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The 4 Best Ultrawide Monitors - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best Ultrawide Monitors

Ultrawide monitors provide more horizontal screen space than traditional monitors, as they have aspect ratios of either 21:9 or 32:9. These are great if you like opening multiple windows simultaneously, and while many ultrawide monitors are designed with gaming in mind, they also offer good office performance, meaning they're great if you need something for work and play. There are also models designed specifically with productivity in mind, as these tend to have higher resolutions and some additional features.

Most ultrawide displays have a 34-inch screen size, but there are larger ones up to 49 inches, which are known as super ultrawide monitors. On top of that, these displays tend to have curved screens to bring the edges closer to you. When looking for an ultrawide monitor, it's important to consider what you need it for, like if you want something only for work or for gaming, too, and different price point options are available.

We've bought and tested more than 300 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best widescreen monitors to buy. See our picks for the best ultrawide gaming monitors, the best curved monitors, and the best 34-49 inch monitors.


  1. Best Ultrawide Monitor

    The best monitor we've tested with an ultrawide screen is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95, which is versatile for different uses. It's a super ultrawide monitor with a 49-inch screen and a 32:9 aspect ratio, equivalent to placing two 27-inch monitors side by side. This provides a lot of screen space for multitasking, and it has an aggressive 1000R curve that brings the edges of the screen closer to you. However, it may take some time to get used to if you're not accustomed to curved screens.

    Besides that, it gets bright enough to fight glare and has good reflection handling, which is useful in bright rooms. Even if you want to use it in dark rooms, it has a high contrast ratio that displays deep blacks, and its Mini LED backlighting provides a good local dimming feature. This means it has great picture quality, but you can also consider something like the Dell Alienware AW3423DW if you want even better picture quality, as it uses a QD-OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio. That said, QD-OLEDs like this risk burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements, which is problematic for productivity work, so the Samsung model is the better choice for all-around use.

    See our review

  2. Best Ultrawide Monitor For Work

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    If you want an ultrawide monitor strictly for work and productivity, check out the LG 40WP95C-W. It's different from the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95 as it has a smaller 21:9 aspect ratio, a 40-inch screen, and worse picture quality. This is because it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting like the Samsung, so it doesn't display the same deep blacks in dark rooms. It has fewer gaming features, too, as it has a lower refresh rate, but that doesn't make a difference if you aren't a gamer anyway. Fortunately, it has more productivity features, like two USB-C ports that each support Thunderbolt 4 and 96W of power delivery.

    It even has a high 5120x2160 resolution, which helps produce extremely sharp text clarity as this is the same vertical resolution of a 4k monitor and has extra horizontal pixels. While it has decent peak brightness if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around, it doesn't get very bright. If that's important to you, the LG 38WN95C-W is another option that gets brighter but has a lower resolution and worse text clarity, so the 40WP95C-W is still better for office work.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range Ultrawide Monitor

    If you don't need a high-end monitor for office work like the LG 40WP95C-W, and you find the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95 too expensive, then there are some good options in the mid-range price category, like the Dell S3422DWG. It has fewer office features than the LG, as it doesn't have any USB-C ports, and it has worse picture quality than the Samsung because it lacks local dimming. This is the main trade-off for getting something cheaper, but it's still a good overall monitor with a 34-inch screen and 1800R curve. It's also versatile as it has some gaming features, like a 144Hz refresh rate.

    It has a VA panel that performs well in dark rooms, as it displays deep blacks, and it also gets bright enough to fight glare if you want to use it in a bright room. It's good for office use because it has a 3440x1440 resolution with good text clarity, but it has narrow viewing angles that make the image inconsistent from the sides. If you want something with wider viewing angles, you can also consider the Gigabyte M34WQ, which has extra features, like a USB-C port and KVM switch, but it's harder to find at times.

    See our review

  4. Best Budget Ultrawide Monitor

    There's a wide selection of low-cost ultrawide displays you can get at various retailers, but they don't usually offer good performance, so unless you're on a tight budget, it's better to spend a bit more on an ultrawide monitor to get good performance. If you want a low-cost ultrawide monitor, check out the LG 35WN65C-B. It's different from the Dell S3422DWG because it has a lower 100Hz refresh rate, so it isn't ideal if you want something for gaming on the side, and it doesn't get as bright either. It's still decent enough for office use, as it has a 3440x1440 resolution and good text clarity.

    It has a few office features, like two USB-A ports, so you can connect your peripherals, like a webcam or keyboard, directly to the monitor. It's also compatible with different downloadable applications from LG that improve your workflow. One lets you place multiple windows how you like, and another allows you to control two different sources with the same mouse and keyboard connected to the monitor, similar to a KVM switch.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95: The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 delivers better picture quality than the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95 as it has a QD-OLED panel. However, it risks burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements, so it's worse for office use. See our review
  • HP OMEN 34c: The HP OMEN 34c is comparable to the Dell S3422DWG as it has similar specs but fewer features as it lacks a USB hub. However, it's worth considering if you can find it for less than the Dell. See our review
  • Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95: The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 is a premium 57-inch super ultrawide monitor with Mini LED backlighting like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95. However, it costs more and requires a more powerful computer setup, so only consider it if you want such a premium display. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Feb 13, 2024: Made sure that the recommended monitors are still available for purchase and updated text for clarity throughout.

  2. Dec 13, 2023: Replaced the HP OMEN 34c with the LG 35WN65C-B because it's cheaper, and renamed the Dell S3422DWG to 'Best Mid-Range Monitor' to better represent the monitor market. Also added the HP OMEN 34c and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 to Notable Mentions.

  3. Oct 16, 2023: Restructured article to reflect how people are looking for ultrawide monitors; removed the 'Best Gaming' and 'Best Super Ultrawide' categories because it doesn't fit into the scope of the article; added the Dell S3422DWG and replaced the Gigabyte M34WQ with the HP OMEN 34c because the Gigabyte is becoming hard to find; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

  4. Aug 16, 2023: Added the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 as the 'Best Super Ultrawide Gaming Monitor'; added the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED and the Corsair XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 to Notable Mentions.

  5. Jun 20, 2023: Replaced the LG 38WN95C-W with the LG 40WP95C-W and renamed it to the 'Best Ultrawide Monitor For Work' to be consistent with how people are looking for ultrawide monitors; moved the Dell S3422DWG to Notable Mentions because the Gigabyte M34WQ offers better value for a similar price.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with an ultrawide screen currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our ultrawide monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.