There is now an incredible range of monitors and displays on the market. It's easy to lose track and you have to dig deep into your pockets for many products. Ultrawide monitors in particular are now very popular. But what exactly does Ultrawide mean? Is an ultrawide monitor better than a so-called dual monitor setup, i.e. two individual screens? Let's find out!
There is now an incredible range of monitors and displays on the market. It's easy to lose track and you have to dig deep into your pockets for many products. Ultrawide monitors in particular are now very popular. But what exactly does Ultrawide mean? Is an ultrawide monitor better than a so-called dual monitor setup, i.e. two individual screens? Let's find out!
Ultrawide describes monitors that are very wide compared to their height. These often work with an aspect ratio of 21:9 instead of the classic ratio of 16:9. They are often also referred to as widescreen monitors. By placing different windows next to each other on one screen, they create the visual effect of having two screens next to each other. However, there is no dividing line between the two monitors and instead just one wide workspace.
In addition to a regular ultrawide monitor, there are now also special curved monitors. This means that the screen is not only very wide, but also curved. The advantage of this type of screen is that the eyes do not have to work at different distances from the edges. This leads to an immersive result, as glare and reflections are also reduced. One disadvantage of a curved monitor, however, is that you have to sit directly in front of the screen to use it. sideways use is not possible.
A dual monitor setup is when you use two screens at the same time. The two screens are then connected to form a workspace and you can move individual windows from one screen to the other. This provides much more workspace than with just one standard monitor. However, unlike with an ultrawide screen, there is always a border between the two areas. It is advantageous if the screens have the same display size.
In any case, both methods of monitor setup offer a way to increase your own productivity. Both variants offer their own advantages and disadvantages.
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