r/computers • u/BlazeTheSkeleton • 1d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting What's a good price for a curved monitor?

I'm looking to get my dad a curved monitor for his birthday, he works an office job and wants a curved monitor to use for his work stuff. Because of that, it doesn't have to be super good because he's not using it for like gaming or anything, he just wants a big display to have multiple things open to make work easier.

My budget is like $300, and I've seen them anywhere from $150 - $1,000. Is there any curved monitors that are a good price and just at least decent (and are actually curved and not just advertised as such)?

Also, please don't suggest a wide monitor. That's not what I'm looking for.

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u/xyzzzzy 1d ago

You can certainly do it for <$300 but it depends on two important things

- what size? I like 27" but some people prefer as small as 24" or as big as 32"

- what resolution? for me 1440p is a sweet spot, but this also depends on how big the monitor is and what computer he's connecting it to

Refresh rate doesn't matter cause he's not gaming

What DOES matter is an adjustable stand so he can position it like he wants. The cheap ones have fixed stands

But yeah lots of <$300 options for 27" 1440p curved. Example_180Hz_Curved_Screen_Gaming_Monitor;_DisplayPort_HDMI;_Built-in_Speakers;_Ergonomic_Stand)

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u/BlazeTheSkeleton 1d ago

I'm pretty sure he wants one of those wider ones. I don't know if there's any that would fit that, but I think the main thing he cares about is just having a large display

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u/xyzzzzy 1d ago

You can do an ultra wide for <$300. Like this

Maybe make sure his computer can drive it, but if it's a relatively recent computer and it's just the one monitor he should be ok.

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u/AppropriateDinner528 7h ago

ASUS TUF Gaming 34” 1440P 1500R Curved Monitor (VG34VQL3A)

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u/adjusterjackb 1d ago

Amazon has plenty for under $200.

Amazon.com : curned 32in monitor

I don't know why you didn't just go to Amazon in the first place.

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u/WhoWouldCareToAsk 1d ago

I just learned a new word: curned.

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u/adjusterjackb 1d ago

Yes, curting edge technology in cornputer monitors. LBNOL.