Are Curved Monitors Worth It?

Does the curve in a ultrawide monitor or a big TV actually help? Or should you stick to flat displays? Here's some simple math to calculate the actual benefit of a curved display in real life scenarios.

In summary curved screens are a "nice to have" but not worth a big premium of it's flat screen counterpart. It's almost always better just to spend that premium on a larger screen for a better experience.

The setup in my video is using the following:

Download my excel sheet calcuations:

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[gabenwodo]

A lot of you tubers will just give their opinions- But he actually calculated it mathematically and for that i give you MAJOR Props

[Frank_]

But how can I watch my flat earth videos if the screen has curvature?

[kgtc]

We have curved monitors since 1950s. Curved outwards that is.

[WhatisReal]

This video is pure gold, far far far beyond what I was even looking for information wise.

[mr]

I wasn't expecting all these diagrams and an excel worksheet, this is good! I'm subscribing.

[mistervanderveer]

I too, sit *rougly* 800 millimeters away from my monitor.

[SurreptitiousBean]

I've watched dozens and dozens of videos on curved displays over the past 6+ months and this is the first one that went through and explained the FoV, improved viewing angles, and larger simulated screen size benefits in a clear and concise way. I especially appreciate the mathematical explanation which really drives home really why it is better, not just "feels bigger".

Seriously the best video on curved displays I've seen. Thanks so much. Seriously, excellent video. And... now I'm sold on getting a 34" curved 1440 display.

Cheers!

[ryo]

This is the most asian tech review I ever watched, good job!

[deadmanavir]

1:30

"If you notice an error let me know"

Hmm, looks good bro - I checked! >.>

[OceanEady]

This is an example of a perfect review: tl;dr at the start of the video, not opinionated, uses actual facts and math, pros and cons, concise, good production quality... really great video!

[jamescaine]

Oh yes, this is what I've been waiting for! A more immersive experience while using excel!

[VanerDeeds]

It's worth noting that some developers dislike curved monitors as it can make straight lines appear curved. I liked your calculations though, I haven't seen anyone explicitly lay it out like that before. well done, as always.

[migolio]

Animations were on point! Very informative and high quality. Long time fan of yours. You have yet to disappoint.

[Ezk]

Your voice and speech is perfect for explaining things like geometry or posing logical reasoning. I feel so "relaxed"

[TheSkyShaft]

*You see those warriors from Hammerfell? They've got curved swords. Curved. Swords.*

[richardmiskolczi]

I also noticed after using my curved monitor after a flat one that my eyes hurt a lot less.

My theory on this is that this is because in the case of a flat screen, the edges of the screen are farther away from your eyes than the center, and you have to keep slightly adjusting focus in your eyes which does strain them a lot after a few hours (for me at least).
However, similarly to what you said at the uniform picture quality part, in the case of a curved screen, all parts of the display are equal distance away from your eyes and you don't have to constantly adjust your focus.

It's barely noticeable while just working and paying attention to what you are actually doing on the computer, but I do notice all the time that my eyes are not nearly as tired as they were after the same amount of work on a flat monitor.

[Saidifect]

Now do a video about Curved women vs flat women

[bokusatsutenshi]

After owning my first Curved ultra wide for a little over a year now (AW3418DW), I would say my experience has been EXPONENTIALLY more satisfying. Definitely worth the money if you have the funds to spare. Took me a while to save up but I do not regret my purchase in the slightest.

[unaluv]

Dear brother David, let me spare your neck and others watching this informative video and give you a health safety tip. Using the second monitor at that height will slighty tillt you head backward. The weight on you neck will be increased a lot this way. When using it for a longer amount of period it isn't good for health.
Hence, though the motion of looking up might seem harmless, doing it for long periods of time can lead to neck pain, upper back muscle spasms, and even damage the vertebrae.

"According to studies, even a 15° tilt of the neck to look down/up at the screen doubles the amount of force exerted on our necks to hold up the head."

Love&light

[dailydoseofdota]

Meh... Human eye can't see beyond 4:3 ratio anyways.