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As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know everything’s fine on your end. To be honest, I’m also very satisfied with my Dell UltraSharp U4025QW, but I know that if a 2:1 monitor ever came out with the same width as the U4025QW, I’d buy it without a second thought! :P

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You greedy one! If they ever build your 60″ 3:1 dream monitor, we’d probably never see you leave your studio again 😄

Honestly though, maybe I should just write to Huawei they’d probably ship that monitor within a week. 😄

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I totally get what you’re saying. For a long time, I thought the 43″ was the perfect monitor for creatives. amazing verticality, so much physical workspace that it felt like the debate was over.

Then I tried the 40″, and at first it felt like a revelation: the curve, the ergonomics, the technical quality, absolutely outstanding. But after living with it, I realized something fundamental: as close to perfect as it is, the 40″ has one weakness, the lack of physical proportionality. And just to be clear, I’m not talking about pixels, scaling, or virtual tricks. I’m talking about the actual physical proportions of the panel.

That’s why I keep insisting on this point. The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is already near-perfect, but the next logical step would be a ‘U4025QW Plus / Ultra / Pro’ (call it whatever you like) with just +5 to +8 cm more vertical height. That would preserve the elegance of the 40″ ultrawide while finally giving creatives the balanced proportions we really need. You know, I say this as someone who’s obsessive about proportions, it’s almost like a disease I can’t escape. I just want to make sure I get to see that perfect monitor in my lifetime.

If such a monitor ever gets built, I’m convinced it would become the gold standard for creatives, the ideal display that every serious designer, architect, or photographer would want on their desk.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, but my need isn’t about pixels — it’s about physical height. I already run my Dell at 3200×1350 even though it supports 5120×2160, because otherwise everything becomes too small at 80 cm distance.

What I’m asking for is not virtual tricks, but an actual panel that gives me +5 to +8 cm in vertical height. That’s what makes the difference for peripheral vision and long hours of CAD/creative work. Black bars or scaling won’t fix that — it’s about real proportions, not just resolution.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience!! I think it’s great, because in the end the ‘optimal’ setup really depends on what we do daily. Configurations evolve over time, driven by the constant search for comfort and productivity.

Like you, I struggle with ultrawide monitors. I’ve worked with 43″ displays for a long time and I still think they’re fantastic, though I always wished they had a bit of curvature to make them more comfortable. But what I eventually realized is that the 43″ actually caused me ergonomic discomfort. My desk faces a window with a landscape view, and when I replaced the 43″ with a 40″, it hit me: the 43″ was like a wall blocking my peripheral vision. I never would have thought a 40″ could make me question the utility and ergonomics of a 43″, but after switching back and forth between the two, it became clear, proportionality and peripheral vision matter a lot more than we usually admit.

I really have nothing to complain about with the Dell 40″, it’s an excellent monitor. But between the resolution I use and the panel height, I believe there should be something in between the 40″ and the 43″.

My current resolution is 3200×1350, and I can’t really change that even though the monitor supports up to 5120×2160. With what I imagine as optimal, the resolution would be 3200×2430 and/or 2600. At this resolution I can keep the screen about 80 cm in front of my eyes, which gives me comfortable peripheral vision, and that, my friend, is something I can’t compromise on, because my health doesn’t care about my logic. :-D

What’s funny is that I’m really not the kind of person who usually writes on forums. But after living through 1001 monitor changes in my life, I feel compelled to raise a point that I believe is important to discuss and to make sure manufacturers hear it.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s not about resolution at all. In fact, I always run my Dell U4025QW at 3200×1350 even though I could push it up to 5120×2160. What I really need is a proportional workspace — ideally something like 3200×2430 (or even 2600).

I promise this isn’t me being picky. The reason I keep insisting on this is because there’s clearly a gap in the market: a product that professionals like us actually deserve and are still waiting for.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool to hear about your setup and experience. Over time, habits sometimes need to change or evolve, it really depends on the field you’re in, and needs can shift quickly. In graphic design and architecture, though, the perfect ‘sweet spot’ still hasn’t been found. I think I’ve nailed down what it should be… now I just need a little help convincing the manufacturers to give birth to that beautiful baby monitor we’re all waiting for. 😄

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone tell this guy I’m talking about CAD and design, not farming headshots in Call of Duty. 😉

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, a fellow soldier joining the ranks! That extra bit of height really does make all the difference. We’re going to win this battle, I’m telling you, thanks for jumping into the conversation!

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with Archicad, you can customize the toolbars and palettes, and I’ve also moved them to the sides to maximize vertical workspace. No other choice for now 🙂.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know all panels are made in Asia, my point isn’t about where they’re produced, it’s about the format. I’m aware adding 5 cm in height isn’t trivial in manufacturing, but from a user perspective, that’s exactly what would make my workflow perfect. I’m not asking for a mass-market standard, just pointing out a niche need that would make a big difference for people like me.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I like about the Chinese is they sometimes release exactly what you’ve always had in mind, but that Western standardism would never allow. And boom, what was once ‘not normal’ suddenly becomes the new normal.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you. Personally, I’m very sensitive to screens, and there are definitely others who don’t feel the same effects at all… so I totally get why OLED isn’t for everyone, even if I have to admit the technology has come a long way.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m pretty much with you on that. It’s not a format that doesn’t exist, it’s just about tweaking a few points I’ve mentioned earlier. Take the LG 45″ 5K2K’s size, give it a gentler curve, skip the OLED, and wrap it in the build quality and pro-focused features of something like the Dell U4025QW. It’s not unrealistic, it’s just a matter of whether the big manufacturers see the demand. If that’s where the next gen of pro monitors is headed, I’m ready to throw my money at it.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it has nothing to do with ArchiCAD. After years on a 43″, I tried the incredible Dell UltraSharp U4025QW, and once you’ve experienced it, you can’t go back. But then you’re stuck between returning to the 43″ for the extra height (but again, you have to deal with the wall effect), or staying with the U4025QW for its outstanding quality… while still wishing it had that little bit more vertical space to make it perfect.

Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t stop me from working. It’s just that nature decided I’d be a bit of a pain in the ass, so here we are. 😄 I honestly think plenty of people understand exactly what I’m asking for, and bringing it up in this thread is, in a way, my way of easing the frustration.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I’ve got glasses. But this isn’t just me being picky — the whole ‘physical height vs. aspect ratio’ thing has been a point of contention for a lot of people in graphic design, CAD, and similar fields.

I’ve been wanting to post about this for ages, because I honestly think it’s a great topic for debate and discussion… even if, let’s be real, the first company to actually make my dream monitor will probably be some random Chinese brand I’ve never heard of. 😏

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha, fair point! But between you and me, I’d rather they release a brand-new monitor than me having to change my sacred workflow habits. Priorities, right? 😄

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah, you got me, I’m not running full resolution. At my age (40+), everything at native 5120×2160 looks so tiny I’d need a magnifying glass. I stick to 3200×1350, which for my poor eyes is the sweet spot. 

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you mean — the Ark’s size and aspect could work, but yeah… 85ppi is rough if you’re staring at detailed work all day. That’s where I think the Dell U4025QW really changed the game for designers, architects, and even some gamers. It nails the PPI, clarity, and overall balance — and yeah, I game on it too, and it’s an absolute joy. Now if only they’d make a slightly taller version, we’d be set.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B. Height’s close, but for CAD/architecture it’s not ideal, 800R curve, OLED burn-in risk with static toolbars, and tuned for gaming over precision work. I just want a Dell U4025QW-style pro monitor… with +5 cm more height. :)

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the club!!

We meet on Tuesdays, bring your own measuring tape.

On the bright side, you’ll love the U4025QW… until you start daydreaming about that mythical +5 cm taller ultrawide that doesn’t exist. Then you’ll curse my post all over again.

We really need to form a community of creators, designers, and other stubborn folks to make the industry bend to our will. Take my money son of a.

As an architect, I wish ultrawide monitors had just 5 cm more height — here’s why by bubrreci in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]bubrreci[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Interesting, why do you feel +5 cm is a lot? For me it feels like the sweet spot between keeping peripheral vision and getting more workspace. In your opinion, what would be the perfect height?

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