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Are Ultrawide Monitors Worth It?

7.2K views· 87 likes· 8:35· Oct 10, 2023

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Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/16ozsetups If you're stuck between purchasing an ultrawide monitor to replace your existing monitor and grabbing an additional monitor to extend your setup, there are a few things to consider. Monitor in the video: Dell S3422DWG: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Curved-Monitor-Refresh-Display/dp/B095X7RV77?th=1 As always, skip around in the chapters below: Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Use Cases 3:23 - Flat vs. Curved 4:05 - Regular vs. Ultrawide 7:00 - Conclusion

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In this video I break down the real question behind “are ultrawide monitors worth it?”—because for most of us on normal budgets, it’s not about what’s coolest, it’s about what actually makes your desk setup better. I go through the main use cases where an ultrawide makes sense (and where it doesn’t), especially if you’re deciding between replacing your current monitor with one big panel or just adding a second display. I also get into the stuff people don’t think about until after they buy: flat vs. curved, how an ultrawide compares to a regular 16:9 monitor day-to-day, and what that means for productivity, gaming, and general desk workflow. I use the Dell S3422DWG as the example monitor, and I wrap it up with a simple way to decide: if you want a cleaner, simpler setup with fewer cables and a single “main screen” experience, ultrawide is a solid move. If you rely on hard separation for multitasking (or need different apps full-screen at once), a dual monitor setup can still be the better value.

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