The 5 Best 34-49 Inch Monitors - Spring 2024 Reviews

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 is the best monitor with a 49-inch screen we've tested. It has a 32:9 aspect ratio, known as a super ultrawide display, and with a 5120x1440 resolution, it's the equivalent of placing two 27-inch, 1440p monitors side-by-side. It excels as a gaming monitor as it has a 240Hz refresh rate with a near-instantaneous response time, so motion looks very crisp.

It combines its incredible gaming performance with outstanding picture quality thanks to its QD-OLED panel. It displays deep and inky blacks in dark rooms without blooming around bright objects, and it gets bright enough to make small highlights pop. It even displays a wide range of bright and vivid colors in HDR, so it's fantastic for HDR gaming or watching movies. However, QD-OLEDs like this have downsides, like the risk of permanent burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time. If that's a concern for you, you can also consider the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95, which has a 240Hz refresh rate and Mini LED backlighting, but it's a step down from the OLED G9 because it doesn't display the same deep blacks.

If you find that the 49-inch super ultrawide display of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 is too wide for you, you can consider something with a 21:9 aspect ratio, 3440x1440 resolution, and 45-inch screen, like the LG 45GR95QE-B. This size isn't very common and offers more total screen space than the Samsung. The LG also has an OLED panel, but you don't get the same bright highlights and vivid colors because it isn't QD-OLED. That said, it offers all the benefits of an OLED display with perfect black levels and a near-instantaneous response time.

With a 240Hz refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR) support, it offers a fantastic gaming experience. There are some downsides to a display this big, as it has low pixel density, so the text clarity is mediocre. It also has an aggressive 800R curve to bring the edges close to you, but if you feel like that's too much of a curve, you can also consider the Corsair XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240. It's a similar monitor with a bendable screen, so you can adjust the curve to your liking, but it costs more.

If you still think the LG 45GR95QE-B's 45-inch screen is too big, you can get some great 38-inch displays with a smaller screen. The LG 38WN95C-W has a 21:9 aspect ratio like the 45GR95QE-B, but the main difference is that it doesn't have an OLED panel for perfect blacks and a near-instantaneous response time. It also has a lower 144Hz refresh rate, but it's still impressive for gaming thanks to its fast response time across its entire refresh rate range.

On top of its great gaming performance, it's more versatile for office work, as it doesn't risk permanent burn-in with exposure to static elements. Also, its USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 3, and with 90W of power delivery, you can charge your laptop while using it. It has a Picture-by-Picture mode, meaning you can display images side-by-side from two sources, which is great for productivity. You can also check out the slightly bigger LG 40WP95C-W if you want something with extra work perks like Thunderbolt 4 support and a higher resolution, but it has fewer gaming features and costs more.

While 38-inch and 49-inch monitors offer the most screen space, many more monitors are available with a 34-inch screen size, and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a great option if you want the best 34-inch gaming monitor. Although it has a smaller screen and lower resolution than the LG 38WN95C-W, it delivers better overall picture quality due to its QD-OLED panel, similar to the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95. This means it displays perfect blacks in dark rooms and delivers an incredible HDR experience thanks to its bright highlights and vivid colors.

The Dell is excellent for gaming as motion looks extremely crisp, thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. It has a fast 165Hz refresh rate with support for FreeSync VRR and is G-SYNC compatible to reduce screen tearing. If you have an NVIDIA graphics card and prefer a monitor with native G-SYNC support, consider the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. In addition to native G-SYNC support it has a slightly faster 175Hz refresh rate, though it costs more and otherwise performs very similarly.

If you find that the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is out of your price range and you just need something simpler and cheaper, check out the Dell S3422DWG. It has a 34-inch, 3440x1440 screen like the other Dell monitor with the same 1800R curve, but the differences come down to their panel types and picture quality. The S3422DWG doesn't have an OLED panel, and while it doesn't have the same risk of burn-in, it can't display the same perfect blacks with bright highlights. That said, while it offers great SDR picture quality with a good contrast ratio and very good SDR brightness, overall, it offers a middling HDR gaming experience.

It has a slightly lower 144Hz refresh rate, and while it has a reasonable response time with most content, there's black smearing with fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, it isn't versatile for different uses as it has narrow viewing angles and is limited in extra features.