The 3 Best Ultrawide Monitors You Can Buy for Under $1,000

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.DellPros120 Hz refresh rate for smooth. performanceUSB-C and HDMI inputsVivid picture that doesn't wear out your eyesConsUSB-C on my model stopped working after just over a year of useThis is my ride or die, the big daddy of work monitors. For me, it’s got the winning combination of an abundance of screen real estate, fast refresh rate, and USB-C input so my work MacBook can plug right in. Most days, that’s all I need.Lately, I’ve been testing other monitors and nothing can match the all-day comfort of this display. I can stare at it for most of the day without feeling strained or that I need to rest my eyes. For others, it takes hours, sometimes minutes, and I’m reaching to turn that brightness down as far as it goes. I can’t promise that this monitor will make you more productive, all I can say is that it’s legitimately helped me stay organized and it’s made multi-tasking on my laptop easier than it’s ever been.Pros180 hertz refresh rateGood enough specs for most gamers' set upsGreat color quality with high contrastYou can pay more for monitors with higher specs, but unless you have a top-of-the-line PC you won’t really be getting your money’s worth. This mid-level, reasonably priced Alienware is likely going to suit you better. It rocks a 1440p resolution, 180-hertz refresh rate, and a 34-inch curved screen. It’s got two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, and two USB ports for accessories like your mouse and keyboard.Here’s the thing about gaming in 21:9. About 3,000 total PC games support the resolution, but some older titles and a few of the major, dedicated multiplayer games will not. I’d recommend a setup like this to those who use their PC gaming time for exploring immersive worlds and big RPGs. Or better yet, if you are looking for a gaming-optimized monitor that can double as your work monitor, this will do the trick as long as you have a way to connect that’s not USB-C. Alienware is Dell, after all, so you know you’re in good hands.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProsCan be transformative for video games that support the resolutionEquivalent to two 16:9 monitorsConsMost other activities won't benefit from the extra spaceThis is the behemoth. The 49-inch version of Samsung’s Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is in a class of its own. Playing Cyberpunk 2077 for the first time on this monitor was mind-blowing. I’ve been chasing that high ever since and even a 34-inch doesn’t quite hit the same. Outrageous as it is, this dual quad HD display is supported by many big budget titles including Sony’s God of War and Spider-Man games. Insanely decked-out big budget gaming is the reason to check it out. If that’s not what you’re here for, there’s not really space at the party if you catch my drift.I guess if you’re used to working with three screens, this can serve as a substitute. Otherwise, I”m really not sure how you would use this in a productivity context—it really is that big.