32" single monitor- flat or curved?

markg88 · Jun 5, 2023

I intend to replace my 24" monitor with a 32" monitor. Would a curved screen be better for sim racing than a flat screen, and if so, what radius of curvature is recommened please?
Thanks

tweaks_mcgee · Jun 7, 2023

Closer you are, the more it may be beneficial? Haven't tried curved yet but I have a 32" that is flat and 25" from my eyes... It's all I know, but it's fine. I'm entertaining possibly a 21:9 40" next and worry flat that close could be an issue.

From what I've gathered it comes down to personal tastes, but am looking forward to this thread.

markg88 · Jun 7, 2023

tweaks_mcgee said:
Closer you are, the more it may be beneficial? Haven't tried curved yet but I have a 32" that is flat and 25" from my eyes... It's all I know, but it's fine. I'm entertaining possibly a 21:9 40" next and worry flat that close could be an issue.

From what I've gathered it comes down to personal tastes, but am looking forward to this thread.

Thankyou.
I ended up buying a flat screen 32". I haven't the room for 3 monitors and the 32" is the max I can have at my desk (I use a playseat challenge seat).
I decided against a curved screen after research. I just hope I will find the 32" monitor provides a worthwhile FOV improvement over the 27"

Neilski · Jun 8, 2023

markg88 said:
I decided against a curved screen after research.

What put you off it?
(I don't currently have room for anything much myself but one day I hope to have a little more space and a curved monitor would certainly be a possibility then...)

markg88 · Jun 8, 2023

Neilski said:
What put you off it?
(I don't currently have room for anything much myself but one day I hope to have a little more space and a curved monitor would certainly be a possibility then...)

Well, I understand that curved screens use VA screens and I'm not convinced that they are the best type (I may be completely wrong of course). Also, I gather that for a 1000r screen, say, it is best that one is 1000mm from the screen, but 1000r may be a bit of a too 'tight' curve. This may be ok for using it 'only' for Sim racing but maybe not ideal for other uses. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a 'suck it and see' so I went for the safer option of a larger flat screen.