All articles tagged with #ultrawide
A fresh rumor claims the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus could use a 50MP Sony primary camera sensor, a shift from Samsung’s ISOCELL sensors; the S27 Pro and Ultra are expected to gain a new 50MP ultrawide camera and a 16MP selfie camera, with Privacy Display hardware possibly arriving across the lineup.
The Alienware AW3426DW is a 34-inch, 21:9 QD-OLED ultrawide at $800, packing a 3,440×1,440 panel with a “Penta Tandem” OLED stack and RGB stripe for strong contrast and vibrant color, plus a rapid 280 Hz refresh rate and VRR support. It offers easy setup, a slim stand, and a solid port suite (two HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C, USB-A, Ethernet), but its SDR brightness is modest (~300 nits) and much of the ultrawide space can be wasted on games or consoles that don’t natively support 21:9 (16:9 is required for many). The Esports mode crops to a 24.5-inch 1080p window, limiting the ultrawide experience for competitive play. For PC gaming with native ultrawide support, it’s visually stunning; for console or non-ultrawide content, it’s less ideal.
A leaker claims Apple’s iPhone Air 2 will land in spring 2027 with a dual 48MP camera setup including an ultrawide, a redesigned Face ID to fit the new hardware, a 2nm A20 Pro chip for improved battery life, a titanium midframe, lavender color option, and a higher starting price around $999 — though whether the upgrade will boost Air sales remains uncertain.
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate brings native ultrawide monitor support, enabling resolutions up to 5K at 120Hz and preserving display layouts across connections; the feature is headed for a fall public release after a developer beta starts now.
RTINGS’s review praises the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN as a premium 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor with a curved 3440x1440 panel, a blistering 360 Hz refresh rate, and a fifth-gen QD‑OLED RGB Stripe subpixel layout that improves text clarity. It delivers deep blacks, vivid colors, minimal VRR flicker, and a feature-rich connection set (HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1, USB hub with a KVM, 90 W PD), plus useful extras like a proximity sensor to reduce burn-in risk. Downsides include blacks that can look gray in bright rooms and a burn-in risk with static elements, with some caveats for console ultrawide signal. Calibration may be needed for color accuracy, and it commands a premium vs. alternatives.
Alienware’s AW3423DWF 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, the lowest price yet, featuring a 3440x1440 ultrawide panel, 165Hz refresh rate, 0.1ms response time, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDR True Black 400, plus Creator Mode and robust connectivity; the piece also notes additional Presidents’ Day monitor discounts.
Sony confirms Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC next month, and the PS5 version will receive the same bonus modes and features along with a patch adding 21:9 ultrawide support on March 19, 2026, though the exact content of the bonus additions was not disclosed.
Lenovo unveiled a concept gaming laptop at CES 2026 that features a rollable ultrawide OLED display, showcasing flexible-screen tech for future portable gaming; it’s a teaser prototype with no announced release date.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature camera upgrades, including a higher-resolution 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, building on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's camera system, with an expected release around July 2026.
A 49-inch curved ultrawide monitor with 5120x1440p resolution, 1800R curvature, and 120Hz refresh rate is available at a 19% discount on Amazon for $649.99, making it a great option for gaming and productivity with adjustable features and multiple connectivity options.
LG has announced a 40-inch ultrawide monitor, the UltraFine 40WT95UF, supporting Thunderbolt 5 with a 5K2K resolution, aimed at data-intensive industries like finance and IT, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and multiple ports, but its release date and pricing are not yet disclosed.
The 57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is now available at its lowest price ever, with a $900 discount as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale. This ultrawide, curved HDR monitor features a 2,000 nit peak brightness, QLED screen, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time, making it a top choice for gamers.
The 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S65TC ultra-wide curved productivity monitor is currently on sale for $449.99, down from $799.99, offering a 44% discount. With a 1,000R curved display, 3,440 by 1,440 pixels resolution, and a 100 Hz refresh rate, it's designed for productivity rather than gaming, featuring a KVM switch for controlling two sources with a single keyboard and mouse, Thunderbolt 4 connection, HDMI DisplayPort, built-in speakers, USB3 Hub, and a LAN port.
Gigabyte's Aorus CO49DQ 49-inch gaming monitor, with a double quad HD display and 144Hz refresh rate, was showcased at CES 2024 alongside a 27-inch 1440p monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and a revamped Aorus X16 laptop. The company also presented powerful Threadripper builds for content creation. Gigabyte's offerings at the event included innovative features such as a slender monitor stand, AI capabilities for gaming laptops, and a tiny projector in the Aorus X16 laptop.
A developer's blog post has sparked discussion about the benefits of rotating computer monitors to unconventional angles, with the claim that a 22-degree rotation on an ultrawide display provides the best line lengths for developers. While Windows and Mac systems have limited rotation options, Linux allows for more flexibility in display orientation. Achieving the 22-degree rotation involves using a tool called xrandr and inputting specific numerical values, and while it may present challenges such as webcam positioning, it offers potential advantages for certain users.