Curve or Flat

[fdvf]

Hi all,

 

I've been looking to buy a new (used) monitor mainly for video editing and although I might also game on it, it will be less times.

 

It's been years that I am used to work with dual screens, both on my daily work and also on my personal pc (both computers are connected to the same monitors) but I want to separate them and have my day-to-day work space and for my personal pc.

 

At my local stores I saw a few curved screens with a nice price tag and ever since i've been thinking about getting one, but I don't know/understand what will be the benefit of having one for video editing (freelance work) or for general use for that matter.

 

Keep in mind that I do not need an Super Max Ultra Color Correct monitor because I do not make color corrections on the videos (SOOC), but I do want bang for my buck screen #1 for Work, #2 for Games (if any time available )

 

Thank you!

[voyager_]

I think it's more to do with personal preference. My ultrawide is curved, i think it does help with the sides of the screen looking better since the curve helps with the viewing angle but my wife wanted a flat ultra wide for her home office setup because it pushes back closer to the wall when not in use and that took more priority and she couldn't tell the difference. I would try them at a couple stores and see what you prefer.

[OddOod]

I'd browse around on Rtings to get an idea of what was good a few years ago, then look for those models on the used market. 
The idea of a curved monitor is that you get more space that is in the optimal viewing angle.
My wife has a 49" DQHD with a 1000R curve and loves it, while I have a flat 34" WQHD which I run vertically next to my stacked 4K monitors. 
It's very much a personal preference and usecase thing. Also flats *tend* to be cheaper. 

[Doobeedoo]

Which aspect ratio and size, usually it's curved for ultrawide as for 16:9 makes no sense. Also for editing may be worse if you use things that when you look at want i to look straight line horizontally.

[Stahlmann]

I'd say it heavily relies on the form factor.

 

For 16:9 I'd say flat is better. At larger sizes like 42" I wouldn't mind a slight curve, but still prefer flat.

 

For 21:9 I'd prefer a slight curve like 2000-1800R.

 

For 32:9 you can get away with more extreme curves like 1200-1000R. But I don't like this format either way.

[fdvf]

Well, pulled the trigger 10 min ago (visited a local store) on a LG 29wl500 it came at 111,43$ (used) in very good condition.

[fdvf]

I appreciate everyone for your inputs and suggestions