{"id":13031,"date":"2021-09-02T16:50:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T14:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=13031"},"modified":"2022-04-29T19:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T17:46:47","slug":"curved-vs-flat-monitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Curved vs Flat Monitors - Which Should You Pick?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843dabaaf89\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843dabaaf89\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66843dabaaf89\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Panel_Types_of_Curved_and_Flat_Monitors_Advantages_and_Disadvantages\" title=\"Panel Types of Curved and Flat Monitors: Advantages and Disadvantages\">Panel Types of Curved and Flat Monitors: Advantages and Disadvantages<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#TN\" title=\"TN\">TN<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#IPS\" title=\"IPS\">IPS<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#VA\" title=\"VA\">VA<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#OLED\" title=\"OLED\">OLED<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Flat_vs_Curved_Displays_Screen_Sizes\" title=\"Flat vs. Curved Displays: Screen Sizes\">Flat vs. Curved Displays: Screen Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Flat_vs_Curved_Screens_for_Different_Workloads\" title=\"Flat vs. Curved Screens for Different Workloads\">Flat vs. Curved Screens for Different Workloads<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Content_Creation\" title=\"Content Creation\">Content Creation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Music_Production\" title=\"Music Production\">Music Production<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Gaming_Basic_Everyday_Use\" title=\"Gaming &amp; Basic Everyday Use\">Gaming &amp; Basic Everyday Use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/curved-vs-flat-monitors\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Both curved and flat monitors have their advantages, and there are strong arguments to be made for choosing one over the other.<\/p>\n<p>Picking the right one depends on your use case and the inherent specifications of the monitor panel.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13046\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg\" alt=\"Panel technologies available today\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13046 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Panel technologies available today\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Well, panel technologies have progressed immensely, and many old arguments don\u2019t really hold up anymore. Stereotypical disadvantages of certain panels, in particular, have all but faded.<\/p>\n<p>This is made possible through proprietary panel variants &amp; upgrades produced by different manufacturers. While some of these upgrades are better suited for curved screens, others are better for flat screens.<\/p>\n<p>This article will go through each panel type and identify what's best for either curved or flat-screen monitors.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll then suggest which monitor type works best for different workloads.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note: Monitor-related terms like static contrast, response times, color accuracy &amp; gamut, refresh rates, and others are discussed below. If you\u2019re unaware of these terms, make sure to check out<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-monitor-graphic-design-video-editing-3d\/\"><em>this article first<\/em><\/a><em>, which explains them in great detail.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panel_Types_of_Curved_and_Flat_Monitors_Advantages_and_Disadvantages\"><\/span>Panel Types of Curved and Flat Monitors: Advantages and Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into the differences of each type of panel \u2013 as they relate to curved and flat displays \u2013 we'll quickly mention some factors common to any monitor.<\/p>\n<p>They are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Style &amp; Appearance<\/li>\n<li>Ergonomics<\/li>\n<li>Resolution &amp; Framerate<\/li>\n<li>Connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Additional Features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, no matter whether your monitor is curved or flat, these factors will always influence the product as well as your perception of it... to varying degrees, of course, depending on price range and launch date.<\/p>\n<p>We've gone over the basics of different panel types in <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-curved-monitor-content-creators\/#Type_of_Panel\">this article<\/a> already if you'd like a quick refresher.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019ll be focusing specifically on what makes each panel type (and their upgraded variants) unique for either <em>curved<\/em> or <i>flat-screen<\/i> monitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TN\"><\/span>TN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Twisted Newmatic (TN) panels are almost on their way out. Though they have excellent response times and low prices \u2013 which is great for gaming \u2013 they compromise on every other aspect of a monitor.<\/p>\n<p>If you're curious about how a TN panel works, here's an infographic that explains it:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13049\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do TN Panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13049 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do TN Panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>These monitors are flat screens for the most part, with only a couple of curved models, like the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ 27\u201d 1440p 1ms 165Hz DP HDMI G-SYNC Aura Sync Curved Gaming Monitor with Eye Care\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/asus-rog-swift-pg27vq-27-1440p-1ms-165hz-dp-hdmi-g-sync-aura-sync-curved-gaming-monitor-with-eye-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ASUS ROG PG27VQ<\/a> or the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"AOC AGON Gaming AG273QCG - 27 Inch QHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1 ms, TN,G-Sync, Speakers, USB Hub (2560x1440 @ 165Hz, 400 cd\/m\u00b2, HDMI\/DP\/USB 3.1)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/aoc-agon-gaming-ag273qcg-27-inch-qhd-curved-monitor-165hz-1-ms-tng-sync-speakers-usb-hub-2560x1440-165hz-400-cd-m-hdmi-dp-usb-3-1\/\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AOC AG273QCG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Curved TN monitors have both positives and negatives.<\/p>\n<p>The positive side is that the curvature reduces the viewing angle of the edges of the screen, which compensates for the TN panel\u2019s poor viewing angles.<\/p>\n<p>The downsides include clouding defects and color mixtures, which are a direct result of the liquid crystal structure of the panel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS\"><\/span>IPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels are considered the most premium among all panel types, especially for color-sensitive, professional work. Here's an infographic that illustrates how an IPS panel works:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13050\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do IPS panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13050 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do IPS panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Both TN and In-Plane Switching (IPS) monitors are designed to be flat, but are bent to achieve their curvature. This causes stress on the edges of the screen, which, in turn, results in distortions and white glows.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, because of the horizontal alignment of the liquid crystals in IPS panels, you have the oval mura phenomenon (clouding defects) and color mixtures on the edges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Generally speaking, IPS panels are better suited for flat screen, multi-monitor displays.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In fact, with the new IPS variants \u2013 like the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.aorus.com\/blog-detail.php?i=817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Speed (SS)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/blog\/the-colorful-fast-and-smooth-rapid-ips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid IPS<\/a> panels \u2013 you can get response times that are similar (or better) than TN panels and <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN 24.5\u201d HDR Gaming Monitor, 1080P Full HD, Fast IPS, 1ms, G-SYNC, ULMB, Eye Care, HDMI DisplayPort USB, Ergonomic Design, VESA Wall Mountable, HDR10, World\u2019s First 360Hz\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/asus-rog-swift-360hz-pg259qn-24-5-hdr-gaming-monitor-1080p-full-hd-fast-ips-1ms-g-sync-ulmb-eye-care-hdmi-displayport-usb-ergonomic-design-vesa-wall-mountable-hdr10-worlds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">refresh rates of up to 360 Hz<\/a> (soon to be <a href=\"https:\/\/hexus.net\/tech\/news\/monitors\/148148-auo-lg-preparing-480hz-refresh-display-panels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">480 Hz<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This is all whilst having much wider viewing angles and superior image quality in comparison to TN monitors.<\/p>\n<p>It's important to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viewsonic.com\/library\/tech\/what-is-nano-ips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nano IPS<\/a> panels also have some of the best color accuracy (and wider color gamuts) of any panel type.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VA\"><\/span>VA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perhaps the best <a href=\"https:\/\/pid.samsungdisplay.com\/en\/learning-center\/white-papers\/deep-dive-into-curved-displays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curved monitors<\/a> are those made with Vertical Alignment (VA) panels. <\/strong>Here's an infographic that goes over how VA panels work:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13051\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do VA panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13051 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do VA panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>These panels can avoid the white glows and color mixtures present in IPS panels because of the vertical alignment of their liquid crystals. Of course, the fact that they naturally have high contrast ratios also helps in limiting these effects.<\/p>\n<p>VA panels used to have slow response times, mediocre color quality (mainly due to color washout and distortion), and high input lag latencies.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers have considerably improved upon these shortcomings through <a href=\"https:\/\/itstillworks.com\/amva-16887.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Multi Domain<\/a> VA (AMVA) and <a href=\"https:\/\/pid.samsungdisplay.com\/en\/learning-center\/white-papers\/va-vs-ips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung\u2019s Super VA (SVA)<\/a> panels. Add <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/01\/09\/what-is-quantum-dot-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Dot technology<\/a> to the mix, and you also have some of the best color coverage available.<\/p>\n<p>The inferior viewing angles of VA monitors do remain an issue (especially horizontal viewing angles), which is why these panels are mainly used for curved screens rather than for flat ones.<\/p>\n<p>But, overall, these advancements in VA technology have led to monitors like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.displayspecifications.com\/en\/model\/16c32616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung 249AG95NC<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/computing\/monitors\/gaming\/49--odyssey-g95na-gaming-dqhd-led-monitor-ls49ag952nnxza\/#specs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Odyssey Neo G9<\/a>), which rivals \u2013 and in some instances surpasses \u2013 competing IPS monitors in comparative qualities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OLED\"><\/span>OLED<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though still quite early in their development, Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) displays are suited to become the successors of IPS panels.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13052\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays.jpg\" alt=\"OLED vs LED displays\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13052 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201035%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"OLED vs LED displays\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201035%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-vs-LED-displays.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>OLED displays do not need a backlight to operate - allowing individual pixels to be turned on and off when necessary. Since individual pixels can be completely off (resulting in pure black), OLED displays effectively have an infinite contrast ratio and consume far less energy than other panel types.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-oled-monitors\/\">OLED panels have near-instant response times<\/a> without the need for any overdrive settings, with little-to-no overshoot error (the trail seen behind fast-moving objects).<\/p>\n<p>The downsides, however, are still quite significant. Firstly, the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oled-info.com\/oled-monitor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">permanent burn-in<\/a> is an absolute deal-breaker for anyone using software with a static UI.<\/p>\n<p>They are also quite expensive \u2013 especially considering their limited lifespan \u2013 and their refresh rates are still quite low (&lt;144 Hz).<\/p>\n<p>As of the writing of this article, no curved OLED PC monitors have been manufactured, though very slightly curved (5,000 mm radius) OLED TVs do currently exist (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/tv\/reviews\/lg\/eg9600-oled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LG EG9600<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flat_vs_Curved_Displays_Screen_Sizes\"><\/span>Flat vs. Curved Displays: Screen Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although flat screen monitors seem like a straightforward, safe choice for most professionals, there is a caveat if you're considering a non-IPS monitor.<\/p>\n<p>If your monitor size exceeds 27 inches and you'll be sitting 1-2 feet away from it, you should seriously consider leaning towards a curved display (especially when you're looking at a VA panel).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13231\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Curved Monitors\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" data-pin-title=\"Curved vs Flat Monitor Field of View\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13231 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20960%20506%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Benefits of Curved Monitors\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" data-pin-title=\"Curved vs Flat Monitor Field of View\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20960%20506%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/09\/Benefits-of-Curved-Monitors-1024x540.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>On a flat screen VA or TN panel that exceeds those sizes, you'll notice the edges of your monitor looking &#8216;washed out.' Additionally, colors on those edges might be a bit wonky and will throw you off every time you glance across the screen.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you're getting a monitor that comes with a good IPS panel, you can disregard this factor. Quality IPS panels can accommodate sharp viewing angles without distorting the image \u2014 making even large flat monitors quite color accurate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flat_vs_Curved_Screens_for_Different_Workloads\"><\/span>Flat vs. Curved Screens for Different Workloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alright, so we\u2019ve gone through some general information about monitor panels and what types are better for either curved or flat-screen displays.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get into the specifics regarding which monitor is best for different workloads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Creation\"><\/span>Content Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve clumped up workloads like <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-video-editing\/\">Video Editing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-3d-modeling-rendering\/\">3D Modeling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-graphic-design\/\">Graphic Design<\/a>, Photo Editing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks\/\">CAD<\/a> together in this category because they all need similar qualities from a monitor.<\/p>\n<p>What are these qualities, you may ask?<\/p>\n<p>Well, first and foremost, they need excellent color accuracy &amp; picture quality, high resolutions (depending on the task), decent contrast ratios, and low reflections, glows, &amp; clouding defects. Game designers (or those who\u2019d like to game on the side) will also need refresh rates higher than 60 Hz.<\/p>\n<h4>Panels<\/h4>\n<p>So, right off the bat, TN and OLED monitors are pretty much off the table.<\/p>\n<p>TN monitors have poor picture quality, while OLED panels are still prone to permanent burn-in, so they\u2019re not worth the risk for content creation workloads. That leaves us with flat IPS and curved VA panels.<\/p>\n<h4>Curved vs. Flat<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on your needs, both curved and flat monitor options may work well for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you need a 4K (2560p) resolution, you\u2019ll find far more IPS flat-screen options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Curved 4K screens are few, and the curvature itself will be limited. Currently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reviews\/samsung-ur59c-4k-curved-32-inch-monitor,6265.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung\u2019s UR59C<\/a> 4K 32\u201d monitor has the deepest curve at 1,500R \u2013 compared to their 1440p or 1080p <a href=\"https:\/\/images.samsung.com\/is\/image\/samsung\/latin_en-feature-curved-like-your-eyes-for-proven-viewing-comfort-61610940?$FB_TYPE_A_MO_JPG$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1000R curved<\/a> variants.<\/p>\n<p>Where IPS monitors shine is their viewing angles. If you work with other people and need to share your screen regularly, a flat IPS monitor is undoubtedly the way to go.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13053\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction.jpg\" alt=\"VA vs IPS vs TN color reproduction\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13053 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20586%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"VA vs IPS vs TN color reproduction\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20586%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction-768x440.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/VA-vs-IPS-vs-TN-color-reporoduction.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>VA curved screens are meant to be viewed at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible (head-on), further limiting their viewing angles (which are already inherently poor). This is exactly why they're not an ideal choice for multi-monitor displays, for the most part.<\/p>\n<p>Where VA monitors outperform IPS panels is their contrast ratio.<\/p>\n<p>IPS monitors generally have a contrast ratio of just 1,000 to one, which translates to grey-ish blacks that look washed out (called IPS glow) in darker environments.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, VA monitors have static contrast ratios ranging from 2,500:1 to 1,000,000:1 found in the aforementioned Odyssey Neo G9.<br>\n<noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13054\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio.jpg\" alt=\"IPS vs VA Panel Comparison Contrast Ratio\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13054 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"IPS vs VA Panel Comparison Contrast Ratio\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/IPS-vs-VA-Panel-Comparison-Contrast-Ratio.jpg\"><br>\nCurved VA monitors will eliminate any distortion due to sharp viewing angles on a flat screen. This is because all parts of the monitor are equidistant from your eyes and within your field of vision.<\/p>\n<h4>Multi-Monitor vs. Ultrawide<\/h4>\n<p>The benefit of ultrawide monitors is that they allow for a bezel-less display, with the same screen space as two monitors.<\/p>\n<p>A 49-inch 32:9 1000R curved monitor, for example, will have the same screen space as two 27-inch monitors.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ultrawide displays don\u2019t need extra cable management and additional ergonomic adjustments (you only need to adjust one display instead of two).<\/p>\n<p>Accompanying software found with curved and ultrawide displays like PIP (Picture-In-Picture) or PBP (Picture-By-Picture) can also be useful. These allow you to have two devices hooked up to the same monitor, either by splitting the screen (PBP) or through an inset window (PIP).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13055\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-tasking on ultrawide monitors\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13055 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Multi-tasking on ultrawide monitors\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Multi-tasking-on-ultrawide-monitors.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Multiple flat-screen displays, on the other hand, have far better versatility than ultrawide displays.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you can mix and match monitors depending on their specifications and features.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can have one monitor with a high 4K resolution as your primary display for work and a second monitor with a lower 1080p resolution, but with a broader SDR or HDR color gamut for color-sensitive work.<\/p>\n<p>16:9 flat screens also come in higher resolutions (2160p vs. 1440p), allowing easier application window management within the operating system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_Production\"><\/span>Music Production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Audio editing workstations have vastly different demands from their monitors, especially when compared to other visually orientated modes of content creation.<\/p>\n<p>A monitor's resolution, refresh rate, color gamut, and contrast ratio hardly matter in music production. Instead, you\u2019ll need excellent ergonomics, ample connectivity, plenty of screen space, and good viewing angles (depending on whether or not you work alone).<\/p>\n<h4>Panels<\/h4>\n<p>The differences between IPS and VA panels don\u2019t matter much in this category, with the exception, of course, of the viewing angles.<\/p>\n<p>TN panels may also work if your budget is limited. However, it would be best if you avoided OLED panels due to the increased risk of burn-in.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13056\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images.jpg\" alt=\"OLED TV burn-in images\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13056 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"OLED TV burn-in images\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/OLED-TV-burn-in-images.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h4>Curved vs. Flat<\/h4>\n<p><strong>If you need to share your monitor\u2019s screen, a flat IPS panel is the way to go.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If not, curved displays may work better for you.<\/strong> Many find curved monitors to offer superior viewing comfort because their edges remain adjusted within your natural field of vision.<\/p>\n<p>Curved is the way to go if you feel this way because you\u2019ll want to be as comfortable as possible when working multi-hour sessions.<\/p>\n<h4>Multi-Monitor vs. Ultrawide<\/h4>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, DAW software tools will require plenty of screen real estate.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13057\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows.jpg\" alt=\"Dual-monitors vs ultra-wide for DAW workflows\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13057 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Dual-monitors vs ultra-wide for DAW workflows\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/Dual-monitors-vs-ultra-wide-for-DAW-workflows.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In the case of music production workstations, both multi-monitor and ultrawide options can work just as well.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, your decision will ultimately depend on your needs, your personal preferences, and your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, an ultrawide curved monitor will provide you with a bezel-free display and is a more aesthetically pleasing option. Multiple flat screens allow for better flexibility, as well as sharing screens with others.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases though, buying two flat displays will also cost you less than purchasing a single ultrawide monitor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Basic_Everyday_Use\"><\/span>Gaming &amp; Basic Everyday Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gaming can be separated into two main categories: Competitive multiplayer gaming and triple-A single-player gaming.<\/p>\n<p>Competitive gaming is suited for monitors with the lowest possible response times and the highest refresh rates.<\/p>\n<p>Triple-A gaming needs premium picture quality, a higher resolution, and better viewing angles (especially for console gaming, where screen sharing is common).<\/p>\n<h4>Panels<\/h4>\n<p>The monitors with the absolute best response times are those equipped with OLED panels.<\/p>\n<p>If you can stay vigilant enough to vary the content displayed on the monitor (to limit the risk of burn-in), then there is no better option than OLED panels.<\/p>\n<p>However, they are still rather expensive, and the refresh rates are currently limited to 120 Hz.<\/p>\n<h4>Curved vs. Flat<\/h4>\n<p>A 1080p or 1440p flat IPS (or TN, depending on your budget) monitor is the best option for competitive gamers.<\/p>\n<p>Even mid-range graphics cards should be able to drive high framerates at these resolutions. Combine them with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/geforce\/guides\/system-latency-optimization-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nvidia\u2019s Reflex<\/a> (or AMD\u2019s anti-lag), and you can bring key-to-screen response latency to an absolute minimum.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13058\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion.jpg\" alt=\"curved panels and gameplay immersion\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13058 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"curved panels and gameplay immersion\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/curved-panels-and-gameplay-immersion.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For triple-A gaming, curved screens will provide a more immersive, cinematic experience. A curved VA panel will also offer superior contrast ratios with deeper blacks to make dark scenes look absolutely gorgeous.<\/p>\n<h4>Multi-Monitor vs. Ultrawide<\/h4>\n<p>Competitive gamers can go with a dual monitor setup. For example, one primary gaming monitor could specialize in low response times, excellent colors, and high frame rates, while the second offers a higher resolution for basic everyday use and\/or work.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, single-player, AAA gamers would benefit more from the broader field of vision and immersive experience an ultrawide monitor brings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, the currently best panel type for flat-screen monitors is IPS (particularly Nano IPS, SS IPS, and Rapid IPS), while the currently best panel for curved monitors is VA (particularly SVA, and perhaps AMVA).<\/p>\n<p>OLED monitors (flat or curved) are on track to dominate the monitor market. However, they still need to sort out current technological limitations like burn-in; they also need to offer products in the mid-range market segment to really catch on.<\/p>\n<p>Flat screens are better for multi-display setups, while curved screens are better for ultra-wide monitors. However, curved panels do work if you're going with a top-bottom multi-monitor setup.<\/p>\n<p>Which monitor you choose should depend on your workloads, the environment you work in, your budget, and, of course, your personal preference.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s market, you can find many <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-monitor-graphic-design-video-editing-3d\/\">high-quality Monitors<\/a> to choose from, no matter the budget. And as technology progresses, our options will only continue to get better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What type of monitor are you looking to buy? Will it be flat or curved? A single ultra-wide screen, or perhaps a multi-monitor setup?<\/p>\n<p>Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> below! If you have any questions regarding your particular setup, you can always ask us here or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">expert forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both curved and flat monitors have their advantages, and there are strong arguments to be made for choosing one over the other. Picking the right one depends on your use case and the inherent specifications of the monitor panel. Well, panel technologies have progressed immensely, and many old arguments don\u2019t really hold up anymore. 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