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Ask HN: Ultrawide vs. Dual Monitors

by huangc10 on 10/30/19, 6:34 PM with 11 comments

I'd like to hear what the community thinks about ultrawide vs. dual monitors. I've been using a dual/triple monitor setup for years and am considering the switch to ultrawide. I'd like to see the communities opinions first! Much appreciated.

*Edit, I want to add that my usage is mostly for work/productivity purposes.

  • by johng on 10/30/19, 6:43 PM

    I've done both and only use "large" monitors now. Be it ultrawide or large high resolution monitors... I can't stand the bezels and turning my neck larger distances/more often always bothered me. I think this is just one of those personal preferences things though.

  • by JohnFen on 10/30/19, 6:48 PM

    I've used both, and I prefer using multiple monitors over the ultrawides. I've found that multiple monitors gives me much more flexibility, as I can orient them in a manner that's most conducive to the task at hand (for instance, being able to aim one monitor towards visitors to show them things).

    But, honestly, my preference is a slight one -- if I have to use an ultrawide instead, that's actually fine.

  • by chrisbennet on 10/30/19, 8:30 PM

    I use both at once.

    Left monitor is a Dell U3818DW 38" curved (3840x1600)

    My right monitor Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q 27-Inch 4K IPS Monitor (3840 x 2160)

    If you price them out, they are are very cheap per day - $4 a day.