Best Ultrawide Monitors in 2019

Philips 499P9H
Philips 499P9H (Image credit: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)

An ultrawide monitor is a great way to increase the PC screen real estate you have available to use multiple apps and games without needing to purchase more than one display and then suffer from a split between them. We rounded up your best options.

LG UltraWide 34WK95C

LG UltraWide 34WK95C

Premium Curves

This 34-inch LG monitor features 3440x1440 QHD resolution and an sRGB colour rating of 135%. It supports PIP and PBP, plus USB-C charging while displaying.

LG 25UM58-P

LG 25UM58-P

Budget-friendly

This budget-friendly wide monitor lets you split the monitor up to four times and has two game controller ports. It features 2560x1080 resolution.

BenQ EX3501R

BenQ EX3501R

For Content

This stunning high-end screen monitor has a large 3440x1440 resolution, HDR support, and 100Hz refresh rate. It also has FreeSync support.

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q

Gamer's Dream

This display is for gamers with G-Sync technology for tear and stutter-free gaming, plus includes a 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time.

Dell UltraSharp U3415W

Dell UltraSharp U3415W

Gorgeous Design

Dell's 34-inch 21:9 curved display has a 3440x1440 resolution. It includes ample ports to hook up multiple devices and VESA mounting support.

Helping you pick an ultrawide

These are the best ultrawide monitors we've found for PC. The panels listed cater to different needs and requirements, for gaming or productivity. When looking at ultrawide panels, you should be looking at the resolution, port availability, as well as refresh rates and response times to pick the right one for you. We're partial to curved displays, so if we had to pick just one the LG UltraWide 34WK95C would be it.

This 34-inch panel from LG is stunning. It comes rocking Nano IP display with both PPI and PBP display, an sRGB colour accuracy rating of over 135%, and is calibrated from the factory. There are plenty of ports on the rear of the screen, allowing you to not only be more productive but enjoy movies and games too. Using the UBS-C charging port, you can use the display and charge your device at the same time. The LG UltraWide does come with a high price tag.

For a more budget-friendly option, check out the LG 25UM58-P. This monitor is a bit smaller, only 25 inches, but is still impressive with excellent 2560x1080 resolution. With this monitor, you get an IPS panel with two HDMI ports, FreeSync, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It's possible to split the screen up to four times for increased levels of productivity, and there's even a dual controller for connecting two PCs to the unit.

Rich Edmonds
Senior Editor, PC Build

Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.