Monitors Wide 21: 9 (Ultra Wide Screen): Which to Buy

Are we looking for wide monitors to watch films, to program or to use spreadsheets? We find suitable monitors in the following guide.

The arrival of HD resolution has standardized the 16: 9 image format (sixteen noni pronunciation), so as to offer a wide view to anyone who wants to see movies or want to open a program that requires large space to be managed (such as graphics, spreadsheets or IDEs to compile programs).

If this image format is now present on all monitors (difficult to find 4: 3 monitors among those flat screen) a new image format is making its way among professionals, able to effectively replace all previous formats: the 21: 9 (twenty-one noni), also called ultra widescreen.

Let’s find out in this guide what features must have monitors that take advantage of this image format and finally the best 21: 9 monitors to buy on offer.

Features of a Monitor 21: 9

Before buying any monitor 21: 9, we discover together the features that must possess:

Resolution: the widest aspect ratio requires the monitors having to take advantage of a different resolution than 16: 9 monitors.
In this particular case, you can take advantage of the resolution 2560×1080 (a few pixels more than the simple FullHD) or the resolution 3440 x 1440 (a 4K wider) for monitors reserved for gamers or the business sector.

Diagonal: the minimum is 25 inches, but in order to take full advantage of this aspect ratio we recommend to focus on the diagonals from 29 inches upwards (the most popular for 4K resolutions is 34 inches, in fact, TV in all respects but without tuner ).

Display : virtually all monitors offer the IPS display, which offers a spectacular color and black rendition.
Only some Samsung adopt proprietary technologies to maximize the level of detail and contrast (such as Quantum Dot technology).

Curvature: some monitors offer curvature of the screen (Curved) to decrease dead viewing angles and to enhance details in the center of the screen.
If the monitor exceeds 30 inches diagonal, make sure it is also curved so that you can benefit from a more engaging viewing area.

Response time: this parameter is only useful if we want to use the 21: 9 monitor to play.
The shorter the response time, the faster the display of the game, especially in high-speed scenes or with a large number of elements on the screen.

Update frequency: the standard is 50 Hz, while some monitors manage even the native 60 Hz.
The high-end models boast 100 Hz or more of refresh rate, obtained thanks to their processors able to interlace a greater number of lines, to obtain fast images without contrails and flickers.

Connections: HDMI is without a doubt the most used connector and is well exploited at any resolution and with any video card, but in the gaming field is also the largest connection Display Port, able to offer full support to 4K resolutions on 21: 9.

These are the main features to consider before buying a 21: 9 monitor; there are also other features but they are only available on a few models or sold only by a specific manufacturer.

Monitor 21: 9: Purchase Guide

After seeing the features that the 21: 9 monitors must possess, below you will find the best monitors on offer online, so you can save something on the purchase.

LG 25UM58

If we do not have a lot of money to spend, we recommend betting on the LG 25UM58.
This 21: 9 monitor features a 25-inch diagonal, IPS LED display, 2560×1080 pixel resolution, multitasking support and Screen Split, Game mode and 2 HDMI jacks.

LG 29UM58

Looking for a monitor 21: 9 dedicated to gaming but not too high a price? We can focus on the LG 29UM58, which boasts a diagonal of 29 inches, a resolution 2560 x 1080 pixels Ultra Wide, the response time of only 5ms GTG, display type IPS, anti-flicker function and an HDMI socket.

Philips 349X7FJEW

The monitors 21: 9 with support for 4K resolutions are definitely expensive, but worth up to the last penny if we have a video card that can support it.

From the creators of the 21: 9 format we can buy the Philips 349X7FJEW , an uncompromising monitor that boasts a diagonal of 34 inches, curved display at a resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels, refresh rate 100 Hz, support AMD Free Sync technology, LED VA, Multiview PiP technology, integrated audio speakers, 2 HDMI ports, a DisplayPort port and a USB port.

Samsung C34F791

Among the most beautiful office monitors definitely stands out the Samsung C34F791.

This monitor features a 34-inch diagonal, 3440 x 1440 pixel resolution display, innovative Quantum Dot technology (for very high contrast), refresh rate of 100 Hz, 4ms response time, a DisplayPort port and 2 HDMI ports.

Asus ROG SWIFT PG348Q

What is currently the best monitor with a 21: 9 aspect ratio suitable for playing at very high levels?

Without a doubt the Asus ROG SWIFT PG348Q!  This monster (at the cost of a high-end gaming PC) offers a 34-inch diagonal, a curved display with 3440×1440 pixel resolution, an IPS panel, refresh rate above 100Hz, a Display Port port, an HDMI port, a USB 3.0 port and support for G-SYNC technology by NVIDIA (useful for reducing flicker due to vertical synchronization of video cards to zero).