Deco Gear 49" Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor | 32:9 | 3840x1080 | 144Hz | 3000:1 | E-LED | 2 HDMI | 2 Display Port

I want to start by mentioning that I am not a gamer. I read/watched a lot of different reviews and articles about ultrawide monitors for productivity. What I found is that they are becoming increasingly popular for such functions and are often preferable to two separate monitors. In my case, I work remotely and I have several windows open at once for my job. I was using dual monitors . . . well . . . flatscreen TV's, which wasn't super great.I use this monitor for my work laptop with a docking station using Windows 11. I also use it for my Ubuntu Linux desktop. I have it attached to a KVM switch (and there's good reason for that coming up).I'll start by saying, now that I have this set up, it's been a game changer. Obviously, the resolution and refresh rates are way better than what I was using before. Because this is a single, ultrawide monitor, there's no longer a bezel in the middle (where the monitor separation would be). My setup for both my personal and work computers is awesome. The curve actually helps me pick up more in my peripheral vision so I don't need to turn my head as much (a benefit for productivity just like it is for gaming).I am a relatively "tech savvy" kind of person. But since I'm not a gamer, I hadn't had any experience or any need to learn about these monitors prior to now. Because I'm not a gamer, I don't have insane graphics adapters with ultrafast GPUs. My desktop is heavily customized and the GPU was top of the line . . . 5 or 6 years ago. It does what I need it to do and does it well so I see no reason to drop a whole bunch of money into upgrading at this point. My work laptop is . . . well . . . work. The company provides it and they don't provide gaming laptops.Why is this important? If ultrawide is new to you, I'm going to save you a learning curve. I had hoped to just connect each of the two HDMI ports to the separate computers. Nope. I have no ability to unlock/change the aspect ratio for my display on either computer. That typically requires a high end graphics card with the appropriate software installed. Ubuntu and Windows don't do it natively. Because of that, connecting with a single connection does display on the entire monitor but the image is stretched with no real way to adjust it. My graphics adapters just don't support it.Fret not. There is an alternative. These ultrawide monitors have an advanced PiP feature that allows you to "trick" your computer into thinking there are two separate monitors. You need dual monitor support (most laptop docking stations have it and a lot of newer graphics adapters support it even when they're not top of the line). The monitor's settings interface leaves a bit to be desired but at least you get a remote and it does work once you get used to it. Not the worst thing in the world. The nice settings interfaces are on monitors that cost 2 or 3 times as much as this one and again, I'm not a gamer so I don't care about the latest and greatest. My wallet doesn't care either. Once I connected the two HDMI ports to the dual monitor adapters and set the PiP to HDMI 1 and HDMI 2, everything self configured nicely in both Windows 11 and Ubuntu Linux (if you happen to plug in the wrong order, both OS's support you shifting which one is the left vs. the right monitor so you can just line it up - it's easy).But herein lies the second issue. This monitor has 2 HDMI ports and 2 Display Ports. HDMI to DP does not work unless you are going from an HDMI monitor to a DP computer, so I can't use the Display Ports. That's why I have a dual monitor KVM switch. I'm able to connect both computers to the two HDMI ports on the monitor and just switch back and forth as necessary.As I said, I had a serious learning curve and I did end up needing a KVM switch that I wasn't expecting. Not a big deal. Once you get this thing set up, it should serve you well. Depending on the age and power of your graphics adapter and GPU, you may not be able to use it to its full capability. Not a big deal. It means it'll still be good if you end up needing to upgrade. I did get the protection plan just because I saw a few reviews that mentioned dead pixels or malfunctioning after a few months.So far, I've been really pleased with this monitor.

Game changer for home office! The screen (I got the 34”) is big enough for me to keep two “regular screens” open side by side. Having multiple windows with a seamless connection without boarders of traditional multi screen set up is sooooo much better for me and my adhd/ocd combo (lol). The height and ability to tilt has greatly reduced my neck and upper back pain and I actually started to prefer working remotely over going into my very well equipped office. I used to have an odyssey and the picture and adjustable setting are just as good - please note I do not use this for gaming as I’m a ps5 gal, but for the price this is one of the best options -in my opinion - for office/admin staff who require major multitasking.

Update: customer service reached out and made this right. Top notch support. Very happy.I paid for the 5120x1440 version of this monitor, but I'm just figuring out that they shipped me the cheaper, 3840x1080 version. Tough to recommend a device that you got screwed on. I'm now past the return date so not much I can do unless Deco is willing to do the right thing and swap them out. I like the monitor but I don't have any USB or ethernet ports like it should have.

Works great - just as advertised.

One of my coworkers recently talked me into upgrading to wide curved monitor. I like it so well, I had to purchase one for home too. This monitor is fantastic and was able to snag it on SALE! High picture quality, love the ability to have 2 side by side windows, perfectly aligned, with no line in between.

It is easy to set up and the clarity is awesome!!

Just received the monitor and on the screen 90% of the screen became frizzy, lots of lines that make it grainy to see anything

This monitor is a really good value for gamers who need a 144hz monitor on a budget and don't care about resolution or picture.The low resolution results in the monitor not being particularly great for office applications. 3840x1080 on a 49" monitor is just too low -- icons, text especially, are very pixelated. As soon as a I turned it on, I knew it was going to drive me nuts.I ended up giving it to my wife for her home office (she is less sensitive about pixelation) and ordered a higher res model.If you are looking for an office monitor, Deco does offer a 120hz one with higher resolution. Get that one.