These are some of the questions we’ll be answering in this article, allowing you to decide whether an ultrawide monitor suits your needs.
First of all, note that there are two types of ultrawide monitors, with 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios. 32:9 is also referred to as ‘super-ultrawide.’
In comparison to the standard 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, ultrawide monitors provide you with extra horizontal screen space, while the vertical screen space is reduced, that is, when comparing two screens with the same diagonal size and different aspect ratio.
So, a 25″ 21:9 monitor is wider than a 25″ 16:9 display, but it’s also shorter. Here’s a list of popular ultrawide screen sizes and how they compare to popular widescreen sizes.
- 30″ 21:9 – equivalent height to 24″ 16:9, but ~33% wider
- 34″ 21:9 – equivalent height to 27″ 16:9, but ~33% wider
- 38″ 21:9 – equivalent height to 30″ 16:9, but ~33% wider
- 40″ 21:9 – equivalent height to 32″ 16:9, but ~33% wider
- 49″ 32:9 – equivalent to two 27″ 16:9 monitors side by side
- 43″ 32:9 – equivalent to two 24″ 16:9 monitors side by side
- 43″ 32:10 – equivalent to two 24″ 16:10 monitors side by side
- 57″ 32:9 – equivalent to two 32″ 16:9 monitors side by side
- So, an ultrawide monitor offers better value for money when it comes to office-related work. Since 27″ 2560×1440 and 34″ 3440×1440 monitors are the same height, you can also combine them for a dual setup.