When you do move closer, especially with a large ultrawide monitor, the curve makes for a panoramic experience as the screen's edges almost seem to wrap partway around you. Few viewers would normally be that far from the screen, except perhaps when watching movies in a group. Added the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 to Notable Mentions; updated text for clarity throughout.

The improvements in visual comfort and the intuitive user interface are ideal for students, home workers and avid gamers. Thanks to the wide-screen, you can enjoy your webinar with viewing larger materials and more attendees.

This MSI Optix Full HD monitor has an ergonomic stand with tilt and lift settings for creating a customized setup, and VESA mount compatibility allows installation on a wall. If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our reviews of 34-inch-plus monitors. The button control system is most often found on general-purpose curved monitors, while gaming and professional displays usually provide the mini joysticks. The LG also has an OLED panel, but because it isn't QD-OLED like the Samsung, you don't get the same bright highlights and vivid colors.

It also has a lower 144Hz refresh rate, but it's still impressive for gaming thanks to its fast response time across its entire refresh rate range. It has fewer office features than the LG as it doesn't have any USB-C ports, and it has worse picture quality than the Samsung because it lacks local dimming. The 170hz and 1 ms response time minimizes blurring, streaking and ghosting for smooth gameplay, while AMD FreeSync technology eliminates input lag for stutter-free and tear-free visuals. ENHANCED FOR VICTORY — Activate FPS/RTS display optimizations and bring out extra detail in darker games.HDR10 delivers a dynamic visual experience and elevated picture quality, enhancing the color of HDR content. Turn on Variable Refresh Rate and enjoy experience stutter-free action not possible from most televisions. Read on for a breakdown of our current top, tested ultrawide models in a variety of categories, followed by a guide to what to look for to land the right big panel for you. Instantly access top streaming services via Gaming Hub and enjoy smooth play with Samsung’s advanced streaming technology.