The Ultimate Sim Racing Monitor Buyers Guide

With VR, triple monitors, single screens, ultrawides, and more options available, choosing the right one can be tough. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each to help you decide what’s best for you.

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Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Single Screens 1:35
Ultra Wide Monitors 2:40
Triple Screens 4:18
VR 5:52
Conclusion: 7:28

[ggsimmonds]

I've been using VR on AMS 2 and overall love it. Aside from what was mentioned in this video the one drawback to VR is that while its great for hotlapping, I do think triple screens are better for close quarter racing because it has an edge when it comes to peripheral vision. The peripheral vision is lacking in VR. With triple monitors you can shift your eyes to the left or right to check mirrors, whereas in VR you may have to move your head. 6:19 of the video is a great example, in order to look at your mirror there you would need to shift your entire head slightly to the left.

[Joehockey]

IMO.
-16:9 budget starting point
-21:9 not really any point unless it's for your main gaming computer that also gets sim racing time
-32:9 when space is too limited for triples
-Triple Monitor when space is not limited
-VR most realistic of all but loses ability to reliably use buttons on wheel as you can't see them. And can be very cumbersome or uncomfortable.

[BrixandBlocks]

This is hands down the best sim racing channel out there!

[gungor]

Just when I bought an lg curved monitor this video is brilliantly on my feed

[sakuraifrlegends]

Years of simulator experience have significantly contributed to my development as a driver, culminating in the acquisition of my driver's license last week, and I also possess two years of real-life driving experience.

[degen-ERIC]

Went from console to pc, got myself quest 3 and I never looked back. It's so immersive, another pro for VR is that if you switch from formula to gt car you don't need another wheel rim (best saving money method) it just tricks your brain and feels amazing. I have small room so I use playseat trophy with logitech g pro, splashed around 1.5k e on pc to get the most out of my vr. Anyways great video :)

[agentwaffle]

Been looking for a new monitor on my setup. Another great buyers guide!

[nativerezmedia]

I play VR and triples 50/50... Setup is not a hassle if you know what you're doing.

[thespeedlife]

I went from a 24" 60hz monitor to 144hz 34" curved ultrawide and my overall awareness of space increased much. Helped me get completely dialed in the game. But then I tried triples and now my setup feels lame.

[daniel]

VR is in fact the best way, the problem is that the hardware for VR is very bad, or very expensive, if you can acquire a big screen vr it would be WITHOUT A DOUBT the way to go for

[Blindsimracer]

If you're going to comment so heavily on how hard VR is to get up and running you may want to make sure you have yours setup correctly. Making it sound like it's annoying to setup is untrue. When my pc starts WMR and SteamVR start automatically, when I pick up my headset or start the game the view is auto centered (calibrated) and basically all games have a binding so you can recenter the view with one button. So pressing one button isn't exactly a "hassle".

[i]

I went with 32'' 2K triple (powered by 4080) and get decent FPS in most racing games. I also have meta quest 3 VR headset, but find it too tiring for use when used for more than an hour straight. Also, some games like forza series doesn't support VR. But may i say that Dirt Rally 2 in VR feels amazing

[billeberhardt]

With triples you can go for eye candy like OLED and HDR. I like 32" triples for racing, VR with a motion platform for flying.

[Haulinbassracing]

I run an MSI mag401 21:9 40 inch. It was relatively cheap, 155hz and I'm fine with 1440p

[vampalan]

There's a point to note about ultra wide is that there will be a lot of perspective distortion on the edges.. with 3 screens, you can specify in certain games to compensate for this in their rendering, iRacing for example, not sure about other games.

[bsmarques]

VR can be comfortable in long sessions, but you need the headset to have three features: to be lightweight, to be a halo-style headset, and to be breathable and not "seal" the eyes region. Ideally, it would be a floating screen just before your eyes rather than a swimming goggles that straps to your head.

[mickthequick]

Btw Max Verstappen and Jarno Opmeer on his prime used Samsung Odyssey G7 32", so I'm gonna buy it

[SpatialDragon]

I went with triples 5 years ago and I do love them, but my PC is old and I can't run the newer games graphics very well. I am considering buying a single ultrawide curved screen that my PC will run and my PS5 will run.

[AltmannYT]

I've been using VR for sim racing for about 4 years now, ever since the Reverb G2 released and now I've upgraded to the Pimax Crystal. On the surface it might seem like an expensive addition to the setup, but as you touched on in the video, a super ultra wide or triple screen setup is also far from cheap.
I personally think VR is the most logical as it also opens the door for regular VR games in addition to the extra immersion while racing. They also don't have to be as expensive as the Valve Index or Pimax headsets. The Quest 2 can he had for super cheap on the used market, and the Quest 3 will also give you incredible bang for the buck, especially if bought used.
For me, there really only is one way to race, and that's in VR

[Gizfreek]

I'm currently considering switching from my 16:9 1440p144hz TN panel to either a 21:9 1440p IPS/VA or OLED monitor (short or long term option, could write them off as work expense as well) or a Quest 3 (no write off and "only" for games). Maybe there will be some great deals for BF, but this video helps narrowing down some options.