Curved Monitors

What should I consider when choosing a curved monitor?

Use

• Gaming - the lower the response and higher refresh rate monitor has, the faster you can react to changes in the image and provide smooth and crisp images even in action scenes. Therefore, choose a model with a response within 4 ms refresh rate of at least 60 Hz.
• Office or home - can be used on all models. If you know that you are at your monitor regularly spend more time to choose a model with adjustable height and technologies to minimize eye fatigue (Flicker-free, Flicker-safe and more).

Resolution

The larger the monitor you choose, the higher the resolution should be. With higher resolution, you get a more detailed picture and a larger workspace.

Panel type

• IPS / S-IPS monitors - excel in natural colours, low power consumption and wide viewing angles. The disadvantage is a Higher purchase price.
• TN monitors - Often characterised by a low response times. Compared with IPS monitors They are cheaper, offer lower-quality color reproduction and narrower viewing angles. While cheaper TN monitors are the sufficient for less Demanding users, models with 4 ms response times are popular with gamers.
• MVA / PVA monitors - in terms of price and picture quality, These Are Somewhere Between IPS / S-IPS and TN monitors. They Provide more realistic color reproduction and viewing angles Wider Than TN monitors and are cheaper Than IPS monitors.

Screen surface

• Matte - reflects light from the Surroundings; Provides less-saturated color reproduction.
• Glossy - Provides vibrant and realistic colors; conversely, more light is Reflected light from the surroundings, so the display can be Difficult to view in bright sunlight.
• Anti-glare (glossy display with Antiglare) - a compromise Between glossy and matte screens; They are easier to view in direct sunlight Than glossy screens but Also offer lower quality color reproduction.

Connectors

Before buying, make sure the monitor has at the least one same port as your computer. If not, You will not be able to connect the monitor to it.

Useful functions and features

• Technology That minimises eyestrain - Flicker-free, Flicker-safe, etc.
• Adjustable height - allows you to adjust the monitor to a comfortable position.
• VESA mount - allows your to mount the monitor on a bracket.
• USB Hub - play data from portable drives; connect a keyboard or mouse.
• Pivot - allows the screen to rotate horizantally; suitable for office work and reading texts from your computer.