1000R Curved Monitors and Common Questions About Them

This is very simple. The R means radius, while the number is millimeters. So, a 1000R monitor forms a portion of a 1000mm radius, determining its curvature. 

Keep in mind monitor curvature and size are not the same and the 1000mm does not refer to the width of the monitor, but only to the radius.

What you should note is that the bigger the number before the R, the less pronounced the curvature. So, a 1000R monitor is more noticeably curved than a 2000R monitor, for example.

The larger the monitor, the less likely it is to be very curved, as that requires more complex manufacturing and may be difficult for many people to get used to. Sure, there are 1000R 49” monitors, but most in that size class opt for 1800R or even a wider radius, up to 4000R.

Using this logic, if you want to experience a really curved monitor, going with 1000R and a display in the 32” to 34” range is probably the best option. However, it’s entirely up to personal preference. Many people prefer bigger displays with a light curve, and so you may want to do more research before deciding. 

You’ll enjoy any genre better on a 1000R monitor due to the closest match to how we naturally see the world. But of course, the advantages of 1000R are more apparent in high speed, reflex-based competitive games like first-person shooters. Also, simulators look and feel a lot more immersive on curved monitors, so if you’re looking to build a flight or racing sim station, a 1000R curved gaming monitor is a good idea. 

Very much a matter of taste. If you think about it, movie theatre screens usually have a slight curve to them to offer a more encompassing display, with the audience seated in the centre. While less noticeable than with gaming, you’ll still get a better field of view coverage and peripheral vision on a curved monitor when watching movies and TV, which may translate into a more comfortable experience. 

Not at all, we’ve already established that 1000R is very close to being “eyesight perfect”. Indeed, some people find curved monitors in general off-putting, and since 1000R is very curved, those people may dislike using that kind of curvature. This is fine, and there’s no denying flat displays are by far more popular. Curved isn’t for everyone, but once you have a taste for it, going back to flat displays is tough.

But the short answer is that no, 1000R isn’t too curved. It’s just right. Actually, very large displays with shallow curves are the ones that may be slightly “wrong” because they’re basically flat monitors that have very mild curvatures. 

No, they’re not. True, there’s a close link between curved and ultrawide.

BenQ MOBIUZ has the EX3410R ultrawide gaming monitor with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 if you prefer higher fidelity and a 21:9 aspect ratio. But in terms of manufacturing, there’s no reason a 16:9 monitor can’t be curved. That’s why our own EX2710R sports a very standard 2560 x 1440 resolution while arriving in a sleek 1000R build. The same applies to the EX3210R. While at desktop seating distances the typical size of a 1000R monitor is 27” to 32” and those two models cover that range, bigger or smaller screen sizes may work great depending on your preference and environment. 

Of course. All you need is an HDMI connection. However, if you plan on getting an ultrawide curved monitor, remember that none of the consoles currently support 21:9 or 32:9 ultrawide aspect ratios. Monitors like the EX2710R and EX3210R work great with Xbox Series consoles since those support 1440p. If you hook up a PS5, the display will default to supersampled 1080p (PS5 currently doesn’t have full 1440p support).

Yes, except if you’re doing precision design work. For that, you should stick with flat displays as those depict straight lines in a more traditional way than curved panels. But for general office-type productivity, curved monitors are undoubtedly excellent. Furthermore, the same benefits we mentioned, i.e. minor neck and eye strain, also apply to work in addition to gaming. In other words, a 1000R monitor makes for a good investment if you plan to game and work on the same screen, for example, when working from home.

We hope this brief article has helped answer any questions you may have had about 1000R monitors for gaming and more. If we missed anything, let us know on social media!