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What's the best curved monitor for gaming & working?

Curved monitors are the new flat! Whether you're looking for an immense monitor for gaming or a comfortable monitor for working on all day, you'll find just what you need with an awesome Samsung curved monitor. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of buying curved rather than flat and give you our top recommendations for our best curved monitors for gaming and office work so you can buy in confidence.

What are the benefits of a curved monitor?

There are a number of benefits offered by a curved monitor. By imitating the shape of the human eye, the purpose of a curved monitor is to work with your body instead of against it. From reducing eye strain to creating a more immersive environment for game play, here’s what the best curved monitors achieve:

1. A more immersive experience
2. Enhanced comfort for your eyes
3. A larger field of view
4. Better visual quality
5. Sleeker aesthetics

The best curved monitors deliver a visual wow factor and are suited to a wide range of work tasks; from creative projects to software development. When it’s time to sit back and relax at the end of a long day they throw you into the heart of your entertainment and gaming action.

1. Enhanced comfort

A key difference is that curved monitors maintain the same distance from your eyes to any point on the screen, offering a better fit for natural human eyesight. It also ensures that you see accurate colours across the whole screen. Curved monitors can save you from having to move your head or cause eye fatigue, which helps you to stay comfortable and productive.

2. Impressive screen ratios

A further difference is the pre-set 21:9 screen ratio of many curved monitors. This is considerably different to the 16:9 display ratio in standard flat screen monitors. This ratio means that curved monitors are 2.3 times wider than they're high, compared to 1.8 times wider for a flat screen. While flat monitors provide amazingly life-like images, curved monitors have a significantly wider field of view, which is an excellent feature for gamers.

3. Immersive experiences

Curved monitors are incredibly popular with gamers because of their wraparound, immersive form which differs from a flat screen. As a gamer, you need to be able to see every angle with a high level of accuracy, and a curved monitor optimised for gaming lets you do just that. In fact, many games are now being optimised for a curved monitor as well.

4. Optimised for multitasking

If you're a big multitasker, a curved monitor is what you want. Since curved monitors have ultrawide screen ratios they offer lots of space for many open apps, tabs and programmes at the same time. If you're looking to multitask and boost productivity opt for a curved display.

Here’s how some of our top selling curved and flat monitor specs compare:

What is the best Samsung curved gaming monitor?

Curved gaming monitors offer a more immersive gaming experience compared to flat monitors, by bringing the sides of the screen within your field of vision. When it comes to the best curved gaming monitor it’s got to be the immense Samsung Odyssey Neo G95NC. The huge 57” Dual-UHD screen is a world first, and utilises the power of Quantum Mini-LEDs and HDR 1000 to deliver astounding levels of visual accuracy, definition and brightness. The stunning 1000R curvature matches the contours of the human eye and surrounds you in all the heart pounding gaming action. The super ultra-wide curved panel's 32:9 aspect ratio keeps games alive and with a whopping 1,000 nits peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio - you'll enjoy enhanced colour expression and depth.

When the action ramps up, the 1 millisecond response time allows for immediate action, while the 240 Hz display eliminates lag for fast, ultra-smooth gameplay without any blur. Jump on enemies right when you see them, enjoy precise mouse movements and blur-free frames with no ghosting. Whether you're tearing up the track or sneaking up on an enemy, you can also forget annoying screen stuttering thanks to Freesync Premium Pro. Plus, it's G-Sync compatible which helps to eliminate choppiness, screen-lag, and image tears. This epic Odyssey gaming monitor puts you in the heart of the action - just as the developer intended.

Looking to buy a new monitor optimised for gaming? Check out our Gaming monitor guide which explains the key features you should look out for when buying a new monitor. Alternatively explore the full range of
Samsung Odyssey Gaming monitors here.

What is the best Samsung curved monitor for office work?

For an innovative monitor that powers your work performance check out the 34"" Samsung ViewFinity Curved monitor. Whether you're creating content, working on design projects or multitasking across documents, the ultra-wide curved display maximises your screen space. Every piece of content is a joy to work on thanks to HDR10, which makes dark colours darker and the brightest colours even brighter. In fact, it can display 1 billion colours so you can enjoy all your work projects in stunning detail and colour accuracy. What’s more, with a virtually borderless design you can stay focused on your work with minimum distractions - scan between multiple apps, emails or documents without breaking focus.

There’s a 1000R curvature meaning the curved shape closely matches the curve of the human field of sight, allowing more content to be viewed at a glance. ViewFinity curved monitors have also been proven to effectively limit eye strain compared to flat monitors so you can enjoy more comfort throughout the long work day. It’s also TUV-certified for Intelligent Eye Care so you can rest assured that your eyes are protected against excessive blue light.

What is the best Samsung ultra wide curved monitor?

When it comes to a super-sized curved monitor you can't go wrong with the 49" Samsung ViewFinity Dual QHD Monitor. With an incredible Dual-Quad High Definition screen you have ample amounts of space for work and play. In fact, the super ultra-wide screen ensures enhanced depth and detail in every image, and the 32:9 display removes the hassle of a dual monitor setup for seamless multitasking on just one screen. The 1800R curved screen allows content to be viewed at a glance, whilst limiting eye strain compared with flat monitors, helping you stay focused for longer.

Boasting QLED technology, it delivers a wider range of colours than conventional monitors. Colours are vivid, vibrant and as pure as possible thanks to an extended colour gamut. Combined with HDR support, you'll enjoy luminous blacks and bright whites. Dark areas are richer and white parts are even more dazzling. Whether you're working on design projects or playing action-packed games you’ll see content at its best with this stunning monitor.

Are curved monitors worth it?

Absolutely, curved monitors are definitely worth it! If you're an avid gamer, content creator or busy professional, a Samsung curved monitor not only improves what you see on the screen but ensures you enjoy lightning-quick response times, exceptional levels of colour clarity and ultra-high definition visuals. That’s a win-win.

Looking to buy a new monitor for your home PC? Check out our helpful monitor buying guide which explores the full range of Samsung monitors so you can find the one that’s just right for you.

Explore Samsung’s monitor ranges

Take a closer look at all of Samsung’s monitor ranges and find the perfect one for you.

  • Display

  • Screen Curvature

  • Aspect Ratio

  • Resolution

  • HDR

  • Brightness (Typical)

  • Colour Gamut (NTSC 1976)

  • Refresh Rate (Max)

  • Eye Saver Mode

  • FreeSync

  • Speakers

  • Colour (Front)

  • Height adjustable stand

  • Smart Service

  • Flat
  • N/A
  • 21:9
  • 3,440 x 1,440
  • HDR10
  • 300 cd/㎡
  • 72%
  • 100Hz
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
  • Black
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Curved
  • 1000R
  • 21:9
  • 3,440 x 1,440
  • HDR10
  • 250 cd/㎡
  • 72%
  • 165Hz
  • Yes
  • Premium
  • No
  • Black
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • Flat
  • N/A
  • 16:9
  • 3,840 x 2,160
  • HDR10+
  • 400 cd/㎡
  • N/A
  • 60Hz
  • Yes
  • N/A
  • Yes
  • Daylight Blue
  • 120.0±5.0mm
  • Yes
  • Curved
  • 1800R
  • 16:9
  • 1,920 x 1,080
  • N/A
  • 300 cd/㎡
  • 72%
  • 60Hz
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
  • Dark Blue Gray
  • N/A
  • N/A

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