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3 ways an ultrawide monitor is better than two screens
Upgrading my multi-screen setup to an ultrawide panel is one of the best changes I've made to my PC. Working with multiple windows on a single display allowed me to get more done and the games I enjoy in the evening all support stretched resolutions. I've rounded up some reasons why I believe you should consider switching to an ultrawide monitor if you've used more than one display.
I enjoyed using two screens for years and even dabbled with three (one configured vertically) for a short while. Productivity improved massively compared to a single display but it was 2021 when I moved from two 21-inch screens to a whopping 49-inch behemoth. A resolution of 5120 x 1440 offers excellent screen real estate for getting more work done throughout the day and allowing games to take center stage on your desk. Having three apps open simultaneously without needing to minimize a thing and move across a physical barrier is a joy. But that's not to say ultrawide displays are for everyone.
One continuous screen
No annoying bezels getting in the way
Using just one monitor is easier through desktop operating systems. Whether you're using Linux, macOS, or Windows, they simply prefer single displays. Now, that's not to say they can't support dual screens as you can use as many displays as your PC can support and they will run just fine, but moving windows around and interacting with elements on each display can prove challenging. The process of configuring everything can also be a pain. With a single monitor, and an ultrawide panel in this case, you only have to set up a single display with one power cord and video cable.
More efficient multitasking
Everything in one view
Sure, you can maximize an app per screen, but operating systems will allow you to quickly snap apps to various parts of an ultrawide, making managing different workflows easy on a single screen. And because you have multiple apps on one display, there's more data in your immediate view without having to rotate your head like you would two larger panels. Again, there's no bezel splitting the apps apart and everything is centered where it makes sense. You will lose out on pixels due to combined resolutions generally being higher with more than one screen, but less desk space is required.
Lenovo's Legion R45w-30 monitor is an excellent ultrawide monitor with tons of features that'll help you feel the action while playing games
More immersive gaming experiences
Stretch to fill the entire display!
Gaming is at home with an ultrawide monitor. This is largely due to the reason I've written about already; the lack of any bezels interrupting the screen real estate. Because games can take advantage of every pixel on a single display, you can have some truly incredible results. Not all video games are built with support for ultrawide resolutions, but if you do play one (I'd recommend checking out X4: Foundations!) it looks breathtaking. Another cool positive you get with gaming on an ultrawide is the ability to see more, thanks to the game showing more pixels on the horizontal pane.
This can provide more detail in a game. For instance, landing a plane in Microsoft Flight Simulator is easier on an ultrawide monitor. Baldur's Gate 3 is another excellent choice for an ultrawide monitor, allowing you to see much more of the gorgeous environments. Finally, there's Cyberpunk 2077. This game looks amazing on any screen with a capable GPU and CPU, but an ultrawide screen takes it to an entirely new level.
An ultrawide monitor isn't for everyone
You've read why I love using an ultrawide monitor and don't miss my multi-screen setup, but it's not a choice that suits everyone. If you prefer a game running on one screen and YouTube on another, this is much easier on a dual-screen configuration. And if you're into PC gaming and predominately play titles without ultrawide support, things can look weird on a wider screen, which wouldn't be the case on smaller panels.