Written by Job
Edited on
16 April 2025
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06:58
The advantages of a curved monitor
A monitor with a curved screen. It's indispensable in the world of monitors. A so-called curved monitor has a number of advantages compared to a 'normal' monitor. Below, I explain what a curved monitor is and how it benefits you.
What is a curved monitor?
A curved monitor has a curved screen. The curve of the screen is expressed in R, meaning radius. The lower the number before the R, the bigger the curve of the screen. A monitor with a 3000R curve is less curved than a 1800R monitor. The effect of a curved monitor is very noticeable if you sit behind your monitor alone, and if sit in front of the middle of the screen.
A panoramic effect
The curved screen of a curved monitor curves around your field of vision. This creates a panoramic effect, so you can experience more depth. The distance between your eyes and the monitor is the same all over. This means that you don't have to move your head as much and you experience strained eyes or neck complaints as quickly. Because the viewing distance stays the same, a wider aspect ratio comes out better with a curved monitor.
Intense game experience
You can use a curved monitor for any computer application, but one in particular stands out and that's gaming. Because of the curved screen, you experience your games more intensively and it feels like you're in the middle of it. This is because the screen appears a little larger and the bend of the screen ensures an immersive gaming experience.
