It happens to all of us: one day a single normal screen just doesn’t cut it anymore. The spreadsheets get too big, the number of chats and meeting windows take up too much space, or your personal enjoyments like music and podcasts just need their own space so you can focus on work. If your PC is where you relax, this problem is even worse as games, movies and more are all enjoyed at full screen, leaving no room for anything else.
The traditional wisdom is to get a second screen but there’s good reason to buck that wisdom and stick to one screen… albeit a bigger one. LG and its UltraWide series of monitors are the perfect reason to go big with your primary screen, for both work and play.
When it comes to productivity, having everything on one screen makes keeping track of work easier compared to the multiple monitor option, and there’s no annoying bezel or space between screens to obscure important bits.
Those who spend their hours in the aforementioned huge spreadsheets or code bases will know that the bezels and spaces hide important data that can be disastrous to miss. Operating systems already have full support for window stacking, so you can still give each of your programmes and work spaces their own space to live, but without the gaps and with sizes you decide.
LG also includes the Virtually Borderless system to natively divide UltraWide screens into segments.
When it comes to enjoying your time off, videogame support for wide screens is finally mainstream and you’d be hard pressed to find any new release without options for the bigger, more immersive option of going large. A bigger screen like an LG UltraWide is a shortcut to making games more engrossing, detailed and better at putting you in the action.
Film buffs will especially love the larger aspect ratio of these screens as they more closely match those of the theatres. That means less black bars, more movie and a home experience as close as possible to seeing it at the cinema.
We also have to let you in on an extra secret: going UltraWide doesn’t mean you need to give up the second screen idea. Productivity and relaxation are both like gases: they fill up any empty space. On PC monitors that means any new screen real estate you employ will eventually get filled, even LG’s enormous UltraWide selections. That’s why you can even double, or triple, up on UltraWides for even more space.
Here the curved nature of these screens help even more, as multiple curved screens increase the wrapping and immersive effects. This is why curved widescreens like LG UltraWides are the go to for enthusiasts like simulator experts who fill their vision with these screens in double and triple setups. It’s the ideal way to completely fill your vision without resorting to VR, which is still pricey and not suitable for many such as those who suffer from motion sickness and those who wear glasses.
LG UltraWide recommendations
Now that we know why a bigger screen is better, let’s look at some standouts you should consider when shopping.
The LG 34″ 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD Monitor (product code 34WQ60C) is a great place to start, giving you everything you want to enjoy a new wide display experience. The 21:9 aspect ratio, combined with the 3440 X 1440 QHD resolution, is not just big, but detailed too with crisp colours and a high brightness we’ve come to expect from the IPS displays that LG makes use of.
The LG 34″ 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD Monitor with FreeSync (product code 34WR50QC) should by eyed up by gamers. LG has partnered with graphics experts AMD to bring FreeSync to this display meaning a faster response time, less tearing and smoother gaming overall. This model also features an increased refresh rate of 100Hz (a big step up from the standard 60hz), making this the one screen that’s perfect for any type of game.
From single player story-focused titles (which will love the 3440 X 1440 QHD resolution) all the way to hyper fast esports titles which make proper use of that refresh rate. All of this without giving up the productivity chops for the nine to five.
Lastly, for those who want to go as big as possible with all the bells and whistles, consider the LG 49 Inch UltraWide Dual QHD Monitor With USB C and an Adjustable Stand (product code 49WQ95C). Here LG has not only increased the resolution to 5120 x 1440, but the refresh rate has been pumped up, all the way to 144hz backed up by AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and compatibility with Nvidia G-SYNC.
LG keeps laying on the features in this model with a pair of 10W stereo speakers (complete with Rich Bass), the titular adjustable stand (covering height, tilt and swivel), USB Type-C power delivery (up to 90W) and more. This is the type of new tech that begs you to explore it and find all its features which you’ll soon make part of your routine.
