

Though the current ultrawide wave is the most radical expression, computer monitors have gotten progressively wider, compared with their height, over the decades. Monitors with a 32:9 aspect ratio are sometimes called “super wide” or “super ultra-wide.” We see them, however, as a subset of the ultrawide class, and we use the term "ultrawide" for both 32:9 and 21:9 panels. The latter is a more extreme example, more than three times as wide as it is tall. The two most common ultrawide aspect ratios are 21:9 and 32:9. Aspect ratio represents the relationship between horizontal and vertical pixels on a screen-that is, the ratio between monitor width and height. Here's what you need to know.Īspect ratio is a fundamental concept to grasp when assessing an ultrawide panel versus one with more conventional dimensions. Is there an ultrawide monitor in your future? Perhaps, but you'll want to understand the nuances of these big, bold panels before diving in, as they are also a bit of an investment-in both dollars and desk space. ViewSonic XG270 27" Full HD IPS 240Hz Monitor - £234.99.

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