramped. Last month, I purchased a 49-inch Samsung Ultra Wide Odyssey CRG49 on sale to replace my dual-monitor 1440P setup. With a recent dip in prices, 2022 unofficially marks the year of the ultrawide monitor-and the best opportunity yet to splurge on one. But now the cost-to-size ratio is better with these super ultra-wide monitors to the point that the dollar amount doesn’t completely overshadow the benefits. That’s because ultrawide computer monitors have generally been expensive, with asking prices north of four figures-close to that of a well-specced PC. The first curved 21:9 ultrawides appeared in 2014, but it was the 2017 launch of the 32:9 super ultrawide category that pushed the category over the edge. With double the horizontal space, you’re left with plenty of real estate to get more work done, whether you’re juggling multiple windows or stretching two fullscreen applications side by side.
#ULTRA WIDE MONITY MOVIE#
Paired with an aggressive curve, these vision-filling displays are akin to movie theater screens for your desk.

Their width makes them unbeatably immersive, enveloping your entire field of view. However, ultrawide monitors bump that up to 21:9, and the latest super ultrawides double it to a whopping 32:9. Traditional screens offer a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, which has become the standard for most media. I’ve been waiting years to dive into the spacious world of curved ultrawide computer monitors.
