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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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 🤩
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
@@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
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.
Why I have both. The curve in the middle of my corner desk. One for production. Two for gaming. Makes it easy to pick what I used based on what I'm doing.
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.
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.
@@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 never bought in to the curved hype, but after seeing a 34" HDR Ultra-wide on sale I started to get interested. This kinda makes me realize I should just stick with my gut and stay flat.
For me swapping to a curved ultrawide felt nice and immersive, and then years later swapping back to a flat monitor felt slightly jarring. Personally for screens larger than 27'' I prefer curved. Either way you get used to whatever you're currently using, and it's one of the specs I pay the least attention to. Curved is just a little bonus if the other specs are to my liking.
@@ShinyVeggie True, and if theres a very mild curve on a 21:9 I can totally see how it would be more helpful than leaning your head to get a good look at the corners, lol. For gaming I can see it being nice and immersive. Do you do any photo editing or graphic design?
@@GrizDrummer25 I've only done some very amateur work for profile pictures and my not so successful youtube channel. My insight is not very reliable, but I would say if the curve is not very steep, then your content creation won't suffer much at all unless you're an actual professional on the field and need that absolute distortion free experience.
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.
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.
I use a 1500R 24" monitor for years and I really like it. I also got a 27" flat monitor and I really do not like how distorted the flat one is, as i am not sitting 5 meters away from it. The curved monitor basically eliminates the distortion I would have, sitting an arm length away. Sitting further away or looking at the monitor with multiple people, the flat one wins obviously. Curved monitors are really nice, but you got to use them in the right situations!
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 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.
Thank you for helping me realize that curved monitors are a quirk. It is now insane to me to think that I could buy a monitor that wouldn't have strait vertical lines
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".
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.
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.
The 27" G7 was my first curved, and I mostly play Quake and CoD, and I sit pretty close, and there has been no issues with this. Doesn't feel weird and no motion sickness.
Yeah it definitely depends on where you sit. But I googled curvatures and view distance before I got the 32 g7 and it’s meant for sitting in front of and immersion. I think this video is sort of an exercise in semantics. You don’t get an aggressive curved monitor unless you Intend on sitting in front of it in a way that captures your whole eye sight. I liked it so much I got a 32 G5 to put next to it.
@@Alloniya As long as you can reach high fps, like 200+ it's definitely worth it. OW isn't too graphically intensive, so should be doable for many newer cards, even if you have to turn down settings. I'm at near max settings, consistent 240fps with a 3070, just fyi.
I recently upgraded from a 24 inch 1080p monitor and bought a used Hannspree HG324QJB 32 inch 2k 144hz curved monitor from my friend for £120 and love it. I was a bit unsure whether 32 inch would be too big for Call of Duty, Guild Wars 2 etc but I love it, it’s really immersive without feeling too big, I don’t need to move my head to see things or strain my eyes.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your monitor. The 32" actually has the same pixel density as the 24", so everything feels the same, but you get more (if that makes sense)
@@ReviewsForLifeYT Ahh I understand you, like the 2k display helps compensate for being 8 inches bigger than the 24 inch. Thank you for taking the time to reply, great video!
Dude, this is a great comparison. I was confused wheather to go for flat or curved as both are in offer (Samsung G5 27 Inch & 24 Inch) with same price. Now I know that, I dont want to go for Curved Display. Thanks Much man, appreciate it.
I found this video through a post on the subreddit r/monitors and really enjoyed it! I wanted to clarify your claim of „curved“ monitors having worse viewing angles. It doesn’t have anything to do with the curve, but rather the panel of the Monitor. The flat screen has an ips panel and the curved a VA panel. Ips panels have the best viewing angles of every lcd display and therefore Va will always lose in a direct comparison. While you can’t say that the viewing angles suffer from a curve, most curved monitors use a va panel wich would make the statement somewhat alright again haha :D
Hey glad you enjoyed my video! Didn't think I would attract Reddit's attention And good point! The panel technologies certainly influence the viewing angles. If I had a curved IPS panel, that'd make for a better comparison
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.
Thank you for making a video about curved vs flat monitor. My final choice of a monitor is: FLAT without feeling like fish eye. Thanks again! Flat rocks!
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
I've been using the Samsung g7 for the last 8 months and man I've noticed none of the problems you address in these videos. Fps's are awesome for me on this panel, I know this could just be a me thing tho
I actually have a curved and a flat monitor as a dual setup. The curved one (1500r MSI Optix) is for gaming and media, whereas the flat one (HP Elite Display) is for creativity (drawing / reading & typing / powerpoint) and photo editing. Although switching between the two takes a minute or two to adjust to (and probably longer for those not used to it), it is the perfect combination for me.
@@kenbitalac650 24inch 1080p flat. If you are opting in for 27 or above, you can go with 1440p curve. Just be sure that you have mid-range above gpu to support this 1440p res.
I alternate between flat screen and curved ultrawide on a daily basis. Flat for work, curved for gaming. The curved screen is definitely more immersive for games but don't get one with a too aggressive curve, I feel 1500R is the sweet spot
my bad for asking a question late but i’ve been planning on buying a monitor never had one always played on a small tv which do you recommend for better gaming curved or not ? i play a lot of modern warfare so i’m trying to see which would be best for me by getting your opinion i play competitive to so i’m trying to find the best yk?
@@SosaClaus Definitely recommend curved for gaming but only if it's also ultra wide, 21:9 atleast. 16:9 doesn't look good with a curve to me. For competitive, ultra wide 1080 would be good for high fps maybe 1440p if you have decent hardware. Keep in mind however for ultrawides, since there's more screen to render, you'll get lower performance than with typical 16:9 monitors
The pixels don't disappear when rotating a curved screen, they are just blocked by the frame of the monitor quicker than a flat panel because the curve of the screen, well, curves over them quicker than a flat panel would because of the curve
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
@@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.
I have the Z-Edge UG27, it's a 27 inch curved gaming monitor and it is awesome. It took a few days to get used to, since I've literally never even seen a curved monitor IRL. That being said, the curve is slight enough to where it doesn't have that issue with the FOV, but it's still immersive. 10/10, am currently buying a second one
I have a 32inch 1500R monitor. I love it. For me, it has less eye strain than my previous. Going back to flat, it feels weird and warped to me, and makes me a bit lightheaded/dizzy
@@-Burb where are you getting that? It literally boils down to which games you play and the environment you place your gaming set up in. Some games the curved is better, some games and work related scenarios the flat is better.
@@zero_grav_original I own a curved ultrawide, it’s great since it’s really the only way to see the whole screen without having a large angle difference between your head and the screen. I’ve personally seen many many 16:9 monitors, curved and not curved, and every time I see a curved one it’s more annoying to look at than simply looking at a flat screen. They’re just not big enough to warrant being curved, and unless you stick your head within 2 feet of the monitor then the curve is typically way too much to the point where, rather than being able to look at the screen directly head on, the manufacturer has curved it too far to where you’re no longer looking straight at the screen, which is kind of the point of the curve. So I guess it’s not inherently bad, but every curved 16:9 monitor I’ve ever seen has been curved in way too far by the manufacturer. The viewing angle on 16:9 monitors are typically much better when they’re just flat.
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
Tried both curved and flat. Been using both for like 6 years now. I can tell you all there's not much difference in gaming and productivity. Or even watching movies. If you have the money and prefers more elegant monitors, go for curved. But flat will just be okay.
good in depth review! I just bought my first curved monitor today (samsung 27g7) and i just dont get the argument about viewing angles. your on a pc! in one seat, in one viewing angle, sitting directly in front of you.. So why would i complain about the picture quality/color (slightly, depending on the monitor) from a diff viewing angle than i already planned on being in? granted i just use mine for gaming, so i can see how that could come into play with certain models if youre only using it for work/animation/drawing for accurate lines. Completely diff than a TV where you can have multiple ppl on a couch watching from slightly diff angles, that would def matter in a purchase. i was weary about my g7 monitor being curved, but i love it!
Same. I love my g7. I've heard that one of the reasons why the g7 is curved is because of its va panel. Va panels don't have as good viewing angles as ips ones so the curve is justified and good.
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.
The pixel disappearing is only happening on VA-panels, when exceeding a certain viewing angle, due to the polarisation of light. The angle is getting narrower when the switching layer has a greater distance to the light source. When you look at the corner from a lets say 60° angle, you would need a direct light source from the outer screen border to make the pixels more visible. A better contrast ratio is the advantagious result.
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.
The brain perfectly compensates for the inaccuracies of the eye lens - optical defects that are corrected in cameras with high-quality photographic lenses. Even when a distorted image is presented to the brain to compensate for the optical defects of the eye, it still applies the same optical corrections, which must lead to distortion and increased strain on the brain.
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.
RUclips recommended me this probably cause I looked for a good 32 panel. So I bought the 32 Samsung G7. The curve is very aggressive and my brain had not adapted to it after 3 month. I changed it for a flat Gigabyte M32Q. Turns out I'd rather live with washed out blacks. If you want the aggressive curve you should try it before you but it.
I made the exact same mistake with the 27 inch model. I thought that I'd eventually get used to the curve but it made me nauseous and movies/shows felt distorted. Maybe it depends on the person but I can't get used to curved screens. It just feels unnatural and 1000r is ridiculous
@@JamesWolffPiano My 34 WQHD G5 will arrive in 2 days, hope it works out for me. Sadly I couldn't test it anywhere near me beforehand. I really don't wanna bring back a giant monitor to the next postal office for returns.
@@MegaJoka100 It's a fantastic monitor. I just personally struggled to get used to the curve and it gave me a headache. Hopefully you'll have better luck though!
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.
BACKLIGHT BLEED ???????????????????????
@@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
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!
BACKLIGHT BLEED ???????????????????????
@@mikelisteral7863 ??
"Just eyeball the angle"
Pretty much summed up my entire experience with graphic design right there
Architecture?
"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.
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
Rich: Buy Curved Monitor
Not so Rich: Flat Monitor
Linus: 16 Flat Monitor, 16K RESOLUTION!
Curved monitor is cheaper
@@AponTechy Lol what? No
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?
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 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
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.
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!
Hands down the most underrated review on youtube
glare test is a rare case of bringing something to my attention that i didnt think about myself)
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
@@mikelisteral7863 why u spam bot
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
The final single minute footage nailed every thing practically ! Thanks a lot bro
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 think such high quality content is very rare on RUclips. Thanks!!
Excellent analysis. I'm binge-watching your reviews.. so I need to subscribe. Done!
Man, that glare demonstration was fantastic.
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.
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.
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.
Love how you go through research papers of good publications and compare the results.
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
Running a 49in WIDE BOI and it's AMAZING. I can't believe I waited so long. Never going back to flat.
You got the g9?
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.
Why I have both. The curve in the middle of my corner desk.
One for production. Two for gaming. Makes it easy to pick what I used based on what I'm doing.
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.
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
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.
The glare is really annoying tho. Thanks for giving a real experience.
I never bought in to the curved hype, but after seeing a 34" HDR Ultra-wide on sale I started to get interested. This kinda makes me realize I should just stick with my gut and stay flat.
For me swapping to a curved ultrawide felt nice and immersive, and then years later swapping back to a flat monitor felt slightly jarring. Personally for screens larger than 27'' I prefer curved. Either way you get used to whatever you're currently using, and it's one of the specs I pay the least attention to. Curved is just a little bonus if the other specs are to my liking.
@@ShinyVeggie True, and if theres a very mild curve on a 21:9 I can totally see how it would be more helpful than leaning your head to get a good look at the corners, lol.
For gaming I can see it being nice and immersive. Do you do any photo editing or graphic design?
@@GrizDrummer25 I've only done some very amateur work for profile pictures and my not so successful youtube channel. My insight is not very reliable, but I would say if the curve is not very steep, then your content creation won't suffer much at all unless you're an actual professional on the field and need that absolute distortion free experience.
I have a 1800r 37inch ultra wide and I love it
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.
Finally a great comparative review. Thanks a lot! There's nothing better than this one.
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 use a 1500R 24" monitor for years and I really like it. I also got a 27" flat monitor and I really do not like how distorted the flat one is, as i am not sitting 5 meters away from it. The curved monitor basically eliminates the distortion I would have, sitting an arm length away. Sitting further away or looking at the monitor with multiple people, the flat one wins obviously.
Curved monitors are really nice, but you got to use them in the right situations!
I could just type down everything he said and turn in a thesis. This is an excellent review
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.
Thank you for helping me realize that curved monitors are a quirk. It is now insane to me to think that I could buy a monitor that wouldn't have strait vertical lines
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 🖖
This is excellent, many simple things that the sellers don't state. Thank you!
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".
This was a fantastically thorough comparison.
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.
Way more thorough than I expected. Great work!
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.
Best video on this ive seen. Thanks you so much for making it Reviews For Life.
Amazing detailed research! You're awesome!
This video makes so many points that I hadn’t thought of AT ALL. Thanks.
This is The review... Gets straight to the point...!
You're a true internet bro for this one, thanks.
The 27" G7 was my first curved, and I mostly play Quake and CoD, and I sit pretty close, and there has been no issues with this. Doesn't feel weird and no motion sickness.
Same here 27" G7 Curved, love it for 240hrtz Overwatch.
Yeah it definitely depends on where you sit. But I googled curvatures and view distance before I got the 32 g7 and it’s meant for sitting in front of and immersion. I think this video is sort of an exercise in semantics. You don’t get an aggressive curved monitor unless you Intend on sitting in front of it in a way that captures your whole eye sight. I liked it so much I got a 32 G5 to put next to it.
@@Venomx-nb1jr Hard agree, shame most people commenting don't seem to understand the short comings of the video.
@@Jack-zt1sr I want to take one for overwatch too, but not sure
@@Alloniya As long as you can reach high fps, like 200+ it's definitely worth it. OW isn't too graphically intensive, so should be doable for many newer cards, even if you have to turn down settings. I'm at near max settings, consistent 240fps with a 3070, just fyi.
I recently upgraded from a 24 inch 1080p monitor and bought a used Hannspree HG324QJB 32 inch 2k 144hz curved monitor from my friend for £120 and love it. I was a bit unsure whether 32 inch would be too big for Call of Duty, Guild Wars 2 etc but I love it, it’s really immersive without feeling too big, I don’t need to move my head to see things or strain my eyes.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your monitor. The 32" actually has the same pixel density as the 24", so everything feels the same, but you get more (if that makes sense)
@@ReviewsForLifeYT Ahh I understand you, like the 2k display helps compensate for being 8 inches bigger than the 24 inch. Thank you for taking the time to reply, great video!
Such an amazing content and comparisons, you helped me so much. Hope your channel grows a lot!
Dude, this is a great comparison. I was confused wheather to go for flat or curved as both are in offer (Samsung G5 27 Inch & 24 Inch) with same price. Now I know that, I dont want to go for Curved Display. Thanks Much man, appreciate it.
I found this video through a post on the subreddit r/monitors and really enjoyed it!
I wanted to clarify your claim of „curved“ monitors having worse viewing angles. It doesn’t have anything to do with the curve, but rather the panel of the Monitor.
The flat screen has an ips panel and the curved a VA panel. Ips panels have the best viewing angles of every lcd display and therefore Va will always lose in a direct comparison.
While you can’t say that the viewing angles suffer from a curve, most curved monitors use a va panel wich would make the statement somewhat alright again haha :D
Hey glad you enjoyed my video! Didn't think I would attract Reddit's attention
And good point! The panel technologies certainly influence the viewing angles. If I had a curved IPS panel, that'd make for a better comparison
I have a curved monitor and it has an IPS panel.
@@thesenate2718 could you share the model of your monitor?
many curved monitors have ips panel
@@galaxy1234 What exactly is your point?
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.
This is next level analysis and I learned alot from it, really appreciated you made this video!
Thank you for making a video about curved vs flat monitor. My final choice of a monitor is: FLAT without feeling like fish eye. Thanks again! Flat rocks!
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
I was on the fence. Best video and the last one I have to see before purchasing. Thanks.
I've been using the Samsung g7 for the last 8 months and man I've noticed none of the problems you address in these videos. Fps's are awesome for me on this panel, I know this could just be a me thing tho
Shill
hi, i play apex, gta etc. Is a curved monitor gonna do me better? i’m kinda lost.
Immersion is all in the mind, I can get immersed in a book.
I actually have a curved and a flat monitor as a dual setup.
The curved one (1500r MSI Optix) is for gaming and media, whereas the flat one (HP Elite Display) is for creativity (drawing / reading & typing / powerpoint) and photo editing.
Although switching between the two takes a minute or two to adjust to (and probably longer for those not used to it), it is the perfect combination for me.
this guy knows what he’s talking about
This answered the dilemma I'm experiencing choosing between curve and flat.
and which one would you choose?
@@kenbitalac650 24inch 1080p flat. If you are opting in for 27 or above, you can go with 1440p curve. Just be sure that you have mid-range above gpu to support this 1440p res.
@@3dxspx703 thanks bro. Though I love bewbs. I’m choosing flat this time 😂
@@kenbitalac650 holy sheit mait. Dats fuckin lol 😂 didn't see that coming. 😂
Thank you for justifying my strong preference for flat monitors, despite the extreme proliferation of curved gaming monitors.
I alternate between flat screen and curved ultrawide on a daily basis. Flat for work, curved for gaming. The curved screen is definitely more immersive for games but don't get one with a too aggressive curve, I feel 1500R is the sweet spot
my bad for asking a question late but i’ve been planning on buying a monitor never had one always played on a small tv which do you recommend for better gaming curved or not ? i play a lot of modern warfare so i’m trying to see which would be best for me by getting your opinion i play competitive to so i’m trying to find the best yk?
@@SosaClaus Definitely recommend curved for gaming but only if it's also ultra wide, 21:9 atleast. 16:9 doesn't look good with a curve to me. For competitive, ultra wide 1080 would be good for high fps maybe 1440p if you have decent hardware. Keep in mind however for ultrawides, since there's more screen to render, you'll get lower performance than with typical 16:9 monitors
The pixels don't disappear when rotating a curved screen, they are just blocked by the frame of the monitor quicker than a flat panel because the curve of the screen, well, curves over them quicker than a flat panel would because of the curve
Wow, really detailed explanation, this was really what im looking for, great job
Thank you. Bcs you do this for people. Not for money.
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. 🙂
I have the Z-Edge UG27, it's a 27 inch curved gaming monitor and it is awesome. It took a few days to get used to, since I've literally never even seen a curved monitor IRL. That being said, the curve is slight enough to where it doesn't have that issue with the FOV, but it's still immersive. 10/10, am currently buying a second one
If you're going to buy a monitor and want an experience from it, why buy such a small monitor?
I have a 32inch 1500R monitor. I love it. For me, it has less eye strain than my previous. Going back to flat, it feels weird and warped to me, and makes me a bit lightheaded/dizzy
Curved display on 27' and above feels great
A RUclipsr with a true scientific mind.
I almost bought a curved screen monitor till I saw this
If it’s ultrawide then curved is wonderful, if not then it’s just dumb.
@@-Burb where are you getting that?
It literally boils down to which games you play and the environment you place your gaming set up in.
Some games the curved is better, some games and work related scenarios the flat is better.
@@zero_grav_original
I own a curved ultrawide, it’s great since it’s really the only way to see the whole screen without having a large angle difference between your head and the screen.
I’ve personally seen many many 16:9 monitors, curved and not curved, and every time I see a curved one it’s more annoying to look at than simply looking at a flat screen. They’re just not big enough to warrant being curved, and unless you stick your head within 2 feet of the monitor then the curve is typically way too much to the point where, rather than being able to look at the screen directly head on, the manufacturer has curved it too far to where you’re no longer looking straight at the screen, which is kind of the point of the curve.
So I guess it’s not inherently bad, but every curved 16:9 monitor I’ve ever seen has been curved in way too far by the manufacturer. The viewing angle on 16:9 monitors are typically much better when they’re just flat.
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
Maybe you should try an UW; curves on a 27" 16:9 doesn't really seem necessary imo.
Facts. My 34 in ultra wide 21:9 is amazing in FPS games like CoD.
Tried both curved and flat. Been using both for like 6 years now. I can tell you all there's not much difference in gaming and productivity. Or even watching movies. If you have the money and prefers more elegant monitors, go for curved. But flat will just be okay.
good in depth review! I just bought my first curved monitor today (samsung 27g7) and i just dont get the argument about viewing angles. your on a pc! in one seat, in one viewing angle, sitting directly in front of you.. So why would i complain about the picture quality/color (slightly, depending on the monitor) from a diff viewing angle than i already planned on being in? granted i just use mine for gaming, so i can see how that could come into play with certain models if youre only using it for work/animation/drawing for accurate lines. Completely diff than a TV where you can have multiple ppl on a couch watching from slightly diff angles, that would def matter in a purchase. i was weary about my g7 monitor being curved, but i love it!
Same. I love my g7. I've heard that one of the reasons why the g7 is curved is because of its va panel. Va panels don't have as good viewing angles as ips ones so the curve is justified and good.
@@eliasmako3800 yeah im lovin it!
Love my g7 as well
BACKLIGHT BLEED ???????????????????????
@@mikelisteral7863 not that I've noticed any. Before that I had an Acer XB270HU and it had noticeable bleed.
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.
subbed for the review and making it easier for me to understand
The pixel disappearing is only happening on VA-panels, when exceeding a certain viewing angle, due to the polarisation of light. The angle is getting narrower when the switching layer has a greater distance to the light source. When you look at the corner from a lets say 60° angle, you would need a direct light source from the outer screen border to make the pixels more visible. A better contrast ratio is the advantagious result.
That's really cool! where can I find more info about this?
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
The brain perfectly compensates for the inaccuracies of the eye lens - optical defects that are corrected in cameras with high-quality photographic lenses. Even when a distorted image is presented to the brain to compensate for the optical defects of the eye, it still applies the same optical corrections, which must lead to distortion and increased strain on the brain.
Very cool and interesting video, I hope you'll get more views you really deserve them... I'll continue to watch all your videos :)
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.
Try the LG 38gl950 3840x1600 ultrawide with a curve of 2300. Coming from a flat panel this is realy good, but expensive
Great video. I love how indepth you go, while still keeping it easy to understand and to the point. Subscribed.
Wow this was a great vid! I truly appreciate it!
The only reason I have the Samsung G7 was because it was the only monitor in the market that was HDR 600, 1440p 240Hz all in the same panel
RUclips recommended me this probably cause I looked for a good 32 panel. So I bought the 32 Samsung G7. The curve is very aggressive and my brain had not adapted to it after 3 month. I changed it for a flat Gigabyte M32Q. Turns out I'd rather live with washed out blacks. If you want the aggressive curve you should try it before you but it.
I made the exact same mistake with the 27 inch model. I thought that I'd eventually get used to the curve but it made me nauseous and movies/shows felt distorted. Maybe it depends on the person but I can't get used to curved screens. It just feels unnatural and 1000r is ridiculous
@@JamesWolffPiano It surely is, man.
@@JamesWolffPiano My 34 WQHD G5 will arrive in 2 days, hope it works out for me. Sadly I couldn't test it anywhere near me beforehand. I really don't wanna bring back a giant monitor to the next postal office for returns.
@@MegaJoka100 It's a fantastic monitor. I just personally struggled to get used to the curve and it gave me a headache. Hopefully you'll have better luck though!