Home office monitors
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Evening all
Due to a recent change at work, I’m now based from home the majority of the time. I prefer a dual monitor set up, looking online at 2 x 27” monitors, are these likely to be too big and should I be looking and the next size down?
Second question, can anyone recommend a decent monitor for general use? Is there any benefit to a curved screen?
Many Thanks
Due to a recent change at work, I’m now based from home the majority of the time. I prefer a dual monitor set up, looking online at 2 x 27” monitors, are these likely to be too big and should I be looking and the next size down?
Second question, can anyone recommend a decent monitor for general use? Is there any benefit to a curved screen?
Many Thanks
If you were looking at 2 x 27" 1440p monitors but don't have the space, I much prefer a 32" 1440p ultra wide over 2 x 24" 1080p monitors.
For an Ultra wide the curve is nice unless you need really accurate collours, for a regular 16:9 screen I prefer the regular flat models.
Also if you check the recent posts here, there have been a couple of similar threads with lots of advice.
For an Ultra wide the curve is nice unless you need really accurate collours, for a regular 16:9 screen I prefer the regular flat models.
Also if you check the recent posts here, there have been a couple of similar threads with lots of advice.
It largely depends on what apps the bulk of your work is concentrated on.
I do think that you should try and visualise two 27" monitors on your desk before committing to buying them.
You also need to consider what resolution they'll be running in - as you are at risk of an "in your face" experience.
I do think that you should try and visualise two 27" monitors on your desk before committing to buying them.
You also need to consider what resolution they'll be running in - as you are at risk of an "in your face" experience.
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Was discussed in depth above.
A curved monitor is useful for ultra wide 21:9 monitors where the corners will be too far away to be comfortable to view from a single position. Your workflow would have to suit the form factor too, say video editing where you need to see a wide time line.
Otherwise, if you want email on one screen and a word document on another, two screens will work better. You can sit infront of one, make it your main work monitor and put one to the side, etc. If you mount them on monitor arms, you can arrange them in a way you find comfortable. Can’t really do this with an ultrawide, especially a curved one. Would be weird splitting the screen down the middle, eg email on one side, word document to the other side. You would always be looking to one side or the other while you are working, just asking for a crick in your neck at the end of the day.
Was discussed in depth above.
A curved monitor is useful for ultra wide 21:9 monitors where the corners will be too far away to be comfortable to view from a single position. Your workflow would have to suit the form factor too, say video editing where you need to see a wide time line.
Otherwise, if you want email on one screen and a word document on another, two screens will work better. You can sit infront of one, make it your main work monitor and put one to the side, etc. If you mount them on monitor arms, you can arrange them in a way you find comfortable. Can’t really do this with an ultrawide, especially a curved one. Would be weird splitting the screen down the middle, eg email on one side, word document to the other side. You would always be looking to one side or the other while you are working, just asking for a crick in your neck at the end of the day.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 15th December 22:33
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