Ultrawide vs. dual monitors

Larger field-of-view

A wider aspect ratio means that scenery or objects that were outside your field of view on a 16:9 widescreen become visible on a 21:9 ultrawide screen. 

A more minimal look

One screen means fewer connections, less adaptors and an altogether much cleaner design. 

No middle bezel An important one when streaming videos or playing games, a single large screen means no annoying bezel and thus makes the entire experience more immersive.

This will very much depend on the computer you are using but an ultrawide screen does require more GPU power due to the higher resolution. Therefore when watching content, playing games or using programs that don’t support the 21:9 aspect ratio, there may be a slight drain which could cause the frame rate to drop and there be some distortion of the image. 

Solution: Fortunately, with LG monitors such as the 34” UltraWide QHD, there is a way to take some stress off the graphics card as you can easily switch from the standard 21:9 to 16:9 by accessing the settings and toggling between the two aspect ratios.

Increased screen space and greater flexibility

By using dual monitors you will not only have a far wider display, but you build your setup your way. This includes side-by-side, stacked or mixed-size monitor pairs.

Easy to multitask

Using a second monitor makes it far easier and faster to run multiple programs simultaneously. This makes for fewer clicks and a faster workflow.

A resolution that matches most content

The vast majority of online content is designed to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio so you won’t end up being frustrated that some content is cut off and now showing on the screen.

Less desk space and more cables

If you want a dual monitor setup then you are going to require plenty of desk space, especially if you decide on two 27-inch monitors. You will also need to run more cables to your computer which can prove frustrating, especially if you are using a laptop which only has a small number of ports.

Solution: If space is an issue, LG Ergo monitors come with a simple solution. They all feature an ergonomic C-clamp stand that takes up less space than a traditional dual monitor setup. Ergo monitors can also be arranged in a number of creative ways, such as stacked, side-by-side or double portrait so you can always find the optimal setup.