Ask HN: What is your Monitor setup?
6 points by GBiT 3 months ago
I’m planning to upgrade my current monitor setup (Philips 271S, 27-inch 16:9, and LG 29UM68, 29-inch 21:9) and am considering a few models:
- Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U4323QE) - Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor (U4924DW) - LG 45" UltraGear™ OLED (45GS96QB)
I’m unsure if the 49" ultrawide would be comfortable for work, productivity and watching movies. Compared to the LG 45", which is taller, the LG might be better for coding and can fit three windows more easily. However, as a gaming monitor, the LG has a lower pixel density and I almost don't play.
On the other hand, the Dell 43" offers better pixel density, but it has a lower refresh rate, and I’m not sure if it can comfortably fit three windows.
What is your monitor setup, and what’s your experience?
I'm using an Alienware 34 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for both work and gaming. Work wise, I'm using a Mac with the Rectangle app to set my window layout. I'm able to get 3 windows, although the left and right windows are a little more narrow compared to the centre window. I typically have my browser or vscode in the centre, and a terminal and Obsidian at the sides, which works well for me. If you're going for 43" at a minimum, I can't see why you would have an issue with this. On some of my workspaces, I also like to have a window that is centre aligned, with the desktop showing at the sides, for a less cluttered look.
The only thing I do miss is 'zen mode' when reading online articles. Going full screen and removing all task/menu bars doesn't always work if the website left aligns everything, but it's really not a show stopper.