Where are the 33"-39" 16:9 4K monitors?

[ArizonaSteve]

I'm looking to upgrade my current 30" 1600p screen to a slightly larger 4K monitor. However the 4K lineups seem to stop abruptly at 32" and the only offerings in the 33"-29" range are 21:9 aspect ratios that I have no interest in.

Is there anything at all out there?

 

[mnewsham]

You're looking at the wrong size.

40-43" is where 4k shines without using any GUI scaling.


a 43" 4k monitor is essentially 4x21.5" 1080p in a grid without bezels.

There are several monitors in this size range. Dell has the p4317q, LG has the 43ud79, etc, etc.

 

[ArizonaSteve]

43" is too large for my desk unfortunately (I have cabinets above which limit the vertical height of the monitor). 35" - 37" would be ideal.

 

[whm1974]

43" is too large for my desk unfortunately (I have cabinets above which limit the vertical height of the monitor). 35" - 37" would be ideal.

Get a diffrenct desk?

 

[imaheadcase]

Why be snobs to op? It literally depends on person. I use the Predator Z35p. 35 inch widescreen is perfect for desk.

 

[ArizonaSteve]

Get a diffrenct desk?

It's all built-ins. Can't just rip it out and start again, except at great expense...

Still, it doesn't answer my question - why is no-one manufacturing a 33"-39" monitor? All of the 24" and 27" panels coming out seem too small for 4K to me.

 

[mnewsham]

For normal desktop use the 3 sizes that are easiest to use are the following
24" 4k gets scaled to 1080p effective desktop resolution
27" 4k gets scaled to 1440p effective desktop resolution
40-43" 4k doesn't get scaled at all and is a 4k desktop experience.

I suppose 34-38" would be possible but it'd likely be a bit too sharp for most people to use without scaling, or sitting right up against the panel.

 

[whm1974]

It's all built-ins. Can't just rip it out and start again, except at great expense...

Still, it doesn't answer my question - why is no-one manufacturing a 33"-39" monitor? All of the 24" and 27" panels coming out seem too small for 4K to me.

Including the desk? You can't put a desk or table somewhere else in the house?

 

[mnewsham]

Why be snobs to op? It literally depends on person. I use the Predator Z35p. 35 inch widescreen is perfect for desk.

Why even mention ultrawide monitors? That's not 4k.

3440x1440 is 4,953,600 pixels
3840x2160 is 8,294,400 pixels

The difference is fairly large.

 

[amenx]

Well theres a higher res 38" UW (3840x1600) : http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/lg_38uc99.htm

 

[whm1974]

Bah, give me a 40" 4K display over anything ultra-widescreen.

 

[amenx]

Bah, give me a 40" 4K display over anything ultra-widescreen.

Thats what I said until I got a 40" 4k. For desktop usage I could not get used to the vertical height, its just too high. The upper parts of the screen seem too distant from the eye level parts. Had to make major adjustments to remedy that, incl removing stand and wallmounting it so its suspended just 2cm above desktop. Brought height down by about 3", but still not enough. Made custom res, 3840x1620, which further lowered viewing area and only now happy with it. In the end, I essentially have an UW.

 

[whm1974]

Thats what I said until I got a 40" 4k. For desktop usage I could not get used to the vertical height, its just too high. The upper parts of the screen seem too distant from the eye level parts. Had to make major adjustments to remedy that, incl removing stand and wallmounting it so its suspended just 2cm above desktop. Brought height down by about 3", but still not enough. Made custom res, 3840x1620, which further lowered viewing area and only now happy with it. In the end, I essentially have an UW.

Funny, but other people who have 40" 4K display don't complain about the upper parts being too distant. Or at least the ones I've talked about having this kind of display.

 

[amenx]

Not much of an issue for me when gaming or watching movies, but does bug me when viewing browser elements on upper parts of screen( ie, bookmarks toolbar) or small text near top. I guess some people can resolve this by raising chair height. Unfortunately cant do that without my legs tightly wedged between desk (which has wide drawer in center) and seat.

 

[whm1974]

Not much of an issue for me when gaming or watching movies, but does bug me when viewing browser elements on upper parts of screen( ie, bookmarks toolbar) or small text near top. I guess some people can resolve this by raising chair height. Unfortunately cant do that without my legs tightly wedged between desk (which has wide drawer in center) and seat.

Get a larger desk or a table?

 

[Tweak155]

Funny, but other people who have 40" 4K display don't complain about the upper parts being too distant. Or at least the ones I've talked about having this kind of display.

I am considering replacing my 40" 4K due to this, the ultrawide will likely be my next go-to.

 

[repoman0]

I have a 32" 4k ... for what it's worth, I think this size/resolution works perfectly with no scaling. I don't think I'd want to go bigger, it already fills up my field of view. Text is easily readable but I have good vision.

 

[amenx]

I am considering replacing my 40" 4K due to this, the ultrawide will likely be my next go-to.

I have no regrets with my 40" 4k. In fact I like the option of creating a custom UW res (3840x1620) which imo is ideal for a screen this size. Works wonderfully and lowers the viewing height a little. It also gives me the option of full 4k when I want it (in some games that dont respect UW scaling well). This custom res is also 25% less pixels, so easier to run than full 4k. Also 1:1 scaling retaining full sharpness of native res (only height is cropped off from 2160 to 1620).

 

[Tweak155]

I have no regrets with my 40" 4k. In fact I like the option of creating a custom UW res (3840x1620) which imo is ideal for a screen this size. Works wonderfully and lowers the viewing height a little. It also gives me the option of full 4k when I want it (in some games that dont respect UW scaling well). This custom res is also 25% less pixels, so easier to run than full 4k. Also 1:1 scaling retaining full sharpness of native res (only height is cropped off from 2160 to 1620).

I do this sometimes myself as I've mentioned in other threads / posts. It works but just feels off... I have no plans to replace it any time soon.

 

[WhiteNoise]

I run a 55" 4K screen and though I'm used to it and love it...I do have to move my eyes a lot to see everything. A smaller screen say...37" is perfect for viewing. Buying a 4k TV makes it easy to find just the right size but a 4k monitor is not so easy.

 

[Peteraa1]

I'm looking to upgrade my current 30" 1600p screen to a slightly larger 4K monitor. However the 4K lineups seem to stop abruptly at 32" and the only offerings in the 33"-29" range are 21:9 aspect ratios that I have no interest in.

Is there anything at all out there?

I suggest you go to 4K monitor websites to see.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I've got a pair of 40" 4K UHD screens. They work really well, for me, thus far. Sound quality not the best, though.

 

[barbe]

I have no regrets with my 40" 4k. In fact I like the option of creating a custom UW res (3840x1620) which imo is ideal for a screen this size. Works wonderfully and lowers the viewing height a little. It also gives me the option of full 4k when I want it (in some games that dont respect UW scaling well). This custom res is also 25% less pixels, so easier to run than full 4k. Also 1:1 scaling retaining full sharpness of native res (only height is cropped off from 2160 to 1620).

Out of curiosity, can you set the height at which the ultrawide resolution is displayed?

 

[Atari2600]

Thats what I said until I got a 40" 4k. For desktop usage I could not get used to the vertical height, its just too high. The upper parts of the screen seem too distant from the eye level parts.

I know exactly where you are coming from, the upper corners especially are at a big angle. I got an aftermarket stand to help pull the height down, I really could do with it being another 3 or 4 cm lower, but... it is what it is.

However, while the viewing is less than perfect; I find for coding, having the vertical space is a real joy - when I go back to my other system (which has a 30" 16:10 as its main in a triple set - so not exactly small), it really feels cramped by comparison.


Really what we need IMO, is a manufacturer making a 40" monitor that is curved to a visual centre about 50 cm away - curved in both horizontal and vertical planes. The user can then pitch via stand to "focus" on their eye height. I'm sure such a monitor would find traction in professional markets - I'd certainly be very interested.

 

[mnewsham]

I found the best solution was an adjustable wall mount. Though obviously this wont work in every scenario. I'm currently using an LG 43UD79-B as my primary monitor and it's great. Only real "issue" is my GPU isn't particularly well suited for 4k, so I'll be upgrading whenever the new generation of cards launch.