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Most ultrawide monitors have a 34-inch panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which is the best option for most gamers. Some ultrawide monitors are available in larger sizes, but these typically aren’t the best choice for gamers. Many do not support high refresh rates. Those that do are expensive and often use the same 3440x1440 resolution found on smaller ultrawide monitors, which means they appear less sharp than a 34-inch display.

A refresh rate of 144Hz to 165Hz is ideal for most ultrawide gaming monitors. Very few ultrawide monitors exceed this refresh rate, and those that do are too expensive to make it a good value. Also, gamers shopping for an ultrawide gaming monitor are likely to prefer immersive and graphically demanding games that make it difficult to see the full benefit of a refresh rate above 144Hz. You’ll need a high-end video card, like an RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon 6800, to drive most ultrawide gaming monitors at frame rates above 144 frames per second.

The Alienware AW3423DWF is a legendary monitor that will satisfy the widescreen needs of pretty much anyone. It packs the incredible contrast and realism of OLED in a 34-inch widescreen panel, yet it’s priced at less than $1,000. That’s not inexpensive, but it’s better value than other OLED monitors available right now. Image quality is where it stands out. It delivers a vivid, immersive, rich experience with deep black levels and bright highlights, which are enhanced by the display’s glossy finish. Movies and games seem nearly three-dimensional — as if you’re looking through a window, not sta

While our pick for best ultrawide overall above is designed with gaming in mind, we actually think the MSI MPG 341CQPX is superior for that singular activity. This 34-inch QD-OLED display has a panoramic 21:9 aspect ratio that pulls you deeper into your favorite games. It’s especially excellent for games that lean on immersion (like simulation titles) or that show a lot of information on-screen at once (like MMORPGs and strategy games).  The MSI 341CQPX has a Samsung QD-OLED display that delivers vibrant colors and stunning contrast. The monitor handles both SDR and HDR content well. The 240Hz