The three main monitors are often split to display two windows at once.
It’s incredibly useful.
It functions as the equivalent of two 27-inch QHD monitors placed side-by-side and feels huge in person.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor three windows open.
Over the last week, I’ve been using this ultrawide monitor instead of my three separate ones.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Dell.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
Backside of the Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
An HDMI cable, USB-C to USB-C, power cable, and DisplayPort cable are included in the box.
Otherwise, the rest of the monitor setup is a snap.
Getting the stand into position doesn’t require any screwing or tools of any kind.
All you have to do is click the Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor stand into position.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It’s very sturdy.
There isn’t any creaking when rotating the monitor from side to side or tilting it up and down.
That would be insanely far away from your face, anyway.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor four windows open.
This obviously would be horrible, given its expense.
I simply threaded any in-use cables through the stand’s cable tidy to keep everything looking organized.
For instance, I want a portrait orientation forMicrosoft Wordbut need a landscape orientation for Photoshop.
There are also far fewer unsightly cables running to my powerstrip.
Microsoft PowerToys | Free at Microsoft
This freeware gives Microsoft users more control over the operating system.
Still, it’s very dependable within its range and works excellently when displaying less intensive programs.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor ports.
This gives plenty of connectivity options for various devices.
This is done easily enough but might require some unseeing finger fumbling before landing on the controls.
This is still a very respectable result but doesn’t quite match up to what is officially stated.
However, it’s not at all disruptive during normal viewing situations.
The PbP (picture-by-picture) and PiP (picture-in-picture) modes work well.
Other notable ultrawide monitors come from Samsung, LG, BenQ, Philips, and Asus.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor default settings produced 100% of sRGB, 89% of AdobeRGB, and 95% of P3.
This IPS display offers HDR and a 144Hz refresh rate while being G-Sync compatible.
Plus, its MSRP is lower at $1,699.99.
Should you buy the Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor?
You should buy this if…
You should not buy this if… Making sure to utilize FancyZones is absolutely critical for managing all of the display space, though.
It’s relatively expensive but also a reliable option from a trusted brand.
Just check that to set it up in a place where it won’t be knocked off the desk.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor adjustable stand.
This 1440p IPS monitor offers 60Hz refresh rates and an impressive 49 inch display.
There are also two USB-C ports and a USB-A 3.0 port conveniently available from the front of the monitor.
