Curved vs Flat Monitor Performance| In Depth Analysis
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Some not-so-common facts about curved displays that most people gloss over.
Updated Dec 2021: Viewsonic has updated their article and have removed the research I quoted.
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Research Paper for curved vs flat
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How I calculated the angles for the monitors.
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Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:32 curve uniformity
1:24 gaming
2:47 productivity
3:09 field of view
4:31 eye strain and glare
6:03 conclusion 
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I love the fact that you went into the study about eye strain and figured out that the data is cherry picked.
Its probably the most important point to confirm before you quote any study.
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@@mikelisteral7863 Where????
@@AssassinIronMan any monitor review that doesnt talk about back light bleed is ignorant
@@mikelisteral7863 lol you sound like a Trump supporter
@@AssassinIronMan where did you get political stance from any of what he said wtf?
Finally, a guy who is straight to the point, who knows how to do research, and isn’t a flashy youtuber with their stupidly “WOW” thumbnails...
May 2021 Update: I've had my curved Monitor for a while, and I enjoy it much more than my office computer that is still nice, new but isn't curved. If you've been on the fence on curved monitors, they're worth the experience.
Imagine a video about monitors with wow thumbnails
@@tapper666 They exist
@@tapper666 Sadly the guy above is correct
im just replying to keep the 1 reply per week going
@@TDPlayz im just replying to keep the 1 reply per week going
This video is probably Saving a lot of money out there.
Saved me
Curved monitors cost the same as flat monitors for the moment. The main thing is to decide whether you want a VA panel vs IPS. All curved monitors are VA. If you are gaming or completing tasks in a mostly dim or dark setting, VA is the best choice, curved or not. IPS is better when dealing with bright environments, minis the glare.
Saved me too
@@future_teknokrat7585 IPS is universally considered better for gaming.
@@kbob9625 except the G7 is pretty much the best gaming monitor
"Just eyeball the angle"
Pretty much summed up my entire experience with graphic design right there
Architecture?
Rich: Buy Curved Monitor
Not so Rich: Flat Monitor
Linus: 16 Flat Monitor, 16K RESOLUTION!
Curved monitor is cheaper
This video made me check my curved screen with a ruler to see if I got all the curve I paid for.
you get all the curve or what?
Update us ffs
Do not forget to update the monitor firmware to take advantage of the latest curves.
The suspense is curving my brain
He didn't get the curve and smashed his monitor in a fit of rage
I know you've had lots of praise from others, so this may get lost in the shuffle, but I wanted to say how great these videos are and how much I appreciate them. Thank you for being authentic, simple, deep and for doing it with your own money. Your videos really help me. Blessings on all you do!
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@@mikelisteral7863 ??
I have an acer curved screen and when i look a a flat display it dosnt look right to me. Almost like the flat screen is curving the opposite way.
I just made the switch about a month ago (from curved back to flat) and I had this feeling for about a week yeah. It was very weird. Went away though.
Holy shit I had the same feeling, went from curved to flat and for about a week it looked like it was sticking out toward me! Gotten used to it now tho.
I've switched back and forth a couple times over the years and now there's zero adaption time moving between them, but yeah the first time each transition was trippy.
Well, it is curving away from you, sort of. What I mean is on a flat monitor, the sides are a bit farther away from your eyes than the center. That's not an optical illusion, it's just what we're used to, and usually only particularly noticeable as you get into bigger monitors.
Omg same. I have an ultrawide curved monitor so everytime i sit in front of a flat monitor it seems like it's curved the other direction. Its so weird
"Advertisers are really good at promoting their products. Almost like they do it for a living".
Great line and awesome video. Thank you!!
Eggaxctly. Only in the 2020s does a straight line that doesn't look straight isn't considered as a defect.
By "promoting", does he mean 'lie through their teeth' in order to make a sale?
And by lying, this includes ommisions to deceive potential buyers.
(hence the text in the click image of this vid "What they didn't tell you.")
Based on thoughtful review vids I've watched so far.
- Curved is a good idea, for the immersion, but not if the monitor is small; and not a single monitor.
- 1000R curved 27 or 32" monitors are ridiculous. The curve is too tight.
I theorise they made them to sell to folks who haven't much money, and like to play with their face a few hundred mm from the screen...extreme budget immersion.
- The best way to immerse yourself is with mutilpe monitors with a low curve rate, with a minimum coverage of two monitors.
- I theorise manufacturers realised not everyone can afford multiple monitors, and they can make more money by deceptively advertising single curved monitors, hence, e.g., the idiotic 1000R curve.
I genuinely respect your work, from personal impressions to going through relevant papers. This is great as it gets for me :)
The best explanation on Cuved V. Flat monitors. You were analytical without being overly cynical and explained it all in simple terms. Keep it up as we could use more people like you in the community.
need to get your rating up, was researching monitors for my new pc. You are the only one I found, who actually tries to show the experience scientifically. And not just like a advertisement. Really enjoyed viewing your video.
This felt like the Mythbusters but for curved monitors, good job! I wonder when we'll get a hybrid monitor that could switch between flat and curved by using something like flexible screens tech.
honestly I could see that happening in like 10 - 20 years
@@Ystijger nah man I can see that happening in the next 2-3 years . You did see flexible phones right . Like just bend the monitor as you wish . It doesn’t have to last thousand of bends just a few hounded would be enough if you bend it everyday once for 3 years u are under 1000
@@Ystijger Its possible with oled right now but its impractical
it just happened, check the corsairs. Pretty impressive
@@Ystijger welp, corsair has announced their monitors that can change haha
awesome review! pacing is improving and research is spot on. I loved the glaring example with the moving light!
Thanks Kurt! I appreciate your feedback!
Finally a great comparative review. Thanks a lot! There's nothing better than this one.
Love how you go through research papers of good publications and compare the results.
glare test is a rare case of bringing something to my attention that i didnt think about myself)
Excellent analysis. I'm binge-watching your reviews.. so I need to subscribe. Done!
This is next level analysis and I learned alot from it, really appreciated you made this video!
I'm a UI designer who once had a curved monitor. The fact that I couldn't have a straight line appear straight on my monitor was a deal breaker for me. I just purchased a flat 34 inch ultrawide monitor.
curved monitors are TERRRIBBBLEEEE for things like modeling, photoshop, and things like that
@@skyguy1988What about just viewing photos and videos, and general desktop use?
Such an amazing content and comparisons, you helped me so much. Hope your channel grows a lot!
The final single minute footage nailed every thing practically ! Thanks a lot bro
I think such high quality content is very rare on RUclips. Thanks!!
Got the BenQ Ex3203R and i think the curved screen is just perfect. it isnt noticeable and during gaming it's more immersive. Still great video tho!!
Hey yeahmap!! didnt think i would see you here, i used to watch your forza videos and they were so fun!
Was able to use one at a friend house, and the limited viewing position was my biggest gripe. And it isn't just horizontal position due to the focal point, but vertical position too. With the curve, viewing from too high or low magnifies the distortion on the farthest end. Positioning my eyes anywhere but directly center felt uncomfortable, which was an issue for my friends setup which limited the monitors vertical adjustment.
Way more thorough than I expected. Great work!
Hands down the most underrated review on youtube
This is excellent, many simple things that the sellers don't state. Thank you!
Bro, you just saved me a lot of head-ache (literally) and also some money. Thank you!
It's a bit exaggerated. I've never experienced headaches using my curved monitor
Bro now that's a detail and fact rich review with math thrown in and academic papers. You've saved me from getting a 1000r monitor! Definitely subbing.
So good! Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Super helpful!
Wow, really detailed explanation, this was really what im looking for, great job
That is pretty much my observation after buying a curved monitor. The distortion is more distracting than the immersion it can provide. I wouldn't buy another curved monitor unless, maybe, it is a ultra wide.
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Yeah i just went with flat monitor before i even watched this video so lucky me haha
As someone who has been using an ultrawide BenQ 35 l xr3501 for nearly 4 years I can really recommend an ultrawide curved monitor.
Mine being an older model (released in 2015) only has a 2000R curve to it compared to the tighter curves on newer models. I bought this monitor for a pretty good price in 2017 and even though it might be showing it's age I am not in a rush to buy a new monitor. (especially considering recent scalping of GPUs and the likes)
for 16:9 go flat, if ultrawide, absolutely go curved, its definitely amazing to have
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Great video. I love how indepth you go, while still keeping it easy to understand and to the point. Subscribed.
This video makes so many points that I hadn’t thought of AT ALL. Thanks.
Very cool and interesting video, I hope you'll get more views you really deserve them... I'll continue to watch all your videos :)
Amazing detailed research! You're awesome!
Man, that glare demonstration was fantastic.
I could just type down everything he said and turn in a thesis. This is an excellent review
I think the 1000r has worked well for the 32". I do not have enough space for two monitors on my desk. Therefore the 32" g7 has allowed me to get close to a two monitor experience up close (for productivity). Then an immersive gaming experience with the 1000r curve which I do not think is extreme for 32".
I own a fairly cheap curved monitor, the msi optix mag241c. It's 24 inch with a 1500R curve. I absolutely love it! Works great in competitive fps games too.
>24 inch
Yeah of course you like it because it's friggin tiny and you won't get an experience with it even if it was flat anyway
best video on this topic. man, you just done it better than any one else. straight to the point, necessary things, and final conclusion..best bro best.
I was on the fence. Best video and the last one I have to see before purchasing. Thanks.
Wow this was a great vid! I truly appreciate it!
subbed for the review and making it easier for me to understand
I Really appreciate your depth of analysis and presenting in an easy manner 👍😁
Thanks for making this. I really wanted to know more about curved screens.
They best takeaway I can get in this video is to test the monitors first before you buy them. It feels pretty unlikely right now but if you have friends that have the monitor you want to buy, try out theirs first to get a feel for it.
Except you have to BUY the monitors to test them. . . If you follow the video, or don't have a local shop.
I rarely give thumbs up. I love the amount of research you've done (rare these days). Cheers
Why
@@ThawhidProbably doesn't want to add videos they won't watch again to their "liked videos" playlist. I only give thumbs up on videos I think I may want to watch again.
@ClassicalPan oh I'm the opposite. I like everything I watch, except ofcourse if I actually don't like it. I just save videos in separate playlists if needed
What a great in depth video! I’ve been considering getting a curved monitor and this helps inform my decision. Thanks!
did you or did you not buy it?
Thank you! That's very useful. Especially the counterintuitive part about the FPSs.
This is The review... Gets straight to the point...!
Amazing review thank you very much! Getting myself a flat one. Also my second monitor is also flat so it's better for me
really good reportings, hope your channel grows fast!
Fascinating, I had never considered the things you're describing in your video, thanks!
I have a fault in my left eye which makes me partially blind on the left eye which messes with my depth perception(I can only see with about 60 percent of my eye) and when playing with a flatscreen for more than 1 and a half hour I would get this weird feeling of being further away from things than I really am which stopped happening after I switched to a curved one.
I have an astigmatism and every since I got a curved Samsung 27in monitor it has made a difference in how my eyes feel after a long session. Also just upgraded my 2nd screen(2006 flat screen) to a new MSI 27in curved. They look great together 2 curved 27in monitors 🤩
How is msi now in my country there are no good service should I buy or not
This was a fantastically thorough comparison.
Great video.
I have a 32" 1800r 1440p monitor which I need to replace. And that curvature is an excellent jack of all trades, without forcing you into an exact viewing distance or being perfectly centered. It also minimal impact to your FOV in games, while improving your viewing angle a bit.
I would love to get a 32" Neo G7 (2022 model), but frankly, even though I generally like curved screens, 1000R is just too curved. If i lean back in a chair, the view gets very distorted. And the G7 also has that non-uniform curvature you mention (the old 1440p 1800R has a uniform curvature).
Really the neo g7's curve ranges from about 500R to 4000R (from the center to the edges). It's extremely distracting, and headache inducing. And it validates all of the criticisms people have of curved screens for productivity (those criticisms lose validity with a more gentle uniform curve).
I don't think I would enjoy a curvature greater than 1500, and no matter what, it absolutely has to be a _uniform_ curvature. So the best non-OLED display out there, which I would gladly pay full price for, is effectively ruined by marketing & engineering team drinking too much of their own koolaid regarding curved displays. Maybe someday someone will make a 1500-2000 R version of that panel, with a uniform curve. Until then... no deal. May end up with an Asus PG42UQ 42" OLED flat screen, even though I really would prefer a quantum dot curved 32" VA. Just not THAT curved, and not with a drastically non-uniform curve.
I heard so many complaints like this before getting a curved display (but mine was ultrawide) and none of this ended up bothering me. Who sits on the side of the monitor for work?? Even gaming is fine, you don't really notice the stretching of the edges, cause you look at the middle part mostly.
Same I have an ultrawide curved one too and the gaming experience especially for casual games is insanely good
Yeah it makes sense both flat and curved have their pros and cons, it just depends which one better fits your needs/preference and exactly what each one excels at. I have 2 MSI QHD 1440p 144 Hz gaming monitors myself and love them, although I would like to remove the gap between them somehow lol.
@@fatihgul613 Do you mean like watching streams or movies from the bed/counch? I do that, I love the view myself but I think if you have a big curved TV for movies that would yield even better experiences.
Great analysis. Goes into everything I was looking for.
Ips has better viewing angles and color than VA panels do. The curved displays were VA and the flat one was ips.
@@LZeugirdorTrue, but viewing angles are going to be irrelevant to most people because we position ourselves at the optimal viewing angle anyway, and most of us don't have several people looking at the display.
I love the content. I wish there were more sources like this! Subscribed!
Great video. One note tho @ the 4min mark the LG is an IPS panel and the Samsung is a VA panel and probably a significant factor in was observed.
Didnt do a scientific research before i bought a curved 27" MSI screen but have now used it for three years and still like it. 👍
@Omnibud curved monitors are better
I myself got a curved monitor from my father a 24 inch and one thing I notice is that I get fatigue a lot faster if I play fast movemnt games but after all I enjoy it it's pretty good you seem like you have a better vision in every corner of the screen
Best video on this ive seen. Thanks you so much for making it Reviews For Life.
You're a true internet bro for this one, thanks.
Got a slight curved ultrawide 21:9 screen. It's perfectly fine for production. Where it shines is open world games and multiple windows at the same time. I'd advice not going for a very curved screens as my screen, which has just a slight curve is well enough and more would actually worsen the experience in my opinion.
what's the R rating on your monitor?
@@cristianitsirc6830I'd like to know, too.
Thank You... I am about to buy a monitor next month and I am still money to buy a good monitor.. This video helped me understand that instead of 1000R buy a 1500R Display monitor.
Wich one did you buy? I got the Mi Surface 34 (3440x1440, 144hz, 32', freesync) for around 444€ , best decision ever.
I always had my doubts. Thanks for this!
Wow this is an amazing video, thank you for putting it together. Learned so much and so easily.
I have a curved ultrawide 34". Its a good monito but I dont think curve is any usefull. At the beginning I noticed it very clear but as you get used to it, it just seems flat. If you ask me if curved is better I cant really see any advantage.
Try the LG 38gl950 3840x1600 ultrawide with a curve of 2300. Coming from a flat panel this is realy good, but expensive
I gave you a thumbs up for the clear effort and research you did for the video…and math. But I have to say, the information was coming at me so fast I couldn’t the really process it enough to be helpful.
What an informative, well-researched and pertinent video. Thank you
When I see straight lines after curved monitor everything is distorted.
At 1:08 you use a 15cm instead of 30cm flat edge and therefore have less gap.
I was reading through the comments to see if anyone points this out. The video used a shorter length of ruler to measure the edge than the center. That's why the screen is flatter towards the edge. Apart from this, it's a good review.
Thanks, this video helped a lot I don't want a curved monitor after watching this video as get fatigue, motion sickness and I sometimes don't view the monitor at a center view a lot of times.
great video. I'm unsure if I should buy a curved or a regular monitor and this helped me a lot
I've been wanting to upgrade from my flat 27" to a curved 34" ultrawide for some time now for gaming, but with me working from home now as well I worry a curved ultrawide would be terrible for my CAD and 3D modelling work (with straight lines appearing curved). Would you agree?
The older ultrawides (Dell, Asus or Acer) were quite large curves, and perhaps this would be okay for CAD work? Unfortunately it seems the trend of manufacturers now is muh more aggressive 1500R and 1000R curves which is a shame.
Wow, seeing your comment is a bless from God. I too work with Auto CAD and Solidworks and i'm building my own PC so i could work at home and i was just thinking about what you said and the monitor i was hoping to buy which is the Odyssey G7. I am too concerned if the distortion would be that big of a deal breaker =/
To get the same experience as 'us' he bought 3 monitors out of his own money.. that got me laughing but mainly crying tbh 🤣😭 good vid tho 🖖
The glare is really annoying tho. Thanks for giving a real experience.
This video got a lot better when the trig was brought out. Always enjoy comparing things with math to further make more sense on the product.
Interesting topic. I stopped messing with my fov when I got a curved monitor because I felt I didn’t need to. Good to know though. I really just think it’s about preference. I sit very close to my monitor because my setup is dookie cheese so that’s probably why I prefer the curve.
You really got to the point with well researched straightened up answers. Well done, you got a subscriber :)
I'm sure you can get a lot more followers in time if you keep doing what you did in this video. Success is exponential.
This is exactly the type of analysis I was waiting for when the G9 came out. Good thing I didn't get it because some of these things are deal-breakers for me, as expected.
That was very useful and professional, much more than channels with 100 times your subs.
I really liked your analysis, thanks!
(you got a new sub)
Thanks! And welcome to the channel!
Thank you so much, the gaming section of your video really made me reconsider buying a Samsung G5 since I play mostly FPS. I stick with a flat screen for now. 👍
I really enjoy my 27", 1500 curved, 165hz, 1 ms VA screen.
I tried a flat 27" IPS but changed back to curved.
supprise me . i just bought VA 1500 . thanks for ur comment
Thank you so much for this review! I was deciding whether to buy a flat or curved monitor for my new PC. Your video helped me decide to go with a 31.5 inch flat screen HP QHD monitor, which I will be using for both school work and gaming. I was dead set on buying a curved monitor, but as you showed in your video, a lot of the hype is overinflated due to biased data collection and marketing. I really appreciate that you used scientific papers and math to make your case, as well as helpful demonstrations with the light source, rotations, and ruler, so thank you for that. I will be subscribing to your channel based on this review alone. I wish more reviewers took the time to do actual research, instead of just giving a personal opinion.
I have had a a new curved monitor, also 31.5, Lenovo D32qc-20. Then, after just a month, it broke. I bought another one - flat - since I thought it wouldn't make a big difference, since I felt no big change aside from a feeling of slightly better immersion. Well - it turns out, it made a big difference when I switched back to flat. i was absolutely crushed by how bad - subjectively - a flat monitor is in this size. The middle of the screen was right in my face, while the edges fell of, and it was an annoying experience. Right now, I'm really thinking of getting another curved one. But I am really not fond of having to sell this monitor then. These things are quite big. But I would absolutely and only reccommend a curved screen for a single monitor setup of that size if you get one new.
I liked this video and have been interested in the samsung G9 monitor. I would totally watch a follow up video on curved ultrawide comparisons!
I’ve been using a 1800R monitor for about 3 years now, a very weird effect I’ve noticed is when looking at a normal flat monitor, it looks bowed or fish eyed. And apparently this is a common effect people experience all over the world.
Yes, a similar thing happened in reverse years ago when flat screen televisions began to take over from older CRT units with a convex screen curvature. If you'd been used to watching the curved screen, a flat screen image looked concave as if it was bowing in across the center. Once you'd been watching the flat screen exclusively for long enough, your brain relearned and the flat screen began to look "normal".
@Fishy hmm no, I drive for living, and I’ve never had a car accident and have had a curved monitor now for over three years, the reason for curves monitors is because your eyes are not round they are curved, and the curve in most monitors are the same natural curvature of your eyes.
@Fishy _"...can potentially cause permanent eye damage and possibly increase car accidents or other injuries"_
Absolute nonsense.
@Fishy hahaha WTF no. I used a 1800R curved monitor for years and then switched to a flat IPS monitor. I have to say I prefer the curved one for sure because it gives superior viewing overall, but I wanted an IPS panel over the VA. Also, the first 2 weeks of using the flat monitor it was kinda weird as it looked like the monitor is bowed outwards in the center but after 2 weeks I guess I got used to it and it looks normal to me now.
@Fishy I've never had any problems while driving. I didn't notice anything weird with my eyes, as other curved monitor users mentioned as well.
There is a fundamental problem with this testing because between the ViewSonic and Samsung one is 32 inch and one is 27 inch and one is 240 HZ and one is 144 HZ so it's not only a measuring curved versus flat he's also measuring different sizes different response times and different hertz.
different panels too
I would really love to know your opinion on curved vs flat ultrawides if you get to it. I've been thinking for months now and would use it for productivity but a little hesitant about having slightly distorted lines with a curved monitor when doing work.
I recently picked up a Dell 3222DGM as my first curved display I have ever owned. 32" with an 1800R curve. I am SO glad I picked the lesser curve as my first curved display. The viewing angles are kind of terrible, which is a let down, and I'm sure would have been even worse if it was 1500R. I did get used to it within a couple days. The contrast is amazing though, being a VA panel with a 3000:1, It's almost blinding at full brightness. It does feel more immersive in my opinion, but I don't have a 32" flat to compare. If I could go back and choose again, I really think I'd pick the curved one again. It's subtle so it wasn't jarring to get used to for the first time, and that contrast is incredible when sitting right in front watching a good movie, or gaming. I think I would have returned the 1500R if I got that instead. Great video with good comparisons for anyone thinking of going curved.
Great video but there is one point and demonstration that I found a little confusing. When you were talking about the curve of the monitor not being uniform you showed this with a ruler, but when you showed the "flat" ends of the monitor you only put half the ruler on the display. I'm not sure if the point still stands, but I think a better way of showing this is taking a picture from above and putting the edge of a circle over it to see how far the curve strays from an actual circular shape.
Good point! That information could've been better presented better by taking a picture like you said.
Really well researched video. I have had my first ultrawide, curved monitor for exactly one year after a lifetime of flat monitors and have to say that I enjoy it a lot. It helps with the immersion in gaming, but for everyday use, it's not that beneficial. I have a multi-monitor setup with two flat panels on either side of my curved ultrawide. From my limited experience in the matter it seems like the curvature only helps with either larger 16:9 panels above 34", or ultrawide panels. From what I've seen it doesn't seem like a curved panel makes much of a difference on a 27" 16:9 or below since the screen is small enough that you can see all of it well enough without needing curvature to bring the edges closer to your eyes. That's just my opinion though, what do you think?
I agree with your assessment. Curved is better for ultrawides and larger. I've also done a video on a ultra, ultrawide, and that's when the curve really makes a difference. Check it out! ruclips.net/video/w_flxNoRvBg/видео.html
@@ReviewsForLifeYT Thanks. I will.
@@acidwizard6528 Hello, so you mean a 34 ultrawide that is flat is still fine?
@@arvi8843 I haven't seen one that is 34" ultrawide, and flat. My main monitor is exactly that but with the curve. I'm sure it would be fine either way, but it's my feeling based on no scientific studies whatsoever that smaller screens don't benefit as much from being curved.
@@acidwizard6528 Thank you for your insight. 🙂
Great and honest review and research, subed, keep-it-up!
Thank you, I'm using Xiaomi 34" 1500R display for about 3 years, and recently thinking about upgraid my monitor image queality. 32" 1000R Samsung Neo G7 was my first option, but I was worried about that extrime curve, because using monitor not only for gaming. Well, now you helped me settle that question, will keep my research~
And nice drawing btw
My take away: if I want curved, go ultra-wide curved
Thank you for the great review! No bias for one brand over another, you simply stayed on topic for the design not the maker / seller.
How did you get to that conclusion from the video? That's not what he said
@@Davo198 did you even watch this video, or listen to what he said? Multiple times he references how things are more severe on the 1000r, and around the 6:20 point I think it was, he soecifically states he’d rather have the 1500r than the 1000r.
Why? The larger the radius, the flatter the screen. So, you’re getting curved, without drastic curve.