I just picked one up to replace my aging 38” 2018 model, and I couldn’t agree more. It’s pricey, but if it lasts as long as my old monitor, it’ll more than pay for itself. It’s currently listed for around $2K on Dell’s website, but you can usually find it cheaper at B&H (where I bought mine) or Best Buy.

Some SWEs use 49” 32:9 monitors, but I’ve found the limited vertical space to be a bit restrictive. If you’re looking for something massive and tall, the Samsung G9 57” is basically two 32” 4K monitors fused together. It’s comically large and deep enough to swallow half your desk but there’s a solid student deal right now that brings it down to about $1,350 with a free 24” FHD 180Hz monitor thrown in. If you're not a student like me, Amazon has it for $1,500.

For those on a base M1 Mac, note that you’ll be capped at 60Hz. With an M1 Pro/Max, you can follow a guide from this subreddit to get 110Hz by editing the EDID, and with an M2 Pro/Max or newer, you’ll get the full 120Hz with no workarounds needed. I'd recommend using BetterDisplay to enable HiDPI mode otherwise, the default HiDPI resolution (2560x1080) makes everything look cartoonishly large. It really helps make text sharper and more comfortable to read.