Monitor Size Matters!!!

A monitor's size and resolution determines its pixel density. But how much does monitor pixel density actually matter? How big of a monitor is too big? Is a 48inch OLED too big for a PC monitor? The distance you sit from the monitor can actually account for the size!

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[jdeg]

You explain things 10 times but in different ways, you must be a good and liked math teacher.

[deananderson]

Im impressed you managed to say “size matters quite a bit, but it also matters how you use it” while keeping a straight face

[StgVirus]

To me, I think a 27" 1440p monitor is the sweet spot. Good resolution with great picture without having to go 4k.

[lionelsioco]

im using wide because im using all that free real estate, it doesnt matter if some games have black bars, i can use all of in multitasking, like playing an android emulator while browsing, and can watch streaming while browsing, etc, and i know also the difficulty of my gtx 1080 on it on games, but still, by adjusting settings and some, its still smooth somehow on my plate, im not even competitive also, and not to mention playing genshin that always locked at 60fps XD and yes it supports ultrawide

[bluemodize]

Siting further back is healthier as well

[theexpatgunner]

Excellent video with sound and logical explanations. I’ve been testing how far or near I want my 32” 1440p monitor to be for FPS such as warzone and through testing I’ve found that having it nearer fills up my field of view and enables me to respond quicker and feels more immersive. 👍

[gmorgcyborg]

I appreciate the beginning lol made me laugh

[krilektahn]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this and doing it patiently. Nicely done. I've tinkered with this stuff for a while and this is about the best explanation I can point people to. 👍

[No-One.]

Lol "4k in 27in doesn't make sense", that cracks me up. Any normal desk situation you can easily tell the difference between 4k and 1440p with a 27in monitor from say 2 feet away which I would consider a normal desk setup. Which is why I've been using a 4k 27in for years now.

[ameliabuns]

My glasses make everything small and curved, so I can't even be satisfied with monitor size
the closer i get the worse the effect gets 0_0
god I feel so weird when I take my glasses off and my phone is suddenly so nice and big, and so much straighter!
curse you genes! tho wearing contacts fixes it, they are a pain and one ruined my eyes a bit. I gotta get surgery but i don't want a needle poked trough my eyes as i watch

[Night_]

It all depends on what your using it for…if your more of a competitive gamer smaller is better as its less head movement and alot easier to look around and focus on certain areas, I play on a 24.5 inch and it is perfect for me

[demonxan]

thats a hell true, i have played a game at resolution 1600:1200 or something bc my GPU can't hold my original resolution for a clean play but then i wanted to lay down on my bed to play on a pad and i find out that from a long distance like about 2m the looks very well, so yeah distance makes a different! have great day and if u have problem with resolution on your game coz your GPU aint that good lower the spec and sit in long distance from your screen and should be good, have a good day

[Sincerity]

It matters A LOT since I got my 48 inch LG C1 Monitor I don't want to go back to anything smaller. It's a total game changer

[miroslavorel]

Other topic connected is how long we have to sit in front of the monitor. What is better for homeoffice - smaller or bigger?

[SuspectDK]

After getting used to sitting less than 1m (3ft) a 48" CX for two years I just find normal sized monitors (27") ridiculously small. There is no going back.

[doc]

The better spec to look at is ppi of the screen as this takes size into account.

[exeverrr]

Im on 27” 1440p 165Hz 4ms but kinda thinking about 25” 1080p 240Hz 1ms for a faster screen for FPS. Just not sure if I will actually be able to see the difference and regret the quality.

[musicbro]

You're over simplifying it imo. If we have a 32" 4k monitor and sit close to it, we can have more effective real estate to open more windows or with one window we can fit more into that window - it's not all about gaming!..

The reason I'm agonizing about this is where I live my choices are limited and I'm looking for a colour accurate monitor that has a refresh rate greater than 60hz. I had set 32" as my target but the best option available, feature wise, is 27" (grrr!). Currently I have a 27" 1080 panel that is fine, so while the obvious boost in sharpness would be great, I'm thinking that to realize the extra real estate, I will have to sit closer to the monitor. You get it?

[lesabre]

everything you have just explained is why it's perfect for my 2560x1080x34 for me ultra-wide hd my distance works awesome even with the 1500 curve the next is a 1440 but the same.

[laggmonstret]

I was going for a LG OLED but I settled with a 27" IPS 2560x1440 165Hz for $350 and a monitor arm for now. This way I can move it closer while playing Battlefield 2042 and move it back while working or browsing. I'll check the market again in a few years and see what gives, LG is comming out with a 42" panel 2022 but I actually would prefer a 32". Or maybe MicroLED will be out from Samsung but those are most likely gonna be too big screens :D