How to a Choose a Satisfactory Curevd Screen?

When you decide to buy a curved screen monitor, you will immediately think about how to choose a curved screen? Then the following suggestions will offer you a very clear picture of what your target curved monitor looks like.

1. Curvature:

• Curvature refers to the degree of curvature of the screen. The smaller the value, the greater the curvature. For example, the curvature of 1000r is greater than that of 1800r. The screen is more in line with the visual curvature of the human eye and can provide a stronger sense of wrapping and immersion.

• Selection suggestions: If you pursue the ultimate immersive experience, like to play games or watch movies, especially have high requirements for large scene pictures, then a monitor with a small curvature (such as 1000r or 1500r) will be more suitable for you, which can make you feel wrapped by the picture. But if you need to work in front of the computer for a long time, such as office work, design, etc., a monitor with a large curvature (such as 3000r or larger) may be more suitable. It can provide a wider field of view and better visual comfort, and reduce eye fatigue.

2. Panel type:

• VA panel:

• Advantages: It has a higher contrast, purer black performance, more realistic effects when displaying dark scenes, higher color reproduction accuracy, and a large viewing angle. The use of VA panels for curved screens can magnify these advantages and is suitable for audio-visual entertainment players and users with high requirements for color and contrast.

• Disadvantages: The response time is relatively long, and a certain degree of smearing may occur in fast-moving dynamic images, but for ordinary non-e-sports use scenarios, it usually has little effect.

• TN panel:

• Advantages: The response speed is extremely fast, which can meet the needs of high refresh rates. It is very suitable for e-sports players, especially those competitive game players who have strict requirements on response time. It can reduce screen afterimages and allow players to get clearer visual effects in fast movements and fierce battles.

• Disadvantages: Relatively small viewing angles, color distortion and reduced brightness may occur when viewed from the side, and the color expression is not as rich as VA and IPS panels.

• IPS panel:

• Advantages: Excellent color expression, accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angle, and good color and brightness consistency regardless of the viewing angle. In addition, the screen hardness of IPS panels is higher, and it is relatively less likely to be pressed or damaged.

• Disadvantages: Generally inferior to VA panels in terms of contrast, black display is not deep enough, and the price is relatively high. However, for professional design, drawing and other work that have high requirements for color accuracy and viewing angles, IPS panels are still the first choice.

3. Resolution:

• Common resolutions: Common ones include 1080P (1920×1080), 2K (2560×1440 or 2560×1080, the latter is usually used for ultra-wide screens), 4K (3840×2160 or 4096×2160), etc. The higher the resolution, the clearer and more delicate the picture is, and the more content can be displayed.

• Selection suggestions: If you mainly use it for daily office work, web browsing, etc., 1080P resolution may be enough; if you like to watch high-definition movies, play large games or do design work, it is recommended to choose a 2K or higher resolution monitor for a better visual experience. Of course, higher resolutions may also have certain requirements on graphics card performance, and you need to ensure that your computer hardware can support it. For curved screen monitors, especially large-size curved screens, in order to ensure picture quality, 2K and above resolutions are ideal choices, otherwise there may be a strong sense of grain.

4. Refresh rate:

• Meaning: Refresh rate refers to the number of times a monitor can refresh a picture per second, measured in Hertz (Hz). The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the picture display, and the less residual and blurring of dynamic images.

• Selection suggestions: For daily use by ordinary users, such as office work and watching videos, a refresh rate of 60Hz can basically meet the needs. But if you are a gamer, especially if you like to play competitive games, then a monitor with a high refresh rate will bring obvious advantages. For example, a monitor with a refresh rate of 144Hz, 165Hz or even higher will allow you to see the enemy's movements faster and operate more smoothly in the game, improving the gaming experience and reaction speed. Of course, a high refresh rate also needs to be paired with a high-performance graphics card to fully utilize its advantages.

5. Size and aspect ratio:

• Size: Common curved screen monitors are available in 24-inch, 27-inch, 31.5-inch, 34-inch, etc. Generally speaking, the larger the size, the stronger the visual impact, but desktop space and viewing distance also need to be considered. If the desktop space is limited, a monitor that is too large may make you feel uncomfortable when using it; and if the viewing distance is too close, you may not be able to fully experience the advantages of a large-size monitor, and it may also cause damage to your eyes.

• Aspect ratio: The aspect ratios of curved screen monitors are mainly 16:9, 21:9 and 32:9. 16:9 is the most common aspect ratio, suitable for most scenarios, with good compatibility, and can be applied to almost any usage scenario. It is also the first choice for most gamers; the 21:9 "fish screen" is more suitable for audio and video users. There is no black edge when playing movies in full screen, which can provide better visual effects and widen the field of vision in some games that support widescreen display; 32:9 curved monitor products are relatively rare, mainly for office design and other scenarios where multiple pages need to be used frequently, such as opening multiple documents and windows at the same time for operation.

6. Response time: The response time is divided into grayscale response time (GTG) and black-and-white response time (OBT). Generally speaking, grayscale response time is more valuable for reference. The shorter the response time, the faster the screen switches images and the less ghosting occurs. For gamers, it is recommended to choose a monitor with a response time of less than 5ms. Especially for e-sports players, it is best to choose a product with a response time of 1ms-3ms to ensure clear and smooth visual effects in fast and dynamic game images. For ordinary users, monitors with a response time between 5ms-8ms can usually meet daily use needs.

7. Brand and after-sales: Choose a curved screen monitor from a well-known brand, and the quality and after-sales service are usually more guaranteed. Some well-known monitor brands have good performance in technology research and development, product quality control and after-sales service, and can provide you with more reliable products and more complete after-sales support. Before purchasing, you can learn about the brand's reputation, user reviews and after-sales service policy, such as warranty period, repair methods, etc. In addition, some brands will also provide additional value-added services, such as technical support, driver updates, etc., which can add points to your user experience.

8. Other features:

• HDR (High Dynamic Range): HDR-enabled monitors can present a wider range of brightness and richer color levels, making brighter parts and darker parts of the picture, while retaining more details, making the image more realistic and vivid. If you often watch HDR content, such as HDR movies, games, etc., then choosing a curved screen monitor that supports HDR will enhance your visual enjoyment.

• Anti-blue light: Long-term use of the monitor may cause damage to the eyes. Choosing a monitor with anti-blue light function can reduce the stimulation of blue light to the eyes and relieve eye fatigue. Some monitors also provide multiple blue light modes, which you can choose according to different usage scenarios, such as choosing low blue light mode when using at night to protect eye health.

• Adjustable stand: An adjustable stand allows you to adjust the height, angle and rotation direction of the monitor according to your sitting posture and usage needs, providing a more comfortable viewing experience. For example, you can adjust the monitor to a height that suits you to avoid looking down or up at the screen for a long time; you can also rotate the screen to portrait mode for viewing long documents or web pages.

• Interface type and quantity: Make sure the monitor has the interfaces you need, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, etc. If you need to connect multiple devices, such as computers, game consoles, notebooks, etc., then a rich number and type of interfaces will be more convenient. At the same time, also pay attention to the version of the interface. Higher versions of interfaces usually support higher resolutions and refresh rates.