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I had a 34 inch (acer x34) ultrawide for a few years and always thought it was too small. When the first 38 inch (Acer x38) ultrawides released I got one. It was a significant upgrade. This is the sweet spot for a 21:9 screen. It practically fully covers my field of view without losing detail from it being too big.  I've been waiting for 5 years for something worthwhile to upgrade to and I don't see it coming. 45 inches is just too much. I also don't like the aggressive curves on them. 

So far for me the sweet spot was 34'' 3440x1440 with my acer predator UW. But I am happy to be proven wrong if I get to try the 5k2k 45''.

I've never had an issue with text legibility on an ultra wide, I've used both an Acer Predator X34 and a cheap and cheerful Kogan 34" 3440x1440 UW without problems after the Predator blew up. Currently rocking a Dell U3818DW 38" at 3840x1600 and it's crystal clear.

You’re not bothered by the fringing?   I can’t decide if I’m waiting for the 39”, or just go with the 45” now. I’m in your situation now. My OG x34 predator is going to the wife. Do you have a 4090/5090 for it?

I went for 34" (3440x1440) pretty early in ultra wide history. My Acer Predator X34 is 7 years now. I will replace it soon (because it's only 100Hz overclocked), but I will definitely go 21:9 again. that format is so immersive, I love it. For the games you play, you could go 4K for a prettier picture, but ultra wide is more immersive, and you will get a lot more frames on 3440x1440 compared to 4K. Are you used to more than 60Hz?

Been gaming in 21:9 since the Predator x34 came out. Can’t imagine gaming in 16:9 ever again.

I play daily on a 34" 3440x1440p monitor. It's been supported since 2015 lol

I actually haven't played arena. I did get to Diamond 5 back in the day (Season 7 or 8?), so you can still climb. I've even gotten to LE in CS:GO playing on ultrawide, and my ultrawide is one of the first ones to come out back in 2015, so it only goes to 100hz. It's definitely worth the trade-offs imo. The immersion is amazing. Played the BF6 beta, and it was awesome. I'll eventually upgrade to an OLED ultrawide, but this X34 is still trucking along, so I'm going to continue to use it until it dies, lol

I love my 34" 3440x1440p monitor. It'll be 10 years old this December (original Predator X34 from 2015). I want to try a 4k display, but I just love my ultrawide.

I can’t go back from 49’. I bought a MacBook to work when I’m away from my desk but could not gel with the small workspace and so much scrolling…. I started with 34 on the path of Ultrawide with the predator x34 and the all the Samsung odyssey monitors. I look forward to LG’s 5k2k monitor.

It was the acer predator x34

I program on a 49" Odyssey G9 (32:9), and I really like it. For my work I'm usually referencing a bunch of different things, and with the G9 I can basically have 5 pages open and move them around a lot more freely than if I were to have 2 separate monitors. Before this, I had a Predator x34, a 34" 21:9, and I could have 3, maybe 4 things open on that. However, I've never done the vertical monitor thing, and keeping one in that setup with the 49" would be INCREDIBLY wide, I'd be worried about desk space and with how uncomfortable it would be to crane your neck because your keyboard is "in front" If I'm looking at a particular file a lot, I find it more comfortable to move it more towards the middle of the screen, so I can't imagine trying to focus on another vertical monitor way off the side. I use a corner desk, so the G9 was the perfect curvature for me, any less curve and it simply would not have fit in my space. However, I also game on it, so the price tag is a lot more justified, I this is a lot of monitor for someone who just uses it for work, but I don't think the "work" versions have as much of a curve? Anyways, just my 2cents To answer the direct questions: 1. No I think the transition is almost instant, it's just nicer than 2 monitors 2. I would stick with the 32:9, I hate going into the office and having to use their dual monitor setup. 3. Curvature depends on the workspace. I believe the G9 has a 1000R, I sit around 2.5feet from it 4. It is BIG and keeping a 24" vertical beside it will make the setup even bigger, twisting your body to be able to focus on all of that might suck.

I’ve been rocking an Acer Predator 34” for a while now, and honestly, it’s been great—but I think it’s time for an upgrade. The sweet spot for an ultrawide, in my opinion, is still 34” at 3440x1440. It’s the perfect middle ground for immersion and performance. Can’t wait to switch from 120Hz to 330Hz—now that’s a serious jump!