Ultrawide vs. 2-1920x1080

[DuRkArcher]

A single 34 in. Ultrawide 21;9 2560x1080.

 

vs.

 

2 1920x1080 monitors.

 

Which is better?

[Krik00]

2 minutes ago, DuRkArcher said:

A single 34 in. Ultrawide 21;9 2560x1080.

 

vs.

 

2 1920x1080 monitors.

 

Which is better?

Depends. 

 

You can benefit from both

[Guest]

Ultrawide because you don't have to worry about bezels

[Oscargot]

I'd take the two monitors as it gives you more pixels. 34 inches imo is too big for 1080p (even at 21:9). If you're using this for gaming, however, two monitors would suck as you'll have your crosshair across the middle of the screen. If you are intending to game across both, I'm recommend looking into another solution altogether.

[Misanthrope]

I plan (maybe) on a 2560x1080 and a 1920x1080 set up: One for games one for productivity but can switch around if the game or media is not supported.

[Mr.Meerkat]

2 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

I plan (maybe) on a 2560x1080 and a 1920x1080 set up: One for games one for productivity but can switch around if the game or media is not supported.

Nah, 1080p 120Hz and a 1440p 60Hz IPS is obviously the way to go...1440p for dem screen estate and 120Hz 1080p for dem competitive edge  

[Bloody-George]

^The aforementioned. If you only want to game on a wider display, going with ultrawide is the better option. However, if you just want more screen "real-estate" for multitasking, including gaming while monitoring your PC and/or doing other stuff (watching videos, streaming), I'd say that two monitors are quite sweet f'ya. Not to mention that some games scale badly on ultrawide displays, which makes gaming on 1920x1080 more viable, and that becomes somewhat uncomfortable at 21:9, if you're the kind of person - like me - who thinks that black tags on the sides of the screen hinders immersion.

 

It all depends on your needs.

[Misanthrope]

2 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Nah, 1080p 120Hz and a 1440p 60Hz IPS is obviously the way to go...1440p for dem screen estate and 120Hz 1080p for dem competitive edge  

I don't compete much, reflexes and fingers aint what they used to. But I can see benefits from that set up for sure.

[martward]

For gaming do not get a dual monitor setup, it's completely unplayable IMO. If you are content on playing on 16:9 and you want more screen for work, then I'd suggest a dual monitor. 

[Mr.Meerkat]

6 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

I don't compete much, reflexes and fingers aint what they used to. But I can see benefits from that set up for sure.

Fair enough  

Only problem with this set up is how I have to use 2 different web browsers  

90% scaling in chrome on my 1080p and 100% scaling in opera on my 1440p...sigh, I just end up using one cause too much effort and I'm always like "why is this so big?" or "why is this so small?" 

 

Any way, to properly answer OP's question, it's all down to what you're gonna do, dual monitors are very helpful if you're planning to stream, do some productivity that requires the real estate (or is easier to have 2 definite windows) or watch a stream while playing a game or doing some work with a single 21:9 being better for media consumption in general.

 

IMO dual monitors are more flexible but it's all down to your habits and how you use your screens  

[Misanthrope]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Fair enough  

Only problem with this set up is how I have to use 2 different web browsers  

90% scaling in chrome on my 1080p and 100% scaling in opera on my 1440p...sigh, I just end up using one cause too much effort and I'm always like "why is this so big?" or "why is this so small?" 

 

Any way, to properly answer OP's question, it's all down to what you're gonna do, dual monitors are very helpful if you're planning to stream, do some productivity or watch a stream while playing a game or doing some work with a single 21:9 being better for media consumption in general.

 

IMO dual monitors are more flexible but it's all down to your habits and how you use your screens  

That's why I'm thinking of that set up: 23.whatever inch 1920x1080 with a 2560x1080 29" should pretty much match vertical sizes thus I'd need no funky scaling.

[Shiv78]

I just got a 34" 2560x1080 2 days ago, replacing 2 22" 1920x1080s. Regardless of gaming, which I don't do much of, I enjoy the single UW waaay more. Though I might lose some horizontal space, it's much nicer. The better gaming capability just adds to the fun. Also LG's OnScreen Control software is frickin amazing.

[Mr.Meerkat]

2 minutes ago, Misanthrope said:

That's why I'm thinking of that set up: 23.whatever inch 1920x1080 with a 2560x1080 29" should pretty much match vertical sizes thus I'd need no funky scaling.

First world problems when both are 24 inches ;-;

Gotta love a 1440p ips with a PPI of 110 at my typical 1m~ viewing distance...whites are white, blacks are black, colours look vibrant, ...or at least that applies when your other monitor is a TN with really really shitty colours  

[Misanthrope]

8 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

First world problems when both are 24 inches ;-;

Gotta love a 1440p ips with a PPI of 110 at my typical 1m~ viewing distance...whites are white, blacks are black, colours look vibrant, ...or at least that applies when your other monitor is a TN with really really shitty colours  

I read "first world problems" and a bunch of stuff about whites and black, my Shitlord senses were tweaking but false alarm.

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, Misanthrope said:

I read "first world problems" and a bunch of stuff about whites and black, my Shitlord senses were tweaking but false alarm.

Am I not allowed to discriminate against TN for making colours look shite?

[Misanthrope]

2 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Am I not allowed to discriminate against TN for making colours look shite?

TN? That's still priviledge you've gotta step aside and let the CRT people decide now! #CRTLivesMatter

[Mr.Meerkat]

22 hours ago, Misanthrope said:

TN? That's still priviledge you've gotta step aside and let the CRT people decide now! #CRTLivesMatter

At least CRT* has decent refresh rates, not the shitty 60Hz we're having to live with as standard...

[Scruffy90]

@ 1080p you'd be better off with 2. @ 1440p you'd be better off with the UW

[cj09beira]

if you already have a 1080p monitor get the 21:9 more screen doesnt hurt, i use this setup and it works fine

[dizmo]

I wouldn't get a 34" ultrawide unless you try it first. I find monitors that are that big and have a 1080p set up are a little too blurry for my liking. It actually gave me headaches trying to read for an extended period of time.

As others have said, it really all depends what you do. In some scenarios 2 screens will be advantageous, in others it won't.

We need more info.

 

1 hour ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Nah, 1080p 120Hz and a 1440p 60Hz IPS is obviously the way to go...1440p for dem screen estate and 120Hz 1080p for dem competitive edge  

Ewww...that resolution change though. Better hope he's not doing spreadsheet work

1 hour ago, Shiv78 said:

I just got a 34" 2560x1080 2 days ago, replacing 2 22" 1920x1080s. Regardless of gaming, which I don't do much of, I enjoy the single UW waaay more. Though I might lose some horizontal space, it's much nicer. The better gaming capability just adds to the fun. Also LG's OnScreen Control software is frickin amazing.

You don't find it too blurry? I couldn't stand a 27" 1080p monitor.

1 hour ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

At least TN has decent refresh rates, not the shitty 60Hz we're having to live with as standard...

There's IPS panels with much higher refresh rates than that

[Shiv78]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

You don't find it too blurry? I couldn't stand a 27" 1080p monitor.

1 hour ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Nope, not at all... around 2, 2.5 feet away, it looks the same, if not slightly better, than my 22" TN 1080p

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, Shiv78 said:

Nope, not at all... around 2, 2.5 feet away, it looks the same, if not slightly better, than my 22" TN 1080p

Odd, must just have more sensitive eyes

[Mr.Meerkat]

19 hours ago, dizmo said:

There's IPS panels with much higher refresh rates than that

Hmmmm...I wonder, I'm talking about how 60Hz is the most common refresh rate on a TN panel...not like you can get 240Hz TN panels now...or how I have a 120Hz TN panel...  

 

20 hours ago, dizmo said:

Ewww...that resolution change though. Better hope he's not doing spreadsheet work

I would disagree, if I ignore the fact how windows 10 is an ass with dual monitors (I swear windows 7 is better for it), it's actually pretty nice  

[dizmo]

3 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

Hmmmm...I wonder, I'm talking about how 60Hz is the most common refresh rate on a TN panel...not like you can get 240Hz TN panels now...or how I have a 120Hz TN panel...  

 

I would disagree, if I ignore the fact how windows 10 is an ass with dual monitors (I swear windows 7 is better for it), it's actually pretty nice  

LoL you can easily get a 120/144hz IPS panel though. Just saying  

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, dizmo said:

LoL you can easily get a 120/144hz IPS panel though. Just saying  

True but the standard is 60Hz as well so...