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Comparing set up of monitors - 49-in monitor vs 2x27-in monitors
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<blockquote data-quote="HarborFront" data-source="post: 895998" data-attributes="member: 55987"><p>I'm thinking of using external monitors for my laptop/tablet. In future I may acquire a more powerful 17-in laptop for home use and my current super lightweight 17-in LG laptop for work. Likely will include this as one of the items into my 2020 resolution</p><p></p><p>My needs for the monitor(s) set up - For productivity work, surfing the net and light gaming</p><p></p><p>Shortlisted 49-in monitors are the LG and DELL. Manty reviews are available on youtube.</p><p></p><p>There a nice review here of 49-in monitors</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://thunderboltlaptop.com/super-ultrawide-monitors/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>FYI, the DELL is using the LG panel and both are IPS at 60Hz. Both can support the use of two(2) PC/laptops. But they do NOT have any freesync, adaptive sync nor G-sync support. They are not promoted as gaming monitors.</p><p></p><p>And given the available features for DELL like USB-C PD 90W and 5x USB 3.0 downstream ports it looks better than the LG. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with HDR support and no built-in speakers</p><p></p><p>The LG 60Hz isn't great acccording to the above review. It's PD is only at 60W. It has 2x built-in stereo speakers and comes with HDR 10</p><p></p><p>The youtube below shows you can stack two(2) 49-in monitor for the LG but not sure on the DELL</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]T4zpQvGg8rs[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>The specs for the DELL and LG can be found here</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-49-curved-monitor-u4919dw/apd/210-arnw/monitors-monitor-accessories[/URL]</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-49WL95C[/URL]</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">Note that it is not suitable for laptop use if it does NOT come with either TB3, DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.0 port because the 5K@60fps will not be supported</span></strong></p><p></p><p>So, which is better?</p><p></p><p></p><p>Alternatively, I can go for 2x27-in monitors set up</p><p></p><p>Some PROS and CONS I can think of when comparing the monitors set up for 2x27 in vs 49 in</p><p></p><p>PROS of 2x27 in monitors</p><p></p><p>1) Can adjust the monitors to give better viewing angle</p><p>2) Can get those frame-syncing features, more ports, play more games with higher fps and resolution depending on the type of monitors you choose ie. you can choose the monitors of your choice</p><p>3) Cheaper even for 2x4K</p><p>4) If the monitors come with 90W PD then can power 2 laptops simultaneoulsy e.g. DELL UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor: U2720Q</p><p></p><p>CONS of 2x27 inch monitors</p><p></p><p>1) Messier due to more cables</p><p>2) Needs dual-power inputs</p><p>3) Not seamless as you can see the centre splitting line when the monitors are placed side-by-side</p><p>4) Not possible to operate one monitor-to-one laptop/PC for 2x27 set up together unlike you can connect 2 laptop/PC to the 49-in monitor and transfer files between them</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HarborFront, post: 895998, member: 55987"] I'm thinking of using external monitors for my laptop/tablet. In future I may acquire a more powerful 17-in laptop for home use and my current super lightweight 17-in LG laptop for work. Likely will include this as one of the items into my 2020 resolution My needs for the monitor(s) set up - For productivity work, surfing the net and light gaming Shortlisted 49-in monitors are the LG and DELL. Manty reviews are available on youtube. There a nice review here of 49-in monitors [URL unfurl="true"]https://thunderboltlaptop.com/super-ultrawide-monitors/[/URL] FYI, the DELL is using the LG panel and both are IPS at 60Hz. Both can support the use of two(2) PC/laptops. But they do NOT have any freesync, adaptive sync nor G-sync support. They are not promoted as gaming monitors. And given the available features for DELL like USB-C PD 90W and 5x USB 3.0 downstream ports it looks better than the LG. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with HDR support and no built-in speakers The LG 60Hz isn't great acccording to the above review. It's PD is only at 60W. It has 2x built-in stereo speakers and comes with HDR 10 The youtube below shows you can stack two(2) 49-in monitor for the LG but not sure on the DELL [MEDIA=youtube]T4zpQvGg8rs[/MEDIA] The specs for the DELL and LG can be found here [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-49-curved-monitor-u4919dw/apd/210-arnw/monitors-monitor-accessories[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-49WL95C[/URL] [B][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]Note that it is not suitable for laptop use if it does NOT come with either TB3, DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.0 port because the 5K@60fps will not be supported[/COLOR][/B] So, which is better? Alternatively, I can go for 2x27-in monitors set up Some PROS and CONS I can think of when comparing the monitors set up for 2x27 in vs 49 in PROS of 2x27 in monitors 1) Can adjust the monitors to give better viewing angle 2) Can get those frame-syncing features, more ports, play more games with higher fps and resolution depending on the type of monitors you choose ie. you can choose the monitors of your choice 3) Cheaper even for 2x4K 4) If the monitors come with 90W PD then can power 2 laptops simultaneoulsy e.g. DELL UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor: U2720Q CONS of 2x27 inch monitors 1) Messier due to more cables 2) Needs dual-power inputs 3) Not seamless as you can see the centre splitting line when the monitors are placed side-by-side 4) Not possible to operate one monitor-to-one laptop/PC for 2x27 set up together unlike you can connect 2 laptop/PC to the 49-in monitor and transfer files between them [/QUOTE]
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