Sleek lines: TOP 5 curved monitors for everyday use

The Samsung C24FG70F is an interesting option for those buyers who are looking for their first immersive monitor but don't want to overpay for a large diagonal, gaming backlight and quantum dots.

For around $300 you get a wide-angle 27-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixel) monitor with an 1800R degree of curvature, just like in iMax cinemas. Aspect ratio 16:9. The C24FG70F features a state-of-the-art VA panel with rich colour reproduction (119% sRGB) and deep blacks.

In fact, this means that in films and games you will get a more colorful and rich picture. And its black depth is several times greater than that of IPS and TN + Film matrices. However such colorfulness may be superfluous if you work with photo and video content.

In general, Samsung C24FG70F is difficult to record in the "state employees" even with a strong desire. With a stylish chassis and bezel-less design, it looks on par with much more expensive monitors. The quality of the body materials and assembly also do not give out its low-cost.

As for additional functionality, here are mostly essentials. For example, support for AMD FreeSync technology, which “smoothes” the picture when the frames change too quickly in games. Or built-in speakers with a power of 5 W, which, although they do not demonstrate miracles, sound decent overall.

Asus ROG STRIX XG27VQ is a 100% gaming monitor with an unusual backlight, aggressive design and a “fast” matrix. As befits a gaming monitor, the Asus ROG tries to look like an alien from another galaxy that has landed on your desk on a massive, propeller-like tripod.

The “out of this world” feeling is complemented by the Light Signature backlight hidden in the tripod, which projects the Asus Rog logo onto the table, and the Aura Sync light ring, which illuminates the space behind the monitor in time with what is happening on the screen. If you have other Asus devices (such as a mouse or graphics card) with Aura Sync support, then their backlight can be synchronized into one light show.

Under the rear decorative cover you can find video outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI-D. Next to them is a standard 3.5 mm audio output to connect headphones or speakers directly to the monitor. But for some reason, Asus engineers decided not to add a USB port.

Now about the most important thing. At the heart of the ROG STRIX XG27VQ is a curved 27-inch VA matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The maximum refresh rate is 144Hz, which improves fluidity and minimizes display lag.

As a gaming monitor, ROG STRIX supports Asus' Extreme Low Motion Blur technology, which allows this monitor to deliver a clearer image when displaying dynamic scenes in PC games. In addition, there is support for AMD FreeSync.

Other gaming features include a set of GameVisual colour profiles. If in conventional monitors the brightness, contrast and gamma settings are divided into standard "Video", "Games" and "Work", then GameVisual offers several colour profiles for different game genres.

The bezel-less design of the Philips 349X7FJEW monitor emphasizes curves for a sleek look. At the same time, the model not only looks elegant, but is also very convenient to use thanks to a well-made base that allows you to simultaneously adjust both the height and the angle of the monitor. Thus, it is easier to position the monitor in the most comfortable position for the eyes.

The display is based on a VA-matrix with a resolution of 3440x1440 pixels (21:9 aspect ratio) and a curvature radius of 1800R. The matrix is characterized by a maximum brightness of 300 cd / m2, a contrast ratio of 3000: 1 and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Viewing angles are 178 ° horizontally and vertically, which, in general, has already become the standard for a good monitor.

One of the main features of the Philips 349X7FJEW is the MultiView function, which allows the monitor to simultaneously display an image from two different sources. The screen can be divided into two equal halves, or you can leave the main screen, and display the additional one in the “picture in picture” mode.

In terms of communication and additional functions, Philips 349X7FJEW covers almost all needs. For example, there are 2 HDMI ports at once, a separate headphone output, as well as a full-fledged USB 3.0 hub with four independent outputs. A cure for those who do not want to once again delve into the tangle of wires behind the system unit.

Among other features of the model, it is worth noting the presence of a pair of built-in speakers with a power of 5 W each and support for AMD FreeSync technology, which eliminates freezes and tearing during a quick picture change.

Manufacturers of curved monitors, first of all, focus on video game enthusiasts who value the immersive effect. Hence, there are many models with fashionable backlighting and minimal matrix response time. All the more interesting against their background is the BenQ EX3501R model, which is an attempt to make an "everyday" multimedia monitor, on the curved screen of which it will be comfortable both to work and watch Marvel's new products.

At the heart of the BenQ EX3501R is a huge 35-inch UWQHD VA panel with a resolution of 3440x1440 pixels. The resolution is large, so a powerful graphics card is useful for games. The rest of the screen characteristics are on the level, without any surprises. The matrix is characterized by a maximum brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 2500:1. The vertical frequency is 100 Hz, the colour gamut is 100% sRGB. There is support for AMD FreeSync technology.

The EX3501R has almost all the new goodies that manufacturers used to lure buyers in 2017. Firstly, it is support for the HDR mode, which enhances the colour range and fills the picture with juice. And it looks great in games, although it seems like it was not created for them.

Without HDR, the BenQ EX3501R shows much more natural colour reproduction. In this case, the model will attract the attention of photographers, designers and video editors who are uncomfortable working on two small monitors.

Another useful feature of the BenQ EX3501R is Brightness Intelligence Plus technology, which automatically adjusts the brightness and colour temperature to the content to keep the screen image optimally clear and comfortable for the eyes. For its correct operation, the monitor is equipped with a special ambient light sensor. However to configure it, you first have to tinker with setting the "standard" colour profile for yourself.

The list of useful things in everyday life is completed by a standard headphone output and a class 3.0 USB hub, which allows you to directly connect a mouse, keyboard or other more capacious hub.

The Acer Predator Z35P is a gaming monitor for gamers who appreciate the exotic and are willing to pay extra for it. It has a 35-inch screen with a "cinema" aspect ratio of 21:9 instead of the more usual "34" + 16:9.

Thanks to an unusual ratio, its resolution was reduced to 2560x1080 pixels in order to reduce the load on the graphics card, while not losing much image quality.

If we take all this out of the brackets, then we have a familiar A-class gaming monitor, with support for several backlight modes and an appearance that seems to have been invented by the same person who drew guns and armor in Crysis.

The monitor has a brightness of 300 cd/m2. Static and dynamic contrast ratios are 3000:1 and 100,000,000:1, respectively. The vertical frequency is 100 Hz, while Acer offers the ability to programmatically overclock it to 120 Hz right in the monitor menu. But the degree of curvature was reduced to 2000R, while most of the competitors' monitors are bent to 1800R.

As for additional functions, it is impossible not to note the presence of 4 USB 3.0 ports at once. In 2018, this is not so much a nice bonus as a necessity, but many manufacturers often ignore it. Completing the picture is a DTS stereo system with two 9W speakers that does a good job of replacing small speakers.