Best ultrawide monitors 2020: the top ultrawide monitors we've tested

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Best ultrawide monitors 2020: the top ultrawide monitors we've tested

When a regular PC monitor just isn't enough

 

We found the best ultrawide monitors on the market right now. (Image credit: Future; EA)

 

Go wide or go home. The best ultrawide monitors may not always be ideal for every situation, but there are particular instances in which they’re the only ideal solutions. Gamers, content creators, and designers, for example, benefit from having these ultrawide displays at their disposal, especially the curved monitors that bring in their own host of advantages. 

 

The best ultrawide monitors, after all, offer bigger screen real estate, and therefore more space to work with. Simply, they make the best PC games even more immersive, creative workflows all the more seamless, and multi-tasking so much easier. 

 

Since there’s a ton of variations in budget, size, shape, and other features like faster and faster refresh rates, however, choosing the ideal one for you is a bit tricky. But, we are here to help. If the best monitors just don’t offer enough screen space, then take a look at the best ultrawide monitors listed here for your next display. Whether you want one of the best gaming monitors or prefer something ideal for your productivity workflow, you’ll find something here.

Best ultrawide monitors at a glance

1. LG UltraGear 38GN950
2. BenQ EX3501R
3. AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition
4. Alienware AW3418DW
5. Asus Designo Curve MX38VC
6. MSI Prestige PS341WU
7. AOC CU34G2X 
8. LG 34UC79G-B

(Image credit: LG)

It’s hard not to be impressed by the LG UltraGear 38GN950. If you’re looking for the ultimate gaming monitor, this is certainly the one to beat, with a 144Hz refresh rate that can be easily overclocked to 160Hz, 1ms response time, spectacular image quality, and many other gaming features like G-Sync, an ultra-wide aspect ratio and DisplayHDR 600. If you’re serious about gaming, then this is the best ultra-wide monitor to get for gaming – if you can afford it, that is.

 

Read the full review: LG UltraGear 38GN950

 

(Image credit: Future; EA)

Ultrawide resolutions are already pushing our computing experiences to the edge, so when we came across the BenQ EX3501R, a 3,440 x 1,440 monitor with HDR, we sat up and took notice. This is an absolutely incredible gaming monitor – though BenQ advertises it as a 'video enjoyment monitor' – and considering it’s equipped with a USB-C input and an astonishing 2,500:1 contrast ratio, you'll be hard pressed to find anything not to love about one of the best ultrawide monitors out there. Well, at least until you look at the price tag.

 

Read the full review: BenQ EX3501R

 

The AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition is an excellent ultrawide monitor (Image credit: Future)

Ultrawide resolution? Check. Fast 120Hz refresh rate? Also check. The AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition is certainly more than its clumsy name lets on. This 3,440 x 1,440 ultrawide monitor isn't just stunning with its perfect VA panel, but coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate and a low 4ms response time, it should make the top of any gamer's list of the best ultrawide monitors. Just bear in mind, that if you want to take full advantage of the AOC Agon, you're going to need a little help from something like the RTX 2080 Ti.

 

Read the full review:  AOC Agon AG352UCG6 Black Edition

 

The Alienware AW3418DW has been around a while, but it's still great. (Image credit: Future)

 

The Alienware AW3418DW has been one of the best ultrawide monitors for years now. With an incredibly reliable, color accurate display and a high refresh rate, this Alienware gaming monitor has definitely earned its gaming classic label. It's still a bit expensive, as you may expect from an Alienware product, but you really are getting what you're paying for. And, just like any other product from the alien-themed manufacturer it looks amazing sitting on your desk. 

 

Read the full review: Alienware AW3418DW

 

The Asus Designo Curve MX38VC is a great ultrawide for creatives. (Image credit: Future)

The best ultrawide monitors aren't just great for experiencing the best PC games, they're also amazing for creatives and professionals. And, the Asus Designo Curve MX38VC is an exceptional example, providing excellent color accuracy, and a high resolution that'll be a boost to photo and video editors. Considering its price tag, it would have been nice to have HDR included, but this gets the creative job done so well that we can easily overlook that little exclusion.

 

Read the full review: Asus Designo Curve MX38VC

 

The MSI Prestige PS341WU is a cut above the 4K norm. (Image credit: MSI)

If you’re looking for a monitor that’s a cut above the 4K norm, then you’ve got the MSI Prestige PS341WU. Showing up any impeccable 4K monitor is by no means an easy feat, but this monitor does so with the huge 5K2K native resolution (and 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio) of its luscious 34-inch IPS screen. It doesn’t come cheap, but it does have a great feature set to make up for that, including a Nano IPS panel with DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR support and comprehensive connectivity. All that packed in a beautiful white aesthetic, and you’ve got yourself one of the best ultrawide monitors of 2020.

 

Read the full review: MSI Prestige PS341WU 

 

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There's no arguing with this monitor's exceptional performance. This 'frameless' monitor works hard to provide best-in-class performance, rather than advertising its gamer-centric nature via sharp angles and aggressive RGB lighting. Though if you are looking for gaming features, it boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and 1440p resolution for immersing gaming that looks incredible as well. And, with a $450/£450 price tag, you’re certainly getting a lot of value for your money.

 

Read the full review: AOC CU34G2X

 

The LG 34UC79G-B is an affordable ultrawide monitor. (Image credit: Future)

One of the main drawbacks of the best ultrawide monitors is that they happen to be on the expensive side. Sure, having an extremely wide screen is fantastic, but if you can't spend a grand on a new monitor, you're out of luck. Luckily, the LG 34UC79G-B is here to save the day on a budget. Now, this display doesn't have as high a resolution as some of the other selections on this list, coming in at 2,560 x 1,080, but with the amount of money you're saving, it almost doesn't even matter. Plus, you're getting FreeSync, too.

 

Read the full review: LG 34UC79G-B

 

 

 

Best ultrawide monitors 2020: the top ultrawide monitors we've tested