I'm Switching from 49' Ultra-Wide to 4K Monitor for Programming

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[AlexeyPirogov]

Title says "Monitor for Programming" but mentioned issues about streaming.
If we are talking about programming, better focus on layout used and IDE to understand what PPI is required.

[minnami]

I have been debating with myself for a long time, whether to go 34" Ultrawide or get another 27" 4k for my dual-screen setup.
Eventually, I got 32" 4k paired with my existing 27" 4k. I have a feeling that I might not feel comfortable working with less vertical space and I will use the second display anyway.
Now I use my 27" as a secondary monitor in portrait mode, but I can twist and turn easily with the monitor arm.
I am very happy with my setup!

[EloEast]

I was facing similar dilemma but I went from 34” to the 38”. That little extra changed everything and I can still work with ultra wide which I prefer.

[RafaelLudwig]

I was using a 24inch monitor for YEARS - it was a color calibrated 10bit monitor, it was nice for the work I was doing. But when I finally up upgraded to 32inch 4k - oh man! never going back to small screens as the main. Looking forward to see what is coming in the next year to get a dual 32 inch set up. Great vid as always Aivars!

[anthonysetiadi]

I just switched from a 27” 4K to 49” super ultrawide 😂 Good thing I’m not streaming yet, but I’ll definitely keep that in mind.

[ashekhar]

I hit the like button before even watching. Keep up the great work Aivars!

[afterglow]

As a web developer. I had the same issue switching many times between ultra-wide 34", ultra-wide 29" and several 24" and 27". I opted for LG32" 4k now and a secondary 27". I use secondary screen for preview of the webapp I am working on.

[mvdrider]

I switched to a 32" 4K a few months ago and really it was the best decision ever, as for programming goes it's just a perfect setup! 🤘🏻💯

[BradCastYourSlf]

03:21 About that the M1 is horrible for streaming and programming, I'm so glad that I realised (just in time) that you added "at the same time". I was about to ask "Why horrible for programming when you're still using one?".
BTW, why not look into **almost** 5K monitors:
(Available) Dell U4021QW curved 40" panel with WUHD 5120 x 2160 resolution, and with 1 x Thunderbolt 3 port.
(Available) Lenovo P40W curved 40" panel with WUHD 5120 x 2160 resolution, and with 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports.
(Announced) LG 40WP95C curved 40" panel with WUHD 5120 x 2160 resolution, and with (at least) 1 x Thunderbolt 4.

[jackassofalltrades]

This is helping me understand what I need better. I have two 27” 2k monitors for 4 years now and ready to ditch the middle bezels for an ultra wide. But don’t want lower resolution. Will look into a 32in 4K and use one of the 27’s in portrait mode. The two 27’s is good but slightly annoying with window layout. Almost bought a third 27 but that’s overkill for the 30% more width that I feel that I need. This all in the context of a developer not a gamer. Just want my IDE to have shoulder room with console on the side. While the 2nd monitor is just confused window layout usually.

[bscheirman]

I'm so spoiled by the 5k screen in the iMac pro. No monitor I've seen or used comes close to it. I have an LG 4k next to it as a 2nd monitor and the difference in brightness and colors is staggering.

[coderide]

M1 only support 1 monitor?
from last 3 years I'm using more than 2.

[ilyashevchuk]

I love your channel. Great short coding-related videos. Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Russia.
BTW I use multiple 4k monitors with my m1 mb air. I use Targus docking station with DisplayLink. So you can connect more displays if you wish.

[Onegaiprofessor]

I actually use 2 different resoloution screens 2k 144Hz for gaming and 4k 60Hz for coding. Seems to ber the sweet spot

[AaronFisher]

Well this video came at the perfect time! I had a 34" ultrawide that had to be returned a little while ago and have been back to a 27" since. Have spent the entire time debating a 32" 4K or going for another 34" ultrawide 🤔

Which scaling in macOS do you have the 32" set to? Native to the display?

[Lordxfx]

43 inch, @4k also very nice. That is 4x full HD screens even split directly in front of you. 49 inch is jus too much head or eye movement. For my second desk I 'm still thinking on 5k on 40 inches. All of this 16:9 of course.

[youptralala]

Aren't you annoyed by the low pixel density (137), compared to Apple standard target of 220 ppi for all its displays ?

[rahavd]

What do you think about 43 inch for programming. I always thought that an optimal setup would be 32 inch centered plus 27 inch vertical to its side. The 43” gives you (almost) that in a single monitor, and it is 4K.

When needed you also almost get two 32 monitors stacked one on top of the other, which I think I might like for referencing multiple parts of code. And when you need to focus you don’t have to use the entire real estate.

Have you tried it? I think that I will

[humayuntariq]

Should I go for 4k 32", 34" ultra wide or 38" ultra wide. I am trying to go for a single monitor setup to make it look clean. I currently have a 32" 1080 but wont be using it in my future setup.

[manuelavendano]

Hey pal, have you tried a 27-inch monitor in landscape and a 24 in portrait, both at 4k?
Also, aside from what you have said in the video, why do you prefer a 32 inch over a 27-inch monitor as your main monitor?
Thanks in advance! Have a good one!