The Best UltraWide Monitors (2024 Reviews)

Interested in an ultra-wide monitor?

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about ultrawide displays, as well as the best deals currently available.

The ultrawide format provides you with more horizontal screen space which makes gaming and movies more immersive, work more productive and your monitor will simply look cooler.

These are our top-recommended ultrawide models; Continue reading the review summaries below to find out why! We’ll also include a few noteworthy alternatives where appropriate.

Note that we have a separate guide for the best 32:9 super-ultrawide monitors!

You can view our changelogs for this buying guide at the end of this article.

Best Budget UltraWide Monitors

If you’ve got a limited budget, do not despair — you can still get an excellent ultrawide monitor! In this category, you’ll find the best ultrawide monitors ranging from under $200 up to ~$350.

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for a new ultrawide monitor, we highly recommend you save up at least for the LG 29WQ600 as it offers extraordinary value for the money. Don’t buy it at its $250 MSRP, it’s often on sale for ~$180.

For ~$250, get one of the other three budget ultrawide monitors included in this guide.

Image Quality

The LG 29WQ600 features an IPS panel with 99% sRGB gamut ensuring accurate, consistent and vibrant color reproduction fit for entry-level designers and photographers.

Further, its 2560×1080 resolution provides plenty of screen real estate and vivid details thanks to the solid pixel density of 96 PPI (pixels per inch).

Other panel-related specs include a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, a 250-nit peak brightness and wide 178° viewing angles, all of which are standard for an IPS display at this price range.

The monitor also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), but only via software emulation as it lacks proper color gamut, brightness and contrast for a notable improvement of the picture for HDR content.

Basically, enabling HDR for compatible content will just make the picture washed out, but in rare cases, it may look slightly better. Since this type of HDR support doesn’t really increase the monitor’s price, it can be ignored.

Features

Thanks to the AMD FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, you’ll be able to enjoy a gaming experience without any screen tearing and stuttering or added input lag if you have a compatible graphics card by AMD or NVIDIA (GTX 10-series or newer).

The VRR range of the LG 29WQ600 is 40-100Hz. So, you get LFC support for tear-free gameplay up to 100FPS.

Other useful features include On-Screen Control (for adjusting OSD settings in a desktop app), Screen Split (partitions the desktop into different layouts for easier multitasking), Black Stabilizer (improves visibility in darker games), Dynamic Action Sync (minimizes input lag), custom crosshairs and picture presets (FPS, RTS, etc.).

Lastly, the monitor has a 5ms response time speed, which is more than quick enough to eliminate prominent trailing of fast-moving objects in video games at 100Hz on IPS panels.

Design & Connectivity

The LG 29WQ600 design is tilt-only but it’s VESA mount compatible (100 x 100mm). Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, a headphone jack, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, no power delivery), a headphone jack and dual 7W integrated speakers.

Note that the monitor is 29″ in diagonal, but since it’s wider than a regular 16:9 widescreen monitor, it’s as tall as a 23″ 16:9 display. This might look a bit awkward at first, especially if you’re used to bigger monitors, but you’ll quickly get used to it and fall in love with the ultra-wide ratio and all the extra horizontal space.

Alternatives

2560×1080 IPS ultrawide monitors are also available as 34″ variants. However, these models have a lower pixel-per-inch ratio (81 PPI), so the image won’t be as clear and sharp, but the bigger screen does provide a more immersive gaming experience.

• Innocn 29C1F – 29″ 2560×1080 75Hz IPS monitor with USB-C (DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery)

About The Monitor

If you want a high refresh rate ultrawide display at an affordable price, there’s the Sceptre C305B-200UN.

Image Quality

This ultrawide gaming monitor is based on a VA panel, so you get a higher contrast ratio of 3,000:1 as opposed to 1,000:1 of the LG 29WQ600 IPS display. As a result, you get much deeper blacks and a more vivid relation between the darkest and the brightest shades.

The colors, however, are not as accurate nor as vibrant. The Sceptre C305B covers only 90% of the sRGB color space. Moreover, the viewing angles aren’t as wide, but you’ll still be able to look at the screen at most angles without the image shifting in color and contrast.

Features

What makes the Sceptre C305B exceptional is the fast 200Hz refresh rate at such a low price, which will make the gaming experience more responsive and immersive.

Now, there’s a catch. The pixel response time of VA panels isn’t as quick as that of the IPS models, especially when it comes to transitioning from deep blacks to other colors, which results in noticeable trailing of fast-moving objects.

The response time speed of the Sceptre C305B isn’t quick enough to keep up with its high 200Hz refresh rate, so you will notice more black smearing when your FPS exceeds 144FPS. However, keep in mind that this will vary from game to game and your own sensitivity to motion blur and ghosting.

You can simply limit the refresh rate to 120Hz or 144Hz, which still provides a massive boost in responsiveness and motion clarity as opposed to 75Hz.

Even if the monitor had a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, we’d still recommend it at this price range. Think of the 200Hz refresh rate as a bonus that may not look great in all games, but in certain other games, it will work perfectly. 

Further, the Sceptre C305B-200UN supports AMD FreeSync and VRR works with compatible NVIDIA cards. However, you might encounter some brightness flickering with VRR enabled.

Its FreeSync range is 48-200Hz over DisplayPort, while the HDMI ports are limited to 165Hz (HDMI 2.0) and 75Hz (HDMI 1.4).

Design & Connectivity

Unlike the 29WQ600, the Sceptre C305B has a curved screen (1800R), which adds a bit of depth and immersion to the viewing experience. The stand is tilt-only, but you can mount the screen using the provided VESA mount adapter.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack and dual 3W built-in speakers. There are also two red LED strips at the back of the monitor.

Alternatives

Based on the same panel with similar image quality, performance and features:

• MSI MAG301CR2
• ASUS VG30VQL1A

About The Monitor

In case you don’t want to deal with slow response time and VRR brightness flickering of VA models, the MSI MAG301RF is the best budget ultrawide gaming monitor!

Image Quality

Thanks to its rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed, there’s no ghosting in fast-paced games even at the monitor’s maximum 200Hz refresh rate!

So, the MAG301RF is an excellent display for competitive gaming – just make sure your favorite titles support the 21:9 aspect ratio. It’s mostly Blizzard titles and Valorant that do not though.

As for the image quality, you get the standard IPS-like contrast ratio of 1,000:1, so blacks won’t be as deep as that of VA models.

Other than that, the screen can get adequately bright with a 300-nit peak brightness and it covers the entire sRGB color space for rich yet accurate colors, making it viable for entry-level color-critical work as well as gaming!

Features

The MSI MAG301RF supports AMD FreeSync and it’s certified as G-SYNC Compatible by NVIDIA, ensuring flawless VRR performance up to 200FPS!

It also supports backlight strobing and offers the standard gaming features, such as Night Vision (improves visibility in dark scenes), crosshair overlays, on-screen timers and a refresh rate tracker.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 45° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Just like the LG 29WQ600, the MAG301RF has a flat-screen IPS panel.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 2.0 hub.

Alternatives

• ASUS XG309CM – same panel, with a 220Hz factory overclocked refresh rate and built-in KVM functionality

Best UltraWide Gaming Monitors

Now that we’ve got the budget variants out of the way, let’s move on to the mid-range and high-end models, available with both IPS and VA panels.

About The Monitor

In case you want a big 34″ ultrawide monitor with crisp image quality and plenty of screen space, the MSI MAG342CQR is the most cost-effective display as it also offers a high 144Hz refresh rate!

Image Quality

Based on a VA panel with a superior contrast ratio of 4,000:1, the MSI MAG342CQR ultrawide monitor delivers true blacks with vivid details in the shadows and highlights of the image.

The colors aren’t quite as accurate and consistent as that of the IPS models, but they are vivid and gorgeous nonetheless. In fact, the monitor has a wide 90% DCI-P3 (125% sRGB) color gamut, so the colors will be more saturated and lifelike.

Alternatively, you can use the provided sRGB emulation mode if you want a more accurate color representation. Add to that the 3440×1440 screen resolution, and you get an incredibly immersive image quality for the price.

Now, the specified 4ms response time speed of the MSI MAG342CQR might be faster than the 5ms speed of the LG 29WQ600 on paper, but in reality, it’s a different story.

Because VA panel displays have such deep blacks, dark pixels take longer to change into lighter shades. This results in visible smearing of fast-moving objects when dark pixels are involved.

Unless you’re a hardcore FPS gamer, the amount of smearing will be tolerable. To decrease the amount of perceptible ghosting, you can use the MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) technology, which via backlight strobing makes motion blur less visible.

Features

Moving on, the MSI MAG342CQR supports VRR with a 48-144Hz range. However, some units of the monitor will have brightness flickering when VRR is enabled.

The brightness flickering is most noticeable if your frame rate fluctuates a lot and when it dips around 48FPS and triggers LFC. This mostly occurs in in-game menus and loading screens. Not all units have this issue though.

Note that MBR and FreeSync cannot be active at the same time.

Other features include PiP/PbP support, Night Vision (improves visibility in darker games), on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker and crosshair overlays.

For more information, visit our MSI MAG342CQR review.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 90mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 4° pivot for balancing and 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a moderate 1500R curvature for added immersion and a light matte anti-glare coating that prevents reflections without making the image too grainy.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (limited to 100Hz at 3440×1440) and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

You can also find similar 34″ 3440×1440 high refresh rate curved VA models without wide color gamut at a lower price ($250 – $300):

• Aopen 34HC5CURP
• Sceptre C345B-QUT168
• LG 34GP63A
• LG 34WP60C – tilt-only version of the 34GP63A

There are a few good alternatives with a wide color gamut available as well. They can be found on sale for $250 as well:

• Gigabyte G34WQC-A
• Dell S3422DWG
• HP Omen 34c
• KTC H34S18S

All four of the above-mentioned ultrawide monitors use the same panel, so the image quality and performance will be basically identical, including the risk of getting a unit with VRR brightness flickering.

Therefore, you can simply choose according to your preference of the design/features or go for whichever is available/cheaper. Not sure which one to pick? Leave us a comment below!

About The Monitor

In case you want both: a high screen resolution and a high refresh rate as well as accurate colors and quick response time, the Acer XR43CKP is one of the best IPS ultrawide monitors out there.

Image Quality

Based on LG’s Nano-IPS panel, the Acer XR343CKP offers a wide color gamut with 98% DCI-P3 coverage, 10-bit color depth (8-bit + 2-bit FRC) and a 400-nit peak brightness (550-nits for HDR).

Moreover, the monitor supports HDR with VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification, which is too weak for a proper HDR viewing experience, but it can still improve some HDR content.

What makes this ultrawide gaming monitor different from the typical VA models is its superior pixel response time speed of 1ms GtG for zero trailing and overshoot in fast-paced games.

Besides the common features such as Black Boost, crosshair overlays and various picture presets, the Acer XR343CKP also supports VRR (48-184Hz), PiP/PbP and has an integrated KVM functionality.

Check out our full Acer XR343CKP review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/35°, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a moderate 1900R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 100Hz), USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 85W PD), a headphone jack, a quad-USB 3.0 hub and dual 7W integrated speakers.

About The Monitor

If the Acer XR343CKP is out of your budget, the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W is a cheaper alternative worth considering.

Image Quality

While the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W is not quite as fast as the XR343CKP, its pixel response time speed is fast enough to eliminate most ghosting in fast-paced games. You won’t get any dark-level smearing associated with the VA models.

Further, it offers stable VRR performance without any brightness flickering. So, if you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with smooth performance, the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W is actually the cheapest model available.

It doesn’t have as wide color gamut as LG’s Nano IPS models, but with 95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, you get more saturated and vibrant colors than that of the standard sRGB displays, while the peak brightness is strong at 400-nits.

The Sceptre E345B-QUN168W also supports MPRT backlight strobing.

The main disadvantage it has over LG’s more expensive model is that it has a flat screen and most people prefer curved displays at this screen size. However, when sitting a bit further from the screen, this becomes less of an issue that most users will be able to let slide since you’re saving ~$350 by not getting the LG model.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 100mm, tilt by -5°/15°, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, three HDMI 2.0 inputs (limited to 100Hz), USB-C (with DP Alt Mode, limited to 100Hz), a headphone jack, dual 3W integrated speakers and a USB 3.0 hub (3 downstream + 1 upstream).

Alternatives

• Gigabyte M34WQ – based on the same panel with a built-in KVM switch, but it’s more expensive
• Innocn 34C1R – based on the same panel with a USB-C port (65W PD, DP Alt Mode), but it doesn’t have a wide color gamut

About The Monitor

If you want a larger ultrawide monitor that’s also affordable, the MSI MAG401QR is your best option.

Image Quality

The 3440×1440 resolution still looks decent on 40″ sized ultrawide screen with a pixel density of 93.23 PPI (similar to that of 24″ 1080p and 32″ 1440p displays). In fact, the MSI MAG401QR is basically a 32″ 1440p monitor that’s ~33% wider.

It also has a 94% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, a strong 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, wide viewing angles and basic HDR10 support.

Besides smooth VRR performance up to 144Hz (or 155Hz via factory overclock), you get additional useful features, including crosshair overlays, Night Vision, on-screen timers, PiP/PbP and MBR.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but the screen is VESA mount compatible (100x100mm).

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery, a dual-USB 2.0 hub and a headphone jack. There’s also integrated KVM functionality.

Alternatives

The MSI MAG401QR is the most affordable 40″ 3440×1440 display, but in case it’s not available, consider the Innocn 40C1R and the Aopen 40XV1CUP as alternatives based on the same panel.

About The Monitor

In case you want an even bigger ultrawide monitor, the Dell Alienware AW3821DW is the best 38″ model for gaming currently available.

Image Quality

This giant ultrawide curved monitor isn’t only bigger than its 34″-35″ counterparts, it also has a higher screen resolution of 3840×1600 pixels.

So, you still get the perfect pixel density of 110 PPI as well as a larger screen.

The Nano IPS panel of the Dell AW3821DW supports 10-bit color and has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (131% sRGB), but it lacks an sRGB emulation mode. So, if you care about accurate sRGB colors, you’ll need a colorimeter to profile the monitor.

It also supports DisplayHDR 600 and has a peak brightness of 600-nits as well as a 32-zone local dimming solution.

In addition, its rapid 1ms GtG response time speed provides flawless performance in fast-paced games.

Keep in mind that you will need to use 8-bit color for 144Hz, whereas for 10-bit color, you’ll need to lower the refresh rate to 120Hz due to DP 1.4 bandwidth limitations.

Features

The Dell AW3821DW has a dedicated G-SYNC module for impeccable VRR performance, and it also supports VRR with AMD graphics cards over DisplayPort.

Other features include Dark Stabilizer, on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker and various picture presets.

For more information, visit our Dell AW3821DW review.

Design & Connectivity

The AW3821DW features a gorgeous and robust design with up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 20° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (maximum 85Hz), a headphone jack and a quad-USB 3.0 hub. At the back of the monitor, there are RGB LEDs, while the screen curvature is 2300R for added immersion.

Best HDR UltraWide Monitors

For proper HDR support, you will need a monitor with either an OLED panel or a full-array local dimming solution on a mini LED-backlit panel. Here are the best ultrawide models.

About The Monitor

Thanks to its QD-OLED panel, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF offers the best image quality and smoothest performance out of all monitors included in this guide – and it’s actually cheaper than the Dell AW3821DW.

Image Quality

The main advantage of OLEDs is that they have self-emissive pixels, so each pixel can individually turn off for true blacks. This results in a basically infinite contrast ratio and no backlight bleeding, glowing or haloing.

However, OLEDs cannot get quite as bright as high-end LED-backlit LCDs. Regardless, with a peak brightness of 1,000-nits for 1 – 3% white windows and a sustainable brightness of 250-nits for a 100% white window, it can still deliver outstanding image quality with vivid and punchy highlights.

The Dell AW3423DWF also has a wide color gamut with 99.3% DCI-P3 and 95% Adobe RGB gamut coverage (149% sRGB gamut size). The colors are vibrant, consistent and accurate with Delta E < 2 factory calibration, allowing you to use the monitor for color-critical work. You’ll also find adjustable sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut clamps.

Now, the main drawback of OLED technology is the risk of permanent image burn-in.

The QD-OLED panel is more resistant to it than regular OLEDs, and you even get a three-year warranty that covers burn-in. As long as you don’t leave a static image for too long and use the integrated (automatic by default) pixel and panel refresher features, this won’t be an issue though.

The 3440×1440 resolution results in a pixel density of 110 PPI, so you won’t get quite as crisp details and text as that of the higher resolution ultrawides we’ll get into next; however, you still get a lot of screen real estate and reasonably sharp text and details.

Since the Dell AW3423DWF has RGB subpixels in an unconventional triangular layout, some color fringing can be detected on small text when viewing it from up close.

This isn’t noticeable in games and videos, but if you work with a lot of text and are sensitive to this type of visual artifact, it might bother you a bit. Hopefully, Windows and macOS can address this via ClearType and HiDPI updates.

Features

Another big advantage of OLEDs is the instantaneous pixel response time speed, which results in buttery-smooth motion clarity with zero ghosting and overshoot regardless of the refresh rate; input lag is also imperceptibly low.

The monitor also supports VRR up to 165FPS for tear-free gameplay.

Other features include crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker, Dark Stabilizer, PiP/PbP, RGB lighting and various picture presets. Sadly, MBR is not available.

Check out our full AW342DWF review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics with up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 20° swivel, +/- 4° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Next, the screen has a subtle 1800R curvature for added immersion and a semi-glossy finish that offers a more vivid image quality than the regular matte anti-glare coatings, but it’s not quite as good against reflections.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, HDMI 2.0 (limited to 100Hz), a headphone jack, a line-out port and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

There are 6 monitors that use the same QD-OLED panel, offering a similar image quality and performance. However, they still have some differences in features, warranty, connectivity options, price, HDR accuracy, etc. Here’s how they compare:

	Dell AW3423DWF	Dell AW3423DW	MSI MEG342C	MSI 341CQP	Samsung OLED G8	Philips Evnia 34M2C8600
Max. Refresh Rate	165Hz (120Hz 10-bit)	175Hz (144Hz 10-bit)	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit
Ports	2x DP 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB	1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C (65W PD) 4x USB	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C, 2x USB	1x Mini-DP 1.4, 1x micro HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C (65W PD) 1x USB-C	1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C (90W PD), 4x USB
Cooling fans	1	2	1	None	None	1
HDR (AMD GPUs)	Good	Good	Good	Good	Bad*	Bad**
HDR (NVIDIA GPUs)	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Bad**
PiP/PbP	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Ambient Light Sensor	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Updatable Firmware	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other Notable Features	N/A	G-SYNC module	KVM switch	KVM Switch	Tizen OS	KVM Switch Ambiglow RGB
Price (MSRP)	$1,100	$1,300	$1,100	$900	$1,500	$800
Burn-in Warranty (in the US)	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	N/A	N/A

The pricing and warranty can vary by region. Generally, we recommend going with the Dell AW3423DWF due to its price and warranty that covers burn-in.

There are also 34″ 3440×1440 240Hz W-OLED gaming monitors available, such as the ASUS PG34WCDM and the LG 34GS95QE.

While they offer a higher refresh rate and higher white luminance, their W-OLED panel has more noticeable fringing issues, not as high color volume or as wide color gamut and a steep 800R screen curvature. These are available as 39″ 3440×1440 240Hz variants too, such as the LG 39GS95QE.

Check out our OLED monitors article for more information.

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 341CQPX is based on a 34″ 3440×1440 QD-OLED panel with a higher 240Hz refresh rate for a small but noticeable boost in motion clarity.

Image Quality

Besides the higher refresh rate, the MSI MPG 341CQPX also offers additional features in comparison to the Dell AW3423DWF, including a USB-C port with up to 98W Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate Mode, as well as an integrated KVM functionality.

Both models’ prices range from $700 to $900, so we recommend trying to get the MSI MPG 341CQPX model on sale.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor’s stand is robust and offers height adjustment up to 100mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

It has the same glossy screen surface and 1800R curvature as the Dell AW3423DWF.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 98W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

There are also 34″ 3440×1440 240Hz W-OLED gaming monitors available, such as the ASUS PG34WCDM and the LG 34GS95QE.

While they offer a higher white luminance, their W-OLED panel has more noticeable fringing issues, not as high color volume and gamut and a steep 800R screen curvature. They are, however, also available as 39″ 3440×1440 240Hz variants, such as the LG 39GS95QE.

About The Monitor

If you want a larger ultrawide OLED monitor, the LG 39GS95QE might be for you!

Image Quality

The LG 39GS95QE is a 39″ ultrawide monitor with the same 3440×1440 screen resolution, so you get a lower pixel density of 95 PPI (pixels per inch). Therefore, text and details won’t be quite as sharp, but most users will find it acceptable – you get a similar level of detail clarity as that of 24″ 1080p displays.

The monitor uses LG’s W-OLED panel with MLA+ technology for higher white luminance of up to 1300-nits for small < 3% APL HDR highlights and 750-nits for 10% APL, while 100% APL for SDR and HDR is around 275-nits.

These measures are higher than that of QD-OLED panels, but keep in mind that QD-OLED panels have a higher color luminance and a wider color gamut, which results in a higher perceived brightness. Either way, both OLED panel technologies provide a stunning HDR viewing experience with bright highlights and vibrant colors.

The LG 39GS95QE, however, uses the older RWBG subpixel layout (instead of the newer RGWB), which results in noticeable green and red fringing on small text and fine details. It’s not an issue in games and videos, but it might bother sensitive users when it comes to regular everyday use.

Check out our full LG 39GS95QE review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -10°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a steep 800R curvature for added immersion and a bit heavier matte anti-glare coating that adds some graininess to the image (mainly noticeable on solid colors) but it efficiently prevents reflections.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, a headphone jack (with DTS Headphone:X support) and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• ASUS ROG Swift PG39WCDM – ASUS’ model based on the same panel with KVM, USB-C (90W Power Delivery, DP Alt Mode), BFI up to 120Hz and a better 3-year burn-in warranty. No word on pricing and availability yet though.

About The Monitor

If you want an even bigger ultrawide monitor with an OLED panel, check out the LG 45GS95QE!

Image Quality

While it has a notably larger screen than the standard 34″ ultrawide displays, it has the same 3440×1440 resolution, meaning that you’ll get a lower pixel density (83 PPI), therefore, text and details won’t be quite as sharp.

However, considering that you’ll be sitting further away from a 45″ screen than you would from a 34″ display, the individual pixels won’t be noticeable in games and videos. In fact, at around 42″ (or ~107cm) away from the screen, your eyes won’t be able to distinguish the pixels at all.

The LG 45GS95QE uses LG’s W-OLED panel with an RWBG subpixel layout, so colored fringing on tiny text is also an issue here.

It uses the MLA+ (Micro Lens Array) technology, which allows it to reach higher brightness levels than the other W-OLED panels – up to 1300-nits for 3% APL, 750-nits for 10% APL and 275-nits for 100% APL.

Useful features include VRR, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker amd various picture presets.

Check out our LG 45GS96QB review for more details – it’s the same monitor but with a different stand, integrated 7W speakers and a USB-C port (65W) for $100 extra.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -1°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack with DTS Headphone:X support.

Alternatives

The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 is another 45″ 3440×1440 240Hz W-OLED model. It has a bendable screen, but significantly lower brightness of 150-nits for 100% APL, 600-nits 10% APL and 800-nits for < 3% APL.

The LG 45GR95QE is the older version of the LG 45GS95QE. It can be found for $1,000, but it has notably lower brightness performance (similar to the Xeneon Flex).

The LG 45GS96QB uses the same panel as the 45GS95QE, but has a different design, dual 7W integrated speakers and a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery. Usually, it’s $100 more expensive than the 45GS95QE.

Best Mini LED UltraWide Monitors

Sadly, there aren’t many mini LED ultrawide monitors available that we can recommend. However, the Innocn 34M1R is a decent option for the price given that you’re aware of its downsides.

About The Monitor

In case you don’t want to deal with the risk of burn-in of OLED displays and want an ultrawide HDR monitor with higher brightness, you should consider the Innocn 34M1R. Note that this monitor is also referred to as the Innocn 34E7R.

Image Quality

The Innocn 34M1R has a 2304-zone mini LED FALD backlight and a stellar 1000-nit peak brightness for deep blacks and vivid highlights. Unlike OLED displays, it can maintain high brightness levels even for larger APLs, which results in a significantly brighter image overall.

However, since it doesn’t have per-pixel dimming, some blooming will be noticeable with small bright objects surrounded by dark areas (scenes such as fireworks, stars in a night sky, etc.).

The monitor also boasts a wide 99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut with dedicated sRGB, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB modes, Delta E < 2 factory calibration and dithered 10-bit color depth support.

It uses a VA panel with a high native contrast ratio of 4,000:1, but it has a slow pixel response time speed when it comes to dark to bright transitions, so some ghosting will be noticeable with fast-moving objects in dark scenes. Moreover, VRR brightness flickering will be noticeable in some scenes, as expected from VA displays.

Overall, we find that an OLED display, such as the Dell AW3423DWF offers a better HDR viewing experience and smoother gameplay, but the 34M1R is still worth considering since it does look very good in bright scenes, it’s cheaper, and doesn’t have the risk of burn-in.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics with up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 25° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a light matte anti-glare coating and a 1500R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, integrated speakers (the soundbar below the bottom bezel) and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• Acer Predator X35 / ASUS PG35VQ – older VA models with 512 dimming zones. They are too expensive at ~$1,500 considering the number of dimming zones and slow pixel response time speed
• Acer Predator X34 V3 – Acer’s upcoming model based on the same 2304-zone mini LED FALD backlight as the Innocn 34M1R
• TCL 34R83Q – a 34″ 3440×1440 170Hz model with 1152 dimming zones and a 1600-nit specified peak brightness, but it’s not available in the US

There are three more 1152-zone models, the AOC AG344UXM with a flat-screen IPS panel, the Philips 34M2C7600MV and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K with VA panels, and the Lenovo Y34wz-30 with 384 dimming zones. However, they’re all more expensive, not available in the US, and/or have more issues than the Innocn 34M1R.

Best Professional UltraWide Monitors

Looking for an ultrawide monitor for professional use, such as spreadsheets or photo/video editing? Check out the best models available!

About The Monitor

The Dell U3425WE is ideal for both work and gaming thanks to its IPS Black panel and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Image Quality

The Dell U3425WE is similar to the Acer XR343CKP as it also has a 34″ 3440×1440 panel with a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and 178° viewing angles, albeit a bit lower 300-nit peak brightness and not quite as fast response time at 5ms GtG.

It has professional-grade Delta E < 2 factory calibration and dedicated sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3 color modes.

While the U3425WE has a lower 120Hz refresh rate, its IPS Black panel provides you with a higher 2,000:1 static contrast ratio for significantly deeper blacks.

Sadly, the monitor doesn’t support variable refresh rate.

Design & Connectivity

The Dell UltraSharp U3425WE has a robust design with up to 150mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, Thunderbolt 4 for daisy-chaining, RJ45 (2.5 Gbps), dual 5W built-in speakers, a headphone jack and a plethora of USB ports (one type C upstream, two type C downstream and five type A downstream).

The monitor also has a subtle 1900R screen curvature, an integrated ambient light sensor (can adjust both brightness and color temperature) and built-in KVM functionality.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for a bit cheaper 34″ DCI-P3 ultrawide monitor for color-critical work, check out the ASUS PA348CGV. It has a standard IPS panel, a flat screen, VRR support up to 120Hz and USB-C with 90W PD.

About The Monitor

Want a 38″ ultrawide display for color-critical work? The Dell UltraSharp U3824DW might be just for you!

Image Quality

Thanks to its IPS Black panel, the Dell U3824DW has a high static contrast ratio of 2,000:1, which provides you with noticeably deeper blacks than the standard IPS contrast ratio of 1,000:1.

In addition, you get to keep all the advantage of IPS technology, including 178° wide viewing angles for consistent colors regardless of the angle you’re looking at the screen.

The Dell U3824DW has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for vibrant colors with dedicated sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3 color space presets.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a subtle 2300R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (DP Alt Mode and 90W PD), a headphone jack, a USB-C upstream port, two downstream USB-C ports, five downstream USB-A 10 Gbps ports, RJ45 and dual 9W integrated speakers.

About The Monitor

In case you want something bigger, check out the Dell U4025QW.

Image Quality

The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW has a large 40″ screen and a high 5120×2160 resolution to back it back. It’s basically a 32″ 4K monitor with 33% extra width!

Further, it has an IPS Black panel with a high 2000:1 contrast ratio, a high 450-nit peak brightness (600-nits for HDR) and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion clarity. Unlike the U3425WE model, the U4025QW does support variable refresh rate (over both DisplayPort and HDMI).

It covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color space, features dedicated sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3 modes, and has excellent Delta E < 2 factory calibration.

Check out our full U4025QW review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The Dell U4025QW has a robust design with a good range of ergonomics, including up to 150mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 with 140W PD and DP Alt Mode, Thunderbolt 4 for daisy-chaining, a headphone jack, dual 9W integrated speakers, RJ45 (2.5 Gbps), five type A USB ports and three type C USB ports. The monitor also has integrated KVM functionality and an ambient light sensor.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for something similar but cheaper, the LG 40WP95C can be found on sale for $1300 though it has a regular IPS panel and a 72Hz maximum refresh rate.

Conclusion

Did you manage to choose the best ultrawide monitor for you?

Let us know if you need any further assistance in the comments below!

All in all, you can’t go wrong with the MSI MAG342CQR for the price; it offers incredible image quality as well as smooth performance and plenty of useful features.

If you’re sensitive to screen tearing and ghosting, you should consider the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W, the Acer XR343CKP, the MSI MAG401QR or the Dell AW3821DW instead, depending on your budget and preference.

In case you have a limited budget, you should at least save up for the MSI MAG301RF if you’re a competitive gamer.

If you can afford something a bit fancier, the Dell AW3423DWF, the MSI MPG 341CQPX, the LG 39GS95QE and the LG 45GS95QE (depending on your budget and preference) will provide you with otherworldly gaming and viewing experience.

For those who don’t need particularly high refresh rates or HDR support, Dell’s ultrawide models with IPS Black panels are an excellent choice.