Ultrawide monitors are overrated, here’s why I use a 4K TV instead

Macbook connected to samsung frame tv

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority

Optimizing for maximum productivity was my number one goal when I decided to redo my home office earlier this year. Like any self-respecting techie, it was clear that a large-screen monitor was going to be the centerpiece of my desk setup. My requirements were straightforward: plenty of screen real estate to work with, decent color accuracy, and aesthetics. And so began a long journey of researching some of the best ultrawide monitors around, since every internet guru says that’s the way to go.

As the headline makes clear, I ended up making a hard pivot towards a 4K television instead. Here’s why.

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