29 inch 1080p Ultrawide or 32-40 inch 1080p TV ?

[spiwar]

I'm struggling between a 29-inch 2560x1080p monitor (the LG 29um65) and a 32-inch or 40-inch TV (sony 32w674a or 40r452a). I'll mainly use it for movie watching, reading, and gaming (i don't often play competitive games so i don't really care about display lag.).They're all at the same price in my region. Is 21:9 really worth it over 32 inch TV? which one has the best image quality? Which one should i choose?

 

[Derza10]

Monitor will have the best image quality... I'd go with the 2560x1080 monitor.

 

[spiwar]

why is it the best? don't TVs have all the crazy post-processing effect which makes the image quality better?

 

[unknownofprob]

Used ultra Wides in the past and i can certainly recommend them over the standards. When gaming, the images aren't stretched but there is increased Field of view, which is certainly great. Compared to a television, the monitor outshines even more. Not only do T.V.'s tend to hurt your eyes when seated close, the LED Ultra wide is an IPS panel, even better the the standard televisions LED LCD panel. Images will be more sharp and colours will be much better, the overall experience you will also fine better.

I'd get the LG LG 29UM65

 

[spiwar]

I won't seat really close and if i buy the TV i can even sit and play from my bed . 21:9 is really phenomenal too, playing RPG and RTS on it will be a pleasure, but the only thing that's bothering me is... i watch a lot of 16:9 content, i don't like black bars, cropping seems to be fine but i would lose some detail if i do that.

 

[unknownofprob]

That will be somewhat an issue. This is the drawback for me and others, though for gaming it takes the lead. However; I would take the ultra-wide over the T.V. for movies because of it's IPS Display.

 

[spiwar]

got the 29'' ultrawide, thanks!

 

[unknownofprob]

great to hear. Don't forget to select best answer at the end of the thread, lets people know your problem is solved.

 

[spiwar]

Yeah, almost forgot. I also do some photo editing so I need something with fine color accuracy, so IPS all the way!