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UK dev here. I have the exact same monitor, got it for £900 and I don't have any complaints about it coding wise. I found having VScode as my left half, then the right half as two browser tabs one for my code output and the other for youtube or browsing.
for coding, as someone who uses just regular ultrawide now, i tend to use the center as my typing space then surround it with the tools that i need. i find placing my typing space at either side hurt my neck in the long run. as for previewing the compiled, i prefer an entirely separate monitor for it. the curves makes it almost counter-productive for graphical works for me since it physically curves out a supposed to be straight line. from experience from using bigger ultrawide before, the sides would honestly just be an unused space for the most part. they are cool for windows that you would open for a long time and look at from time to time though, so if you need those then you need those theres a clear workflow distinction between using a single giant monitor compared to using 2-3 separate monitors. i used to think that im a "super ultrawide" kinda guy. but after trying it for a bit, i much prefer a regular ultrawide without curve with a regular side monitor. still thinking if i need a 3rd, but 2 it is for now.
Im a programmer and I have a first generation Samsung odyssey G9 and my experience is extremely similar to yours. The one dislike I have of mine, that you didn’t mention about yours, was that this monitor gets hot. I mostly notice it when I’m gaming full screen. It raises the ambient temperature in my face to a point that it borders on uncomfortable. It’s not my PC, I’ve situated my Pc and my Linux servers in the next room to avoid the noise and the temperature changes. It’s literally the monitor itself. I recommend not getting a first generation G9.
Honestly, if you're getting an ultrawide with a 5120x1440 resolution, there are a few things you’ll need for optimal productivity based on my experience: 1] Adjustable monitor arm - This is a must for better ergonomics. 2] Curved screen - It’s essential; otherwise, the edges can be hard to see. 3] Resolution insight - 5120x1440 is like having two 2560x1440 monitors side by side. 4] PBP mode - Some monitors allow Picture-by-Picture (PBP) with just one cable, letting you split the screen into two separate workspaces. It’s a much cleaner setup compared to using two monitors.
@@trignite if in full screen yes if its a part of the screen its not to bad and alot them support side by side side display so yaa its really nice still
For me it's always been 3 regular ass monitors. The one in the middle is for whatever I'm working on (actual coding etc), one for notes and communications (chat, email etc). And one for running and displaying builds. This way everything is separate and clean and I can see absolutely everything at a glance without ever screwing with windows.
Modern software allows you to use keyboard shortcuts snap to place / to divide up a montitor to work exactly the same as if you had seperate screens. The bezels would just be extra space and mounts. Even without the software modern wide screen will allow you to display multiple computers at once, so you could even hook the same computer into 3 hardware ports and get the exact same experince as actually having sperated monitors (although it is no necessary due to software making this no longer needed)....
I get your point, but i also understand, why some people dont want a VA Panel for example, which are more affordable (like the Samsung viewfinity s5). If you work from home many hours a day VA panels are worse for your eye health and the color accuracy is also not as good, just to name a few examples. If youve got the spare money, an IPS Panel is better in almost all circumstances, but also costs quite a bit more. ...but i totally get your point, a monitor for freaking 1.500$+ is just insane 😄
That's their money they get what they want guy. If you can't afford it or just cheap that's okay no one will judge you unless you pocket watching on here
There’s a “Coding” monitor the BenQ RD280U 28.2” 3:2 4K 3840x2560 Programming Monitor. BenQ actually markets it as coding monitor. It’s a little pricey at £650, but you can view a lot more vertical text on the screen and if you need the ultimate in productivity, get two 😊 Buying two of these would still be cheaper then the ultra-wide.
I could never understand the appeal of ultrawide monitors. Three smaller 4k monitors provide the same surface area and much better resolution. Maybe I would consider an ultrawide if each of the 3 subsections was 4k by itself.
Yeah I don't get why ultrashorts are so popular. I've got a couple of standard 43" 4k 16:9 monitors (one landscape + one portrait + 5 other smaller monitors), but even the "9" sides are too narrow I reckon. Would prefer even closer to square than 16:9. Especially for my portrait 43". Going big makes sense.. just don't understand why make the short side that insanely small in comparison.
It's definitely more for gaming, where you want to have a single application taking up far more of your field of vision for immersion. You couldn't do the same thing with the same amount of screen between multiple monitors, without huge gaps in your vision between the monitors spoiling that immersion. In pretty much every other use case though, there are superior options.
I have a super ultrawide plus a 3840x1600 ultrawide stacked on top. It's kind of a ridiculous set-up, but I love it. It is great for gaming, programming, 3d modeling, streaming, and my various other dumb hobbies. I don't think I'd ever go back to regular 16:9 monitors.
Jesus Christ, congrats mate! Thats probably more money for those 2 monitors than ive ever spend on monitors in the last 10 years combined :D Must be an awesome setup! :)
@@jdsd_ They definitely weren't cheap. But I didn't buy them at the same time. One is several years older than the other. I've had two monitors for a while and whenever one dies I try and replace it with something better. But hopefully I'll have another few years before I need to think about the next monitor upgrade.
Damn bro I hate this bots in the comments. Also I have ultra wide monitor and after a few days I played / coded on smaller monitor and I didnt saw any diffrence.
I love my Samsung 57" Odyssey Ultrawide: 7680x2160. I use Microsoft PowerToys to split my giant screen into 4 bezel-less 1920x2160 screens. 1920 wide and 2160 tall is perfect for my IDE. The other 3 extra "screens" are for terminals, test area, and browsers. My primary use is productivity and gaming is secondary. I used to have the Samsung Odyssey 49" 5120x1440 and split it into 3 screens, but it was a little awkward. The 57" 7680x2160 OTOH is perfect!
I used a G9 Neo for about a year for coding and decided I disliked it so much that I went the complete opposite direction. For now I'm running a single LG DualUp and am loving it for coding. Using it with workspaces is a game changer. How I make it work is I'll have my editor on one workspace, browser or any other tooling on separate workspaces and then set those workspaces to hotkeys to quickly jump between. Personally I believe it increases my productivity by forcing my focus at a single thing at a time.
Also a software engineer, this monitor replaces 2 standard 16:9 monitors. If you want to be productive on it, stop tiling your windows into sections and being strict about it. Same with PBP / PIP. Stop trying to treat it like ots multiple monitors and just use floating windows instead.
this!!! i'm also a software engineer, and I've been used to having 3 monitors my entire 'coding life'. i made the jump to the ultrawide, and it took me a couple weeks to actually get used to it. the biggest change I had to make was not having to have my windows 'full screen' anymore, and just have them floating. I also used powertoys to have specific "sections" on my monitor so i can easily drag them while holding shift and place them where i mostly use them! i also used AutoHotkey to program some quick actions like moving the clicked window to a certain spot if i'm holding ctrl + windows key, I mapped the left mouse click as a smaller section on the left of the ultrawide, the middle mouse button as PERFECTLY centered (a little down from the top, and a little up from the bottom), and the right mouse button as a smaller section on the right. this MASSIVELY improved my workflows : )
I have been using a Samsung 49 ultrawide for coding for 2 years now. No issues. Love it. I use my laptop and the app Rectangle to split my monitor into 3 sections, so I technically have 4 separate areas for placing apps if you include my laptop screen. It works great.
I have the same monitor and use it for programming and gaming. Yes I do have to move my head quite a bit, but otherwise, I don't regret getting it. I set everything up with power toys and I found it to be a great way to have multiple windows open and not constantly have to shuffle them to different desktops. My only gripe is that no one else at work has one so presentations are a bit difficult.
I bought Dell 49" ultrawide and used it for few years, but now switched to MacBook 14" only. All changed when I've tried to use hyprland on linux with multiple desktops/spaces/however you name. Automatic windows tiling and keyboard shortcut gave me soo much extra speed in work, that big screen actually slowed me down.
I love my Ultra-Wide Odyssey. I spend a good 10 hours a day in front of it. Mostly coding with some gaming in-between. I have a large desk so the size (both screen and stand) aren't an issue. I find having the right distance to the screen makes all the difference. I usually split the 5120x1440 screen in 3 areas as well, one larger in the middle for the code and two smaller on each side for other windows. I have a 2nd 1920x1080 monitor where i run/test the actual programs/apps i'm coding on. Couldn't be happier with the setup, i used to juggle 3 monitors (and a laptop) and i don't ever want to go back to that.
Programmer, system designer, dev ops and team lead here and I'm using five monitors and a good window manager with tiled workspaces (xmonad). If you have work where you need to do a ton of context switching it really helps giving your different programs their own monitor: chat on the left, logs / monitoring on the top right and the remaining three monitors are for productivity: browsers, multiple webstorm instances, calls, etc. Instead of having to foreground a window or remembering where it is, you just look. Very rarely would a window I am looking for not already be visible (ie on a hidden workspace). No idea how I'd ever go back to having fewer monitors 🤷♂️
@@shams_shimulhaha fair question! Xmonad allows swapping of monitor content via shortcut. So if I need to look at any monitor other than my main for long I just switch the content there
@@0w784gIt's a screen size problem. Not a lot of 10k tall, curved monitors exist. I guess two curved monitors on top of each other might work. Would still be smaller than my current setup. And pretty pricey in comparison. Tldr; absolutely agreed! Technology just isn't there yet for me
Same here! Bought an Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ a ultra-wide 49-inch gaming monitor. Coming from a 27 inch imac 2019, I do not recommended ultra-wide monitors for coding, it takes some time to get use to it, your focus will surely take a hit. The workaround for me was to "split" the screen, left side the IDE and the right side the browser. You could also split the files into multiple tabs on your IDE so that you have full code view of multiple files at once.
34", 21:9 and I definitely do NOT regret it. I have 2 of them. One with 1440p for my private PC and the older one (9 years) with 2560x1080 for my workspace for programming. For me it's the perfect size. I thought about getting the ultra ultra widescreens (32:9), but 34" in 21:9 is wide enough.
Fully agreed.. I have 2 49" ultrawides. (one gaming one graphics). And i'm ready to sell both and replace them wiht somethign more square. Gaming wise, to many issues, cameras in some games are too close and can't zoom out. Some "AAA" titles like "Starfiled" (if we call that AAA) didn't even support it at release (and for a few months)... Do not agree that getting two 27" gives yo more screen. a 49" is esentially dual 27". so unless you go for 32 duals' then sure, but not dual 27s. As for snapping.. with windows 11 i had most of the "power toys" build right in so allows me to set up that middle wide and two smaller on the sides.. for general work (graphics/text) they are ok ish. Still gona either pass them to my kids and get something of the mroe "square" veriety ..
I have a similar monitor (G9) for 3D assets and LOVE it for productivity haha. I use the same 'priority' window setup you mention at 1:25 to put 3D software center and use the sides for reference imagery or Slack. At the office I have a smaller UW (21:9) and it's tough to use it sometimes after getting use to 32:9. I wouldn't call it game-changing, but it's VERY comfortable! The biggest drawback IMO is for personal use (i.e. gaming), since so many recording/editing/playback softwares break at that res, not to mention obscene file size :/ which sucks cuz I used to love taking fun clips...
I use the same kind of monitor for coding and gaming on Ubuntu and it is amazing. I use a tiling manager and usually split 1/3 browser and 2/3 neovim with 3 splits then other desktops with chat, doc, etc. I use a arm instead of a stand to save place and it is amazing.
Super ultrawides only have a couple uses from what I can tell: - niche productivity where having everything from multiple screens on one is superior to having the multiple screens in the first place (think something like NASA having 2-3 monitors per station instead of like 7 or 8, lol) - bragging rights in the gaming sphere, lol - more immersive gaming in simulation games for best productivity, I feel that the standard ultrawides (21:9/21:10) would be the better option. It balances screen size with the work, and you can have curved or flat based on preference. If needed, you can always have 2 of them, but you're likely better off with a 21:9 + 16:9 combo if you need extra space outside of the ultrawide. I'm currently running dual 16:9 monitors, but have found that I need a bigger one to improve things, and looking at how much space everything takes up currently, I believe the basic ultrawides would be the best option, and I'm aware of how valuable the standard widescreens are that I would like to keep them, even after upgrading to an ultrawide.
The best ultrawides are the same as having 2 monitors with no seam in the middle. I don't know why anyone would benefits from having monitor bezel right in the middle where they are sitting. To solve this with seperate monitors you actually need 3 of them.
@@JFlywheel issue is practicality. Don't get me wrong, the super wides are amazing in that you could have a seamless experience, but consider what happens when you're multitasking. I can pop up an app in full screen on monitor 1, and another app or two in some combo on monitor 2. Run that same full screen app on the super wide, and suddenly there's no way to properly multitask. And, sure, you might think there's not really a need for that most times, but that's dependent on your productivity. Again, the super wides are absolutely incredible for something like gaming. But I've got an option in my pc to link both monitors together to create a unified desktop, and if i'm focused on 1 half, and need something from the other half in regards to the taskbar, that's a hell of a distance to travel. Though, Win11 sorta fixes that via a centered dock-like task bar. Again, for more space, a standard ultrawide will be fine for most people, and the side monitor wouldn't be an issue, cause more than likely the ultrawide would be their main monitor in the first place. Here the bezels wouldn't obstruct your view, but simply break everything down into more manageable sections. Of course, if you'd prefer such a huge area with a seamless view, absolutely go for a super wide. But I think for most people, it would actually be impractical just due to the crazy distance to cover. Even though you'd still have that issue with 2 monitors, I think on a certain level, it's not readily noticed as being such a big deal, *until* you unify the desktop, as you're not consciously aware of the size until then.
@@RyuuTenno You can run an ultrawide exactly the same as having 2 or even 3 monitors. Just plug 2-3 seperate cables into it instead of 1, then put the monitor in PBP mode with 2 or even 3 monitors. It would work exactly the same as having 2-3 seperate monitors as you can split the display per connection (or even display 2-3 different computers at once), only difference is that there would be no bezels in the way between each section of the screen. You actually have less distance to cover than having 2 4k monitors next to each other, due to the 1000r curve and no bezel, and each section of the screen can have it's own taskbar as the computer would treat them as seperate displays in this configuration (I don't recommend running this way because then you lose the option to use the ENTIRE screen in full screen mode for one app, but you can certainly do it and it's no worse than having seperate displays). So there is litteraly no way that having 2 4k monitors is better than having one ultrawide with the same size and resolution.
I am using 3 x FHD (1080) and getting good service. Sits at a nice visual distance with most of the screen in view. Not too wide for the neck with a swivel chair to help. Center for for IDE and sides for utilities and documents, or an IDE on each side with docs in the middle when coding in 2 languages side by side. Using both sides monitors as primary for coding doesn't need me to pivot my head too much. Thanks for the review.
I love my Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, which has even higher resolution of 7680x2160. That is exactly like two 4k monitors side by side. And while you could just buy two 4k monitors for a fraction of the price, with this you have to option to use it as one large monitor. It is never any worse than the two monitor setup and sometimes you can do something more. For example VS Code is not very good at using two monitors, but with this you can just maximize and then use the split editor function to have two or three things side by side. Is it worth the money? Depends on your budget I suppose. It is nicer. It is expensive. It wont make you 50% more productive. I love it.
100% I don't understand why people prefer 2 4ks I have been told this so many times but it makes no sense other than from a cost standpoint (which is fine if cost is priority).
Feel like 34-42 is the sweet spot for UW productivity. Wish there were more in the market for this non gaming related. That being said… ditching mine as well for 2 monitors for simplicity. Miss the ability to have a vertical monitor at times being a FE dev 😅
I haven't used the set up in a while now, but I have run two 27" side by side, and actually have the gear to do three of them, side by side. An insane setup was at the ISP I worked at several years ago : Three video cards and eight monitors, all on one machine. It was so loud though, we rack mounted the computer, and ran all the cabling through the wall into the next room.
the problem with multiple monitors are the bezels - especially with two monitor configurations. It means that you centre one screen and chuck the other screen off the side meaning anything at the far far side is basically wasted pixels. Also, when you watch movies in full screen on an ultrawide monitor and put on your dalby surround sound headphones life is pretty good.
@@baileysmooth I have a large screen TV for watching movies. And my dual monitor setup was centered with my keyboard. But you are correct about bezels, not worth trying to center an application across both screens. It was much easier to have a browser on one screen, while coding the page on the other screen. I was doing a lot of automation for an ISP at the time.
I've always hesitated on the ultra-wide monitors, even though I came close to buying a 49 inch. For the custom spreadsheets and reports I build for my customers, I always worry about compatibility, since I figure they're probably using HD monitors. I have 2 27" Asus HD monitors in landscape side by side, and a 3rd one in portrait right next to them, and I'm pretty happy with that arrangement. I'm not really a gamer, so the higher-end graphics aren't that important. If you work a lot with video, this ultra-wide would probably be great.
I bought 48'' 4K Oled TV and large desk, and set comfortable scale. Theoretically it breaks the rules of ergonomics, and yet I have never had a better time programming. I don't need to focus so much to read anymore. Still enough space for multiple windows and my eyes thank me everyday as I'm sitting further away from the screen and I see the text well. After 8 hours I don't feel so tired which means it is much better than with smaller 4k monitors I had.
To me, 21:9 + 16:9 monitor is the perfect middle ground. Another setup i've grown to like a lot recently has been 2x 21:9, stacked HOWEVER - your secondary is actually below, at an angle - almost like a drawing tablet
I'm very happy with my 34" IPS monitor, it's not super ultrawide. Adding another 27' monitor will just give you neck pain.. Super Ultrawide great for RTS gaming and streamers. If you scale too much you simply converting it to normal ultrawide.. Also thunderbolt 4 supports up to 8k@60hz Using the laptop monitor for previewing websites and managing chat. Using ultrawide monitor with two split screens for coding and browsing.
I have one 34" IPS with high refresh rate and another 34" VA with type C upstream so I can switch between Mac and Win computers. Also use the Mac small screen for Slack. Still missing a bit of real estate though for FE development.
This might not apply to everyone, but with two monitors I always have one directly in front and one to the side - typically the right hand side. Whereas with an ultrawide I have it centered. So the visual experience of two monitors vs ultrawide is very different in my case. I do prefer the dual monitor set up better for programming and day to day productivity. I even find I prefer it when drawing diagrams (technical architecture, not pictures or art).
So I think my experience with an ultra-wide as a dev is very different on macOS. In windows it's pretty common to maximize windows to full screen or side-by-side them. But on macOS floating windows makes more sense (at least to me). I have a 1440p ultra wide and I just treat it as a giant wall and have 2-3 editors opened in different parts of the screen, a terminal in the corner, RUclips in a another corner -- it's just space for days. But if you prefer maximizing stuff I would think having multiple 4:3 aspect ratio monitors would make the most sense.
The peak monitor strat is 3 27in 1440p monitors and then a 4th bigger 4k monitor. Main central monitor for active work (could switch to a 32in 4k panel here), a second for reference, a third for chat (vertical), then a forth extra/misc monitor. That's what I use and it's very comfy.
Seems like there are a lot of strong opinions here. As a programmer I have never really understood the neck turn issue. If you have two, flat 27" monitors side-by-side you're still most likely needing adjust your field of view anyways...I think the benefit of having documentation right next to your IDE without needing to scroll is a nice bonus. Gaming benefits aside the picture-by-picture seems like a nice feature because I am usually toggling between workstations through the day and using a KVM switch just seems like a hassle compared to this. I have also been using two monitors with 60Hz refresh rates, so even 240Hz would seem surreal for me. Thanks for the honest video though. I think you may have actually convinced me to buy an ultrawide monitor XD
As far as I know, this monitor is two 27" 1440p monitors side by side so buying two monitors of that soec wont give you more real estate. For coding I would recommend something with the added height that you get in 16x10 monitor for instance. The vertical space is invaluable. My current setup is a LG 38" 3840 x 1600 ultrawide (not super ultrawide) which is essentially a 16x10 ultrawide and sits centered in front of me. It holds my IDE with a couple of tabs. Off to the side is a 16x10 24" 1080p monitor that holds my browser for debugging, reference materials, or acts as my screen share / presentation monitor as it matches most other people's monitor (or notebook screen) much better. I couldn't imagine going back to even a dual 16x9 setup.
I've never used a monitor larger than 27", and when I've used multiple monitors, one was a laptop. If I were to get an ultra-wide, and assuming my computer could handle it, I imagine I would put my task at hand in the center, using 1/3 to 1/2 of the screen area. Then I would put research or reference materials on the left, and communications (email, etc.) on the right. For video editing, I'd put the viewer on the left, but I'd also try the editor on the left and viewer in the center. I'd also put the monitor on a standing height table, or a sit/stand workstation, so that I could face what I'm reading (rather than turning my neck).
For programming, buy a 43" 4K monitor for about $500. The screen size is large enough so you can actually use the resolution without scaling stuff up. If you need even more screen, buy a second 43" 4K monitor. If you need more than 2160 pixels vertically, use a VESA wall mount to put the screen in portrait mode. You will still shell out less money than for the special monitors, be it the one in this video or the tiny Benq programming monitor. For gaming you might need a more expensive monitor, but for programming I think most people would be happy with a plain 43" 4K monitor.
I’ve found it really great too. The 5k2k monitor are the sweet spot, but would love to try at 5k3k monitor for more vertical height. I also have a 27” 4k monitor at each end as well.
My company sent me an $800 ultrawide, I cried when I saw it was only 60Hz. I put it back in the box and I don't even know where to store it. I'm thinking I may like one, but don't know what to get - I want it for games and coding. OLED? Does the PowerToys actually run an app in "fullscreen?" Everyone on reddit said no so I stopped trying.
I have had 34" at work. Something like 8 months. And i love it. I also bought new 34" monitor for home too.. I think its doing better the 2-half setup than 49" inch because side's are not so far off. I use mostly 2-half or 1/3 and 2/3 setup. Only sometimes one bigger two smaller. The smaller ones are really small with 34".... (both are 34" 4k)
Can you imagine a world where screen aspects ratio will be 1:√2... What a perfect world, countless hours of ui disgn saved, the same layout optimis to the pixel.
I switched from multiple monitors to an ultra wide. I like to look straight on. But now I miss vertical space. I don't need more horizontal, I want a 40", 5k 16x9 monitor.
I have a non-curved 44" super ultrawide and I mainly use it for Picture-by-Picture with my XBOX Series X. When I do use the full width for just my computer, I make sure to split everything into two distinct workloads. Usually the browser on the right and VSCode on the left.
I don't program for a living but I spend a lot of time going through scripts, documents, text files and the like. I got myself a 2560 x 2880p monitor and am amazed there are only a couple of them available and how little press they get. The only 'issue' I have with it is I've had to do some funky things with my monitor setup to accommodate games that only launch on primary monitor (first world problem) but now that I own one in my multi monitor setup I wouldn't want to go back to 2 16:9 monitors.
Idk about you but I have the center for my editor and then surround it with two browsers or some other program. Hyperland is working beautifully with it. And also tmux for tiling terminal panes. Never had a problem. Also if your goal is to use the mouse as little as possible, Neovim, tmux with a tiling WM is the best thing you could ever use.
They suck for programming but excel for multitasking. I paired my G9 with a BenQ made for programming. All coding takes place on the BenQ and everything else goes on the G9. Can’t beat that.
Great review. I find if you put too much stuff on the screen(s) it starts fighting for your attention, even if it’s on the side. I find myself turning off extra monitors to be able to focus on what’s in front of me. However, I usually have 2 windows side by side. There might be too much for me.
My main concern is that at this size 1440p too low for crystal clear text. I am thinking about getting monitor that has resolution 5120x2160 which would be better at text sharpness.
At work, we have 2 1080p monitors, and it works OK. At home, until recently, I had an ultra wide LG with a resolution of 2560x1080. It was curved, and I used it for both work and gaming. Enjoyed doing both on it. But it died... Now I have a 2560x1440 monitor, not curved, and I appreciate the vertical real estate I gained. I miss the ultrawide ratio for gaming, but at least, not more black bars when watching YT videos in fullscreen.
After working for years with 2 and 3 screens of 24 to 30 inch and damaging my health in the process (eyes strain, neck issues, head ackes, etc) I did some research and ended up for the best solution: 27" 2k rez and I am using virtual desktops to switch in between IDE, Browser, communication. On top of it I switched to Linux as main OS for the past 3 years. Unless you work with something like Unreal Engine or suepr professional Sound and Video editing, having ultra wide screen is pointless : D
I had a Dell 34 inch ultra-monitor before. As a Developer myself.. I had to get rid of it and get a regular 32 inch 4k monitor as my primary display. I will get another 27 inch to use as vertical display.
Time ago I had 3 cheap curved Samsung 24 inches, and I placed them like ultra wide, one in the middle the other two aside, then I realized how bad is for our neck to be still looking at one of the side screens, it is painful!! Pretty often I changed my code to the central screen to work for little longer, the side screens were just for quick glances. By those days ultrawide monitors were a trend but I never looked forward to get one. One day I placed them stacked, only 2 though but one upon the other and it was really good for productivity!! 2 monitors 24 inches stacked was a little too big but I made for 1 year working with them and my productivity increased much more. Now I have a LG dual Up it is quite good, is equivalent to two 2K 21 inches stacked and without bessels in the middle, not that cheap and only 60hz but no other brand has made that kind of format :/. Still I have only that dualUp and one smaller 16inches monitor on the side plus the laptop screen 4 screens total. 1 for productivity and the other 2 smaller in the side for quick glances, video calls or screen sharing!!!
If I remember correctly a 49” monitor is the same as having 2x27” monitors next to each other? Everyone that I know who codes uses 2-3 monitors, so I don’t see the issue here? I now sit with a 34” Ultrawide with a 27” above it. That setup works great for me. But if I would be offered a 49” for productivity then I would take it. You just got to set it up properly.
I have a triple 27" monitor setup. I want to upgrade at least the center monitor as they are all just 75Hz IPS panels. I'm wondering if I might benefit more from a super ultrawide--the triple monitor setup is really ridiculously wide, and less immersive for gaming because of the bezels between monitors
I have the 45" LG Ultragear, and I don't find that I need to turn my head much with it. I also have it a bit further away than what people normally would have since my desk is curved. Also, I got another 27" flat ultra gear as a secondary vertical monitor because gaming with one monitor sucks lol. During work hours it just becomes either a slack or extra console display
This isn't just an ultrawide, this is like a super ultrawide. Most typical setups are probably 34in, 21:9. This works well for me but, I put my browser for information on a separate 16:9 screen.
It may or may not make logical sense but I advocate eschewing all the fancy gear. We unfortunately do not have permanent desks and I have coworkers who are absolutely crippled when they forget to bring in their fancy annoying keyboard or if they can't get the exact monitor they want. Stay vigilant, there is no reason you can't get your work done on a laptop, and yes I do some UI work.
I had a super ultrawide but changed to two standard ones. I focus on one and have the other as side info, chats etc. This can be achieved with a super ultrawide but for me it was to seamless. I noticed that i needed the space and how it is placed on the side to enhance focus. Perhaps strange but that worked best for me.
I have a ultra wide at work and definitely do not prefer it. My biggest issue is that it is just to short. At home I got 2 monitors one vertical and one horizontal and that works much better for my use.
My perfect setup is 3 27inch monitors side by side. I never trusted the software virtual monitor thing, especially since I use Linux a lot and never know how good the support will be for that.
The best ultra wide for programming is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with dual 4K screens...can act as one complete monitor for gaming in ultra wide or two independent 4K monitors for multi monitor setup
For me a 38" 3840x1600 (24:10) monitor is the best 1 monitor setup for sw development, gaming and internet. It is, less or more, like 2x 5:4 monitors without a basel in the middle. I used to have 2x 5:4 in the past, but also 2x 16:9 recently. 2x 16:9 is too wide and it is unconfortable for working on, you have to move your head too much. So when I had to upgrade I opted for 1x 38" 3840x1600 (24:10) monitor and it is perfect. Today I would choose an 5120x2160, but at the time it was not in production yet.
I absolutely love my g9 49" for development. However, I still need more screen-estate as I just have to do too many things at once to develop and test certain things. I used to have 2x 27" above the ultra wide, might go back to that
Super Ultrawide and normal ultrawide are really different. Most issues you presented are exclusively for super ultrawide. I've been using a 34 inch ultrawide for years now, and will not go back to 16:9.
That's more or less what I like to do. I personally like to get a 1920x1200 monitor and then set a 1280x1024 monitor vertically next to it. The smaller monitor is mostly for things that I just want to read or things that I want to keep track of.
I use Linux KDE Neon with the K Win tile editor. I can create zones to snap windows to on the screen. So I can carve up my ultrawide however I want and have windows snap into my predefined zones. I also have it on an Ergotron arm which is awesome. I my ultrawide also has a high vertical resolution. Not quite 4k vertically, but close enough. I love it. As for refresh rate, that's really irrelevant for programming. You can't type fast enough to notice the difference. That's only a factor in gaming, and even then, only specific games meaningfully benefit from higher than 60hz refresh rates. Color accuracy, resolution, and connectivity matters more. I connect mine to my laptop via a single USB C cable. That one cable gives me video, power, and endless USB ports. I have a lot of stuff connected to it.
Honestly, I hate programming on a 1440 monitor. LG has a 38-in that has 1600 on its vertical height. I appreciate that so much more. Samsung has an awesome 57-in that is basically two 4K monitors. That one has great vertical resolution too. But I don't love the curve so I haven't even thought about it seriously.
I have mine for 3 years. 3440 x 1440. Happy with having two full size screens next to each other. But I also just spent 500 bucks for the well rated and rather bright monitor. Plus 80 for the adjustable monitor arm. Ce la vie.
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When you realize an ultrawide monitor just gives you more space to stare at code you still don't understand
Yap so true i have a 34 inch and 16 inch
UK dev here. I have the exact same monitor, got it for £900 and I don't have any complaints about it coding wise. I found having VScode as my left half, then the right half as two browser tabs one for my code output and the other for youtube or browsing.
for coding, as someone who uses just regular ultrawide now, i tend to use the center as my typing space then surround it with the tools that i need.
i find placing my typing space at either side hurt my neck in the long run. as for previewing the compiled, i prefer an entirely separate monitor for it.
the curves makes it almost counter-productive for graphical works for me since it physically curves out a supposed to be straight line.
from experience from using bigger ultrawide before, the sides would honestly just be an unused space for the most part.
they are cool for windows that you would open for a long time and look at from time to time though, so if you need those then you need those
theres a clear workflow distinction between using a single giant monitor compared to using 2-3 separate monitors.
i used to think that im a "super ultrawide" kinda guy. but after trying it for a bit, i much prefer a regular ultrawide without curve with a regular side monitor. still thinking if i need a 3rd, but 2 it is for now.
Im a programmer and I have a first generation Samsung odyssey G9 and my experience is extremely similar to yours. The one dislike I have of mine, that you didn’t mention about yours, was that this monitor gets hot. I mostly notice it when I’m gaming full screen. It raises the ambient temperature in my face to a point that it borders on uncomfortable. It’s not my PC, I’ve situated my Pc and my Linux servers in the next room to avoid the noise and the temperature changes. It’s literally the monitor itself. I recommend not getting a first generation G9.
Thank you for validating my already strong opinion
The only thing 'super ultrawide' in my life is the hole in my wallet 💀
That’s what she said.
Honestly, if you're getting an ultrawide with a 5120x1440 resolution, there are a few things you’ll need for optimal productivity based on my experience:
1] Adjustable monitor arm - This is a must for better ergonomics.
2] Curved screen - It’s essential; otherwise, the edges can be hard to see.
3] Resolution insight - 5120x1440 is like having two 2560x1440 monitors side by side.
4] PBP mode - Some monitors allow Picture-by-Picture (PBP) with just one cable, letting you split the screen into two separate workspaces. It’s a much cleaner setup compared to using two monitors.
Remember size of monitor matters as well as resolution
Curved is worse for watching things on though
@@trignite if in full screen yes if its a part of the screen its not to bad and alot them support side by side side display so yaa its really nice still
For me it's always been 3 regular ass monitors. The one in the middle is for whatever I'm working on (actual coding etc), one for notes and communications (chat, email etc). And one for running and displaying builds. This way everything is separate and clean and I can see absolutely everything at a glance without ever screwing with windows.
Modern software allows you to use keyboard shortcuts snap to place / to divide up a montitor to work exactly the same as if you had seperate screens. The bezels would just be extra space and mounts. Even without the software modern wide screen will allow you to display multiple computers at once, so you could even hook the same computer into 3 hardware ports and get the exact same experince as actually having sperated monitors (although it is no necessary due to software making this no longer needed)....
@@JFlywheel yeah I agree you can do the same thing with 1 monitor but I just like it this way lol
I don't know why people be spending so much money. I just bought a Samsung viewfinity s5 34 inch flat panel for 199$
I get your point, but i also understand, why some people dont want a VA Panel for example, which are more affordable (like the Samsung viewfinity s5). If you work from home many hours a day VA panels are worse for your eye health and the color accuracy is also not as good, just to name a few examples. If youve got the spare money, an IPS Panel is better in almost all circumstances, but also costs quite a bit more.
...but i totally get your point, a monitor for freaking 1.500$+ is just insane 😄
Good for you bro. You want a pat on the back?
VA is trash ?
That's their money they get what they want guy. If you can't afford it or just cheap that's okay no one will judge you unless you pocket watching on here
There’s a “Coding” monitor the BenQ RD280U 28.2” 3:2 4K 3840x2560 Programming Monitor. BenQ actually markets it as coding monitor. It’s a little pricey at £650, but you can view a lot more vertical text on the screen and if you need the ultimate in productivity, get two 😊 Buying two of these would still be cheaper then the ultra-wide.
You have not talked much about ppi, For coding text clarity is single most important factor IMO.
i feel like everybody goes through this and realizes big monitors suck because you have to move your head constantly
I could never understand the appeal of ultrawide monitors. Three smaller 4k monitors provide the same surface area and much better resolution.
Maybe I would consider an ultrawide if each of the 3 subsections was 4k by itself.
Yeah I don't get why ultrashorts are so popular.
I've got a couple of standard 43" 4k 16:9 monitors (one landscape + one portrait + 5 other smaller monitors), but even the "9" sides are too narrow I reckon. Would prefer even closer to square than 16:9. Especially for my portrait 43".
Going big makes sense.. just don't understand why make the short side that insanely small in comparison.
It's definitely more for gaming, where you want to have a single application taking up far more of your field of vision for immersion.
You couldn't do the same thing with the same amount of screen between multiple monitors, without huge gaps in your vision between the monitors spoiling that immersion.
In pretty much every other use case though, there are superior options.
I have a super ultrawide plus a 3840x1600 ultrawide stacked on top. It's kind of a ridiculous set-up, but I love it. It is great for gaming, programming, 3d modeling, streaming, and my various other dumb hobbies. I don't think I'd ever go back to regular 16:9 monitors.
Jesus Christ, congrats mate! Thats probably more money for those 2 monitors than ive ever spend on monitors in the last 10 years combined :D
Must be an awesome setup! :)
@@jdsd_ They definitely weren't cheap. But I didn't buy them at the same time. One is several years older than the other. I've had two monitors for a while and whenever one dies I try and replace it with something better. But hopefully I'll have another few years before I need to think about the next monitor upgrade.
Damn bro I hate this bots in the comments. Also I have ultra wide monitor and after a few days I played / coded on smaller monitor and I didnt saw any diffrence.
I love my Samsung 57" Odyssey Ultrawide: 7680x2160. I use Microsoft PowerToys to split my giant screen into 4 bezel-less 1920x2160 screens. 1920 wide and 2160 tall is perfect for my IDE. The other 3 extra "screens" are for terminals, test area, and browsers. My primary use is productivity and gaming is secondary. I used to have the Samsung Odyssey 49" 5120x1440 and split it into 3 screens, but it was a little awkward. The 57" 7680x2160 OTOH is perfect!
I used a G9 Neo for about a year for coding and decided I disliked it so much that I went the complete opposite direction. For now I'm running a single LG DualUp and am loving it for coding. Using it with workspaces is a game changer. How I make it work is I'll have my editor on one workspace, browser or any other tooling on separate workspaces and then set those workspaces to hotkeys to quickly jump between. Personally I believe it increases my productivity by forcing my focus at a single thing at a time.
Thumbs up for the DualUp. Awesome Monitor for Programming. I have two.
Also a software engineer, this monitor replaces 2 standard 16:9 monitors.
If you want to be productive on it, stop tiling your windows into sections and being strict about it. Same with PBP / PIP. Stop trying to treat it like ots multiple monitors and just use floating windows instead.
Powertoys helps with this, goes beyond windows 11 options.
@@JFlywheel true. I used to be big on zoning things before I got my G9, then eventually just broke the habit and rarely do it at all anymore.
this!!! i'm also a software engineer, and I've been used to having 3 monitors my entire 'coding life'. i made the jump to the ultrawide, and it took me a couple weeks to actually get used to it. the biggest change I had to make was not having to have my windows 'full screen' anymore, and just have them floating. I also used powertoys to have specific "sections" on my monitor so i can easily drag them while holding shift and place them where i mostly use them!
i also used AutoHotkey to program some quick actions like moving the clicked window to a certain spot if i'm holding ctrl + windows key, I mapped the left mouse click as a smaller section on the left of the ultrawide, the middle mouse button as PERFECTLY centered (a little down from the top, and a little up from the bottom), and the right mouse button as a smaller section on the right. this MASSIVELY improved my workflows : )
How did coders use to manage on a dual colour display 😂.
I have been using a Samsung 49 ultrawide for coding for 2 years now. No issues. Love it. I use my laptop and the app Rectangle to split my monitor into 3 sections, so I technically have 4 separate areas for placing apps if you include my laptop screen. It works great.
I have the same monitor and use it for programming and gaming. Yes I do have to move my head quite a bit, but otherwise, I don't regret getting it. I set everything up with power toys and I found it to be a great way to have multiple windows open and not constantly have to shuffle them to different desktops.
My only gripe is that no one else at work has one so presentations are a bit difficult.
I have a samsung odyssey NEO G9 and I don't regret it at all. I love my ultrawide monitor and I find it quite practical.
I bought Dell 49" ultrawide and used it for few years, but now switched to MacBook 14" only. All changed when I've tried to use hyprland on linux with multiple desktops/spaces/however you name. Automatic windows tiling and keyboard shortcut gave me soo much extra speed in work, that big screen actually slowed me down.
I love my Ultra-Wide Odyssey. I spend a good 10 hours a day in front of it. Mostly coding with some gaming in-between.
I have a large desk so the size (both screen and stand) aren't an issue. I find having the right distance to the screen makes all the difference.
I usually split the 5120x1440 screen in 3 areas as well, one larger in the middle for the code and two smaller on each side for other windows.
I have a 2nd 1920x1080 monitor where i run/test the actual programs/apps i'm coding on.
Couldn't be happier with the setup, i used to juggle 3 monitors (and a laptop) and i don't ever want to go back to that.
38" 3840x1600 (12:5) is the true king of UW displays.
Or 40 5120 x 2160 :P
@@mkunikow Agree, had every other ultrawide before. This one i stay on.
I like my 7680 x 2160 57" display. To me this is king for now.
Programmer, system designer, dev ops and team lead here and I'm using five monitors and a good window manager with tiled workspaces (xmonad). If you have work where you need to do a ton of context switching it really helps giving your different programs their own monitor: chat on the left, logs / monitoring on the top right and the remaining three monitors are for productivity: browsers, multiple webstorm instances, calls, etc. Instead of having to foreground a window or remembering where it is, you just look. Very rarely would a window I am looking for not already be visible (ie on a hidden workspace). No idea how I'd ever go back to having fewer monitors 🤷♂️
5 monitors in 2 rows! How's your neck doing? 🤔
@@shams_shimulhaha fair question! Xmonad allows swapping of monitor content via shortcut. So if I need to look at any monitor other than my main for long I just switch the content there
Easy - virtual desktops and shortcut keys. Working on a single screen is a joy if you spend the time to set it up.
@@0w784gIt's a screen size problem. Not a lot of 10k tall, curved monitors exist. I guess two curved monitors on top of each other might work. Would still be smaller than my current setup. And pretty pricey in comparison. Tldr; absolutely agreed! Technology just isn't there yet for me
Same here! Bought an Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ a ultra-wide 49-inch gaming monitor. Coming from a 27 inch imac 2019, I do not recommended ultra-wide monitors for coding, it takes some time to get use to it, your focus will surely take a hit. The workaround for me was to "split" the screen, left side the IDE and the right side the browser. You could also split the files into multiple tabs on your IDE so that you have full code view of multiple files at once.
34", 21:9 and I definitely do NOT regret it. I have 2 of them.
One with 1440p for my private PC and the older one (9 years) with 2560x1080 for my workspace for programming. For me it's the perfect size.
I thought about getting the ultra ultra widescreens (32:9), but 34" in 21:9 is wide enough.
Fully agreed.. I have 2 49" ultrawides. (one gaming one graphics). And i'm ready to sell both and replace them wiht somethign more square. Gaming wise, to many issues, cameras in some games are too close and can't zoom out. Some "AAA" titles like "Starfiled" (if we call that AAA) didn't even support it at release (and for a few months)...
Do not agree that getting two 27" gives yo more screen. a 49" is esentially dual 27". so unless you go for 32 duals' then sure, but not dual 27s.
As for snapping.. with windows 11 i had most of the "power toys" build right in so allows me to set up that middle wide and two smaller on the sides.. for general work (graphics/text) they are ok ish.
Still gona either pass them to my kids and get something of the mroe "square" veriety ..
I have a similar monitor (G9) for 3D assets and LOVE it for productivity haha. I use the same 'priority' window setup you mention at 1:25 to put 3D software center and use the sides for reference imagery or Slack. At the office I have a smaller UW (21:9) and it's tough to use it sometimes after getting use to 32:9. I wouldn't call it game-changing, but it's VERY comfortable!
The biggest drawback IMO is for personal use (i.e. gaming), since so many recording/editing/playback softwares break at that res, not to mention obscene file size :/ which sucks cuz I used to love taking fun clips...
I use the same kind of monitor for coding and gaming on Ubuntu and it is amazing. I use a tiling manager and usually split 1/3 browser and 2/3 neovim with 3 splits then other desktops with chat, doc, etc. I use a arm instead of a stand to save place and it is amazing.
Got a super ultra wide (at a discount for 699€) and I don't regret my purchase
The monitor is Lenovo Legion R45w-30 btw
I was legitimately thinking of getting an ultrawide until I saw this. Can you try out the 31.5 inch curved before I buy it?
Bro he aint that rich to buy a monitor for a random comment
Super ultrawides only have a couple uses from what I can tell:
- niche productivity where having everything from multiple screens on one is superior to having the multiple screens in the first place (think something like NASA having 2-3 monitors per station instead of like 7 or 8, lol)
- bragging rights in the gaming sphere, lol
- more immersive gaming in simulation games
for best productivity, I feel that the standard ultrawides (21:9/21:10) would be the better option. It balances screen size with the work, and you can have curved or flat based on preference. If needed, you can always have 2 of them, but you're likely better off with a 21:9 + 16:9 combo if you need extra space outside of the ultrawide.
I'm currently running dual 16:9 monitors, but have found that I need a bigger one to improve things, and looking at how much space everything takes up currently, I believe the basic ultrawides would be the best option, and I'm aware of how valuable the standard widescreens are that I would like to keep them, even after upgrading to an ultrawide.
The best ultrawides are the same as having 2 monitors with no seam in the middle. I don't know why anyone would benefits from having monitor bezel right in the middle where they are sitting. To solve this with seperate monitors you actually need 3 of them.
@@JFlywheel issue is practicality. Don't get me wrong, the super wides are amazing in that you could have a seamless experience, but consider what happens when you're multitasking.
I can pop up an app in full screen on monitor 1, and another app or two in some combo on monitor 2.
Run that same full screen app on the super wide, and suddenly there's no way to properly multitask.
And, sure, you might think there's not really a need for that most times, but that's dependent on your productivity.
Again, the super wides are absolutely incredible for something like gaming. But I've got an option in my pc to link both monitors together to create a unified desktop, and if i'm focused on 1 half, and need something from the other half in regards to the taskbar, that's a hell of a distance to travel. Though, Win11 sorta fixes that via a centered dock-like task bar.
Again, for more space, a standard ultrawide will be fine for most people, and the side monitor wouldn't be an issue, cause more than likely the ultrawide would be their main monitor in the first place. Here the bezels wouldn't obstruct your view, but simply break everything down into more manageable sections.
Of course, if you'd prefer such a huge area with a seamless view, absolutely go for a super wide. But I think for most people, it would actually be impractical just due to the crazy distance to cover. Even though you'd still have that issue with 2 monitors, I think on a certain level, it's not readily noticed as being such a big deal, *until* you unify the desktop, as you're not consciously aware of the size until then.
@@RyuuTenno You can run an ultrawide exactly the same as having 2 or even 3 monitors. Just plug 2-3 seperate cables into it instead of 1, then put the monitor in PBP mode with 2 or even 3 monitors. It would work exactly the same as having 2-3 seperate monitors as you can split the display per connection (or even display 2-3 different computers at once), only difference is that there would be no bezels in the way between each section of the screen. You actually have less distance to cover than having 2 4k monitors next to each other, due to the 1000r curve and no bezel, and each section of the screen can have it's own taskbar as the computer would treat them as seperate displays in this configuration (I don't recommend running this way because then you lose the option to use the ENTIRE screen in full screen mode for one app, but you can certainly do it and it's no worse than having seperate displays). So there is litteraly no way that having 2 4k monitors is better than having one ultrawide with the same size and resolution.
I am using 3 x FHD (1080) and getting good service. Sits at a nice visual distance with most of the screen in view. Not too wide for the neck with a swivel chair to help. Center for for IDE and sides for utilities and documents, or an IDE on each side with docs in the middle when coding in 2 languages side by side. Using both sides monitors as primary for coding doesn't need me to pivot my head too much.
Thanks for the review.
Thanks for confirming my hypothesis. As a programmer I knew these wide monitors wouldn't be a fit. I am better off with my triple Monitor setup
Nah they are great, but if you have 3 screens then you should look for something larger than a 49" as a replacement.
I love my Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, which has even higher resolution of 7680x2160. That is exactly like two 4k monitors side by side. And while you could just buy two 4k monitors for a fraction of the price, with this you have to option to use it as one large monitor. It is never any worse than the two monitor setup and sometimes you can do something more. For example VS Code is not very good at using two monitors, but with this you can just maximize and then use the split editor function to have two or three things side by side. Is it worth the money? Depends on your budget I suppose. It is nicer. It is expensive. It wont make you 50% more productive. I love it.
100% I don't understand why people prefer 2 4ks I have been told this so many times but it makes no sense other than from a cost standpoint (which is fine if cost is priority).
Feel like 34-42 is the sweet spot for UW productivity. Wish there were more in the market for this non gaming related. That being said… ditching mine as well for 2 monitors for simplicity. Miss the ability to have a vertical monitor at times being a FE dev 😅
I haven't used the set up in a while now, but I have run two 27" side by side, and actually have the gear to do three of them, side by side. An insane setup was at the ISP I worked at several years ago : Three video cards and eight monitors, all on one machine. It was so loud though, we rack mounted the computer, and ran all the cabling through the wall into the next room.
the problem with multiple monitors are the bezels - especially with two monitor configurations. It means that you centre one screen and chuck the other screen off the side meaning anything at the far far side is basically wasted pixels.
Also, when you watch movies in full screen on an ultrawide monitor and put on your dalby surround sound headphones life is pretty good.
@@baileysmooth I have a large screen TV for watching movies. And my dual monitor setup was centered with my keyboard. But you are correct about bezels, not worth trying to center an application across both screens. It was much easier to have a browser on one screen, while coding the page on the other screen. I was doing a lot of automation for an ISP at the time.
I've always hesitated on the ultra-wide monitors, even though I came close to buying a 49 inch. For the custom spreadsheets and reports I build for my customers, I always worry about compatibility, since I figure they're probably using HD monitors. I have 2 27" Asus HD monitors in landscape side by side, and a 3rd one in portrait right next to them, and I'm pretty happy with that arrangement. I'm not really a gamer, so the higher-end graphics aren't that important. If you work a lot with video, this ultra-wide would probably be great.
I bought 48'' 4K Oled TV and large desk, and set comfortable scale. Theoretically it breaks the rules of ergonomics, and yet I have never had a better time programming. I don't need to focus so much to read anymore. Still enough space for multiple windows and my eyes thank me everyday as I'm sitting further away from the screen and I see the text well. After 8 hours I don't feel so tired which means it is much better than with smaller 4k monitors I had.
To me, 21:9 + 16:9 monitor is the perfect middle ground.
Another setup i've grown to like a lot recently has been 2x 21:9, stacked HOWEVER - your secondary is actually below, at an angle - almost like a drawing tablet
I'm very happy with my 34" IPS monitor, it's not super ultrawide. Adding another 27' monitor will just give you neck pain.. Super Ultrawide great for RTS gaming and streamers. If you scale too much you simply converting it to normal ultrawide.. Also thunderbolt 4 supports up to 8k@60hz
Using the laptop monitor for previewing websites and managing chat.
Using ultrawide monitor with two split screens for coding and browsing.
I have one 34" IPS with high refresh rate and another 34" VA with type C upstream so I can switch between Mac and Win computers. Also use the Mac small screen for Slack. Still missing a bit of real estate though for FE development.
This might not apply to everyone, but with two monitors I always have one directly in front and one to the side - typically the right hand side. Whereas with an ultrawide I have it centered. So the visual experience of two monitors vs ultrawide is very different in my case. I do prefer the dual monitor set up better for programming and day to day productivity. I even find I prefer it when drawing diagrams (technical architecture, not pictures or art).
So I think my experience with an ultra-wide as a dev is very different on macOS. In windows it's pretty common to maximize windows to full screen or side-by-side them. But on macOS floating windows makes more sense (at least to me). I have a 1440p ultra wide and I just treat it as a giant wall and have 2-3 editors opened in different parts of the screen, a terminal in the corner, RUclips in a another corner -- it's just space for days. But if you prefer maximizing stuff I would think having multiple 4:3 aspect ratio monitors would make the most sense.
The peak monitor strat is 3 27in 1440p monitors and then a 4th bigger 4k monitor.
Main central monitor for active work (could switch to a 32in 4k panel here), a second for reference, a third for chat (vertical), then a forth extra/misc monitor.
That's what I use and it's very comfy.
Seems like there are a lot of strong opinions here. As a programmer I have never really understood the neck turn issue. If you have two, flat 27" monitors side-by-side you're still most likely needing adjust your field of view anyways...I think the benefit of having documentation right next to your IDE without needing to scroll is a nice bonus. Gaming benefits aside the picture-by-picture seems like a nice feature because I am usually toggling between workstations through the day and using a KVM switch just seems like a hassle compared to this. I have also been using two monitors with 60Hz refresh rates, so even 240Hz would seem surreal for me. Thanks for the honest video though. I think you may have actually convinced me to buy an ultrawide monitor XD
As far as I know, this monitor is two 27" 1440p monitors side by side so buying two monitors of that soec wont give you more real estate. For coding I would recommend something with the added height that you get in 16x10 monitor for instance. The vertical space is invaluable. My current setup is a LG 38" 3840 x 1600 ultrawide (not super ultrawide) which is essentially a 16x10 ultrawide and sits centered in front of me. It holds my IDE with a couple of tabs. Off to the side is a 16x10 24" 1080p monitor that holds my browser for debugging, reference materials, or acts as my screen share / presentation monitor as it matches most other people's monitor (or notebook screen) much better. I couldn't imagine going back to even a dual 16x9 setup.
I've never used a monitor larger than 27", and when I've used multiple monitors, one was a laptop. If I were to get an ultra-wide, and assuming my computer could handle it, I imagine I would put my task at hand in the center, using 1/3 to 1/2 of the screen area. Then I would put research or reference materials on the left, and communications (email, etc.) on the right. For video editing, I'd put the viewer on the left, but I'd also try the editor on the left and viewer in the center.
I'd also put the monitor on a standing height table, or a sit/stand workstation, so that I could face what I'm reading (rather than turning my neck).
First! Actually interested in this video. Good work!
AMAZING THUMBNAIL! 😉
Had some great feedback from certain people….
For programming, buy a 43" 4K monitor for about $500. The screen size is large enough so you can actually use the resolution without scaling stuff up. If you need even more screen, buy a second 43" 4K monitor. If you need more than 2160 pixels vertically, use a VESA wall mount to put the screen in portrait mode. You will still shell out less money than for the special monitors, be it the one in this video or the tiny Benq programming monitor. For gaming you might need a more expensive monitor, but for programming I think most people would be happy with a plain 43" 4K monitor.
I have Dell UltraSharp 40 U4021QW WUHD 5120 x 2160 for coding. There is also newer version U4025QW.
Don't use stand -> use monitor arm :)
I’ve found it really great too. The 5k2k monitor are the sweet spot, but would love to try at 5k3k monitor for more vertical height. I also have a 27” 4k monitor at each end as well.
My company sent me an $800 ultrawide, I cried when I saw it was only 60Hz. I put it back in the box and I don't even know where to store it. I'm thinking I may like one, but don't know what to get - I want it for games and coding. OLED? Does the PowerToys actually run an app in "fullscreen?" Everyone on reddit said no so I stopped trying.
Should have tried a monitor for coding! 😅
vertical monitor can be a better choice than using a monitor made for gaming
Talking about the BenQ RD280U 28.2?
@@TheArchCoder i wanted to say vertical but typed in horizontal monitors
@@sobanejaz123 No i wasn't talking to you, I replied to AZisk.
@@sobanejaz123 I'm personally a fan of having a horizontal monitor and a vertical one.
I have an Alienware wide screen oled 165hz, I love it for running both ClaudeDev and Cursor with a 2nd 27 inch HP Omen. I love my setup.
I have had 34" at work. Something like 8 months. And i love it. I also bought new 34" monitor for home too..
I think its doing better the 2-half setup than 49" inch because side's are not so far off.
I use mostly 2-half or 1/3 and 2/3 setup. Only sometimes one bigger two smaller. The smaller ones are really small with 34"....
(both are 34" 4k)
Merci pour cette vidéo ! Je n'avais jamais compris pourquoi le pair programming était utilisé en entreprise. Mais ça fait complètement sens !
Can you imagine a world where screen aspects ratio will be 1:√2... What a perfect world, countless hours of ui disgn saved, the same layout optimis to the pixel.
We need wider.
I switched from multiple monitors to an ultra wide. I like to look straight on. But now I miss vertical space. I don't need more horizontal, I want a 40", 5k 16x9 monitor.
About swiveling your head: why not use VR? Because that creepy code is going to creep up WATCH OUT, BEHIND YA!
I've never regretted. I"ve 34" and I love it. I has increased my productivity many folds.
I have a non-curved 44" super ultrawide and I mainly use it for Picture-by-Picture with my XBOX Series X.
When I do use the full width for just my computer, I make sure to split everything into two distinct workloads. Usually the browser on the right and VSCode on the left.
I don't program for a living but I spend a lot of time going through scripts, documents, text files and the like. I got myself a 2560 x 2880p monitor and am amazed there are only a couple of them available and how little press they get. The only 'issue' I have with it is I've had to do some funky things with my monitor setup to accommodate games that only launch on primary monitor (first world problem) but now that I own one in my multi monitor setup I wouldn't want to go back to 2 16:9 monitors.
all you need for programming is just one sideways (vertical) monitor. can be 60hz, can be 4:3, still works perfectly for coding
Idk about you but I have the center for my editor and then surround it with two browsers or some other program. Hyperland is working beautifully with it. And also tmux for tiling terminal panes. Never had a problem. Also if your goal is to use the mouse as little as possible, Neovim, tmux with a tiling WM is the best thing you could ever use.
They suck for programming but excel for multitasking. I paired my G9 with a BenQ made for programming. All coding takes place on the BenQ and everything else goes on the G9. Can’t beat that.
Great review. I find if you put too much stuff on the screen(s) it starts fighting for your attention, even if it’s on the side. I find myself turning off extra monitors to be able to focus on what’s in front of me. However, I usually have 2 windows side by side. There might be too much for me.
My main concern is that at this size 1440p too low for crystal clear text. I am thinking about getting monitor that has resolution 5120x2160 which would be better at text sharpness.
Lewis - "I'm sure if you're watching you already kinda have an idea of what you wanna do with this real estate."
Us - NO!
At work, we have 2 1080p monitors, and it works OK.
At home, until recently, I had an ultra wide LG with a resolution of 2560x1080. It was curved, and I used it for both work and gaming. Enjoyed doing both on it.
But it died...
Now I have a 2560x1440 monitor, not curved, and I appreciate the vertical real estate I gained. I miss the ultrawide ratio for gaming, but at least, not more black bars when watching YT videos in fullscreen.
After working for years with 2 and 3 screens of 24 to 30 inch and damaging my health in the process (eyes strain, neck issues, head ackes, etc) I did some research and ended up for the best solution: 27" 2k rez and I am using virtual desktops to switch in between IDE, Browser, communication. On top of it I switched to Linux as main OS for the past 3 years.
Unless you work with something like Unreal Engine or suepr professional Sound and Video editing, having ultra wide screen is pointless : D
I had a Dell 34 inch ultra-monitor before. As a Developer myself.. I had to get rid of it and get a regular 32 inch 4k monitor as my primary display. I will get another 27 inch to use as vertical display.
I was "this close" to buying an ultrawide. but decided to stick with two 27in 4Ks.
Just get the samsung G9 57" it's the same resolution as 2 4ks only no seam.
Because nothing makes you productive like a bar down the middle of your sight line.
@@chokocat9064 not exactly. I put one monitor squarely in front of me. And the second off to the side.
4k resolution requires at least a 32 inch
5k 24" iMac says hello
An important tip about the contribution of 240Hz to productivity. I was not aware of this!
Time ago I had 3 cheap curved Samsung 24 inches, and I placed them like ultra wide, one in the middle the other two aside, then I realized how bad is for our neck to be still looking at one of the side screens, it is
painful!! Pretty often I changed my code to the central screen to work for little longer, the side screens were just for quick glances. By those days ultrawide monitors were a trend but I never looked forward to get one.
One day I placed them stacked, only 2 though but one upon the other and it was really good for productivity!! 2 monitors 24 inches stacked was a little too big but I made for 1 year working with them and my productivity increased much more.
Now I have a LG dual Up it is quite good, is equivalent to two 2K 21 inches stacked and without bessels in the middle, not that cheap and only 60hz but no other brand has made that kind of format :/.
Still I have only that dualUp and one smaller 16inches monitor on the side plus the laptop screen 4 screens total. 1 for productivity and the other 2 smaller in the side for quick glances, video calls or screen sharing!!!
Around 30 inches monitor is the sweet spot for productivity work…
If I remember correctly a 49” monitor is the same as having 2x27” monitors next to each other?
Everyone that I know who codes uses 2-3 monitors, so I don’t see the issue here?
I now sit with a 34” Ultrawide with a 27” above it. That setup works great for me. But if I would be offered a 49” for productivity then I would take it. You just got to set it up properly.
The top of the monitor should be at eye level, otherwise neck ache is going to be a problem if you're coding all day, day after day.
I have a triple 27" monitor setup. I want to upgrade at least the center monitor as they are all just 75Hz IPS panels. I'm wondering if I might benefit more from a super ultrawide--the triple monitor setup is really ridiculously wide, and less immersive for gaming because of the bezels between monitors
I have the 45" LG Ultragear, and I don't find that I need to turn my head much with it. I also have it a bit further away than what people normally would have since my desk is curved. Also, I got another 27" flat ultra gear as a secondary vertical monitor because gaming with one monitor sucks lol. During work hours it just becomes either a slack or extra console display
This isn't just an ultrawide, this is like a super ultrawide. Most typical setups are probably 34in, 21:9. This works well for me but, I put my browser for information on a separate 16:9 screen.
It may or may not make logical sense but I advocate eschewing all the fancy gear. We unfortunately do not have permanent desks and I have coworkers who are absolutely crippled when they forget to bring in their fancy annoying keyboard or if they can't get the exact monitor they want. Stay vigilant, there is no reason you can't get your work done on a laptop, and yes I do some UI work.
I had a super ultrawide but changed to two standard ones. I focus on one and have the other as side info, chats etc. This can be achieved with a super ultrawide but for me it was to seamless. I noticed that i needed the space and how it is placed on the side to enhance focus. Perhaps strange but that worked best for me.
I have a ultra wide at work and definitely do not prefer it. My biggest issue is that it is just to short.
At home I got 2 monitors one vertical and one horizontal and that works much better for my use.
1x 32" 4k IPS (not curved, you see everything) and 1x 27" 2k IPS vertical is enough
My perfect setup is 3 27inch monitors side by side. I never trusted the software virtual monitor thing, especially since I use Linux a lot and never know how good the support will be for that.
The best ultra wide for programming is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with dual 4K screens...can act as one complete monitor for gaming in ultra wide or two independent 4K monitors for multi monitor setup
For me a 38" 3840x1600 (24:10) monitor is the best 1 monitor setup for sw development, gaming and internet.
It is, less or more, like 2x 5:4 monitors without a basel in the middle.
I used to have 2x 5:4 in the past, but also 2x 16:9 recently.
2x 16:9 is too wide and it is unconfortable for working on, you have to move your head too much.
So when I had to upgrade I opted for 1x 38" 3840x1600 (24:10) monitor and it is perfect.
Today I would choose an 5120x2160, but at the time it was not in production yet.
I absolutely love my g9 49" for development. However, I still need more screen-estate as I just have to do too many things at once to develop and test certain things. I used to have 2x 27" above the ultra wide, might go back to that
Super Ultrawide and normal ultrawide are really different. Most issues you presented are exclusively for super ultrawide. I've been using a 34 inch ultrawide for years now, and will not go back to 16:9.
We bought them for entire office and everybody likes them (800€ per monitor). Its great when you can try it out if it suita your workflow.
I’m going for 32”, 244 Hz. Think it’ll be enough for everything.
I would probably use an altrawide monitor like that for a F1 simulator setup.
Try Samsung Odyssey Neo G8, I would recommend that monitor if you can afford it.
You should have gotten two 1280x1024 monitors
That's more or less what I like to do. I personally like to get a 1920x1200 monitor and then set a 1280x1024 monitor vertically next to it. The smaller monitor is mostly for things that I just want to read or things that I want to keep track of.
I use Linux KDE Neon with the K Win tile editor. I can create zones to snap windows to on the screen. So I can carve up my ultrawide however I want and have windows snap into my predefined zones. I also have it on an Ergotron arm which is awesome. I my ultrawide also has a high vertical resolution. Not quite 4k vertically, but close enough. I love it. As for refresh rate, that's really irrelevant for programming. You can't type fast enough to notice the difference. That's only a factor in gaming, and even then, only specific games meaningfully benefit from higher than 60hz refresh rates. Color accuracy, resolution, and connectivity matters more. I connect mine to my laptop via a single USB C cable. That one cable gives me video, power, and endless USB ports. I have a lot of stuff connected to it.
Honestly, I hate programming on a 1440 monitor. LG has a 38-in that has 1600 on its vertical height. I appreciate that so much more.
Samsung has an awesome 57-in that is basically two 4K monitors. That one has great vertical resolution too. But I don't love the curve so I haven't even thought about it seriously.
I have mine for 3 years. 3440 x 1440. Happy with having two full size screens next to each other. But I also just spent 500 bucks for the well rated and rather bright monitor. Plus 80 for the adjustable monitor arm. Ce la vie.
So what do you guys recommend ?
I'm still using a 23inch 1080P 2048 x 1152 and a 17-inch square Dell.
And what is the best SMALL screen you would recommend for programming?
GameBoy Color.
So many software options available to make 1 screen super productive for general purpose programming.