PC monitor - 21:9 or 16:9 ?

[robina_80]

hi all,

i want a new pc monitor, i dont need one as i have a 22" 16:9 but my question is if i were to get a widescreen would you choose a bigger 16:9 (27") or a slightly smaller 21:9 (25")

i like the idea of a 21:9 as you have more workspace to open up windows, it will be good for me as i do internet research on one side and i can open up putty/vm client on the other

what are your guys thoughts

thanks

rob

 

[spirit]

If you do lots of stuff that requires horizontal space (eg video editing, multiple apps running split screen etc) then the 21:9 would be a better option.

 

[fade2green514]

25" is kind of small for an "ultrawide" ... go to best buy and check it out they have one on display at my best buy. you'll see exactly what i mean. id personally go for a larger ultrawide or the 27" regular widescreen.

 

[C4C]

25" is kind of small for an "ultrawide" ... go to best buy and check it out they have one on display at my best buy. you'll see exactly what i mean. id personally go for a larger ultrawide or the 27" regular widescreen.

+1 since screen sizes are most typically measured corner to corner.

You could potentially add a second 22" monitor for your work to make it easier to see visually.

 

[fade2green514]

yea the ultra wide will seem soooooo short even though the width will be plenty