If you have used a curved monitor for programming, what was your experience? Would you use/buy one again? If it interfered, could you explain how?
I've used both and I don't find a huge difference. I'd sit in front of both options for a little and see what you think.<p>The top quality I look for in a programming monitor is <i>contrast ratio</i>. For me a good contrast ratio has a huge effect on text readability and eye strain.<p>Panel type matters for contrast ratio. There are really three types in common use: IPS, VA, and TN. I've had great luck with VA panels which are not as well liked by gamers due to somewhat slower refresh but have great contrast ratios. I don't personally notice good VA panels looking "slow." High-quality IPS panels are good too of course. TN panels are very fast and usually are the cheapest but they also tend to have the worst contrast ratio. I'd avoid them for programming.<p>Beware of over-exaggerated contrast ratio numbers. Look at reviews and third party measurements if you can find them.<p>I have a Benq 30" 4K VA panel monitor right now for my primary and it's pretty good. Had a Samsung curved VA panel monitor a while ago that was also great but I don't think they make them anymore and mine broke (due to being dropped, not burning out).
I had a curved monitor at one of my previous companies. To be honest I didn't find the experience substantially different than a non-curved monitor. YMMV.
Yes. Loving it, not going back to multiple screens. Got an ultrawide LG 38", it's basically fits 3 screens with 1280px width each, great for web dev
Bought an ultrawide 34" curved monitor at the beginning of lockdown. Absolutely love it and cannot imagine going back to anything else. Although to be honest I basically never notice or think about the fact that the screen is curved, but it could be one of those things I would miss if I didn't have it.