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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrawide_formats

    Ultrawide formats - Wikipedia

    • Ultrawide formats refers to photos, videos, and displays with aspect ratios greater than 2. There were multiple moves in history towards wider formats, including one by Disney, with some of them being more successful than others. Cameras usually capture ultra-wide photos and videos using an anamorphic format lens, which shrinks the extended horizont… See more

    Historic Ultrawide Cinema

    Historically ultrawide movie formats have varied between ~2.35 (1678:715), ~2.39 (1024:429) and 2.4. To … See more

    Wide aspect ratios

    Suggested by Kerns H. Powers of SMPTE in USA, the 16:9 aspect ratio was developed to unify all other aspect ratios. Subsequently it became the universal standard for widescreen and high-definition television.
    Around 200… See more

    Extra-wide aspect ratios

    Univisium is an aspect ratio of 2:1, created by Vittorio Storaro of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) originally intended to unify all other aspect ratios used in movies.
    It is popula… See more

    Ultra-wide aspect ratios

    21:9 is a consumer electronics (CE) marketing term to describe the ultra-widescreen aspect ratio of 64:27 (211⁄3:9) = 1024:432 for multiples of 1080 lines. It is used for multiple anamorphic formats and DCI 1024:429 … See more

    Super-wide aspect ratios

    In 2016, IMAX announced the release of films in Ultra-WideScreen 3.6 format, with an aspect ratio of 18:5 (36:10). A year later, Samsung and Phillips announced 'super ultra-wide displays', with aspect ratio of 32:9, for "i… See more

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  1. 3440×1440
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    Resolution: Unless you’re using your monitor exclusively for gaming or watching movies, an ultrawide should have a resolution of 3440×1440 or higher. That’s the same sharpness as a 1440p or “2K” resolution on a non-ultrawide.

    The 2 Best Ultrawide Moni…

    nytimes.com
    A typical 34-inch ultrawide monitor has a resolution of 3440×1440. Compare this to a typical 27-inch office monitor with a resolution of 2560×1440. You gain 880 pixels horizontally, which adds up to about 1.3 million additional pixels overall.

    Are ultrawide monitors wor…

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  2. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21:9_aspect_ratio

    21:9 aspect ratio - Wikipedia

  3. ByteXD
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    Ultrawide Aspect Ratios Explained – 32:9, 21:9, 12:5 (2.4:1)

  4. DisplayNinja
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    UltraWide vs 4K – Which Should I Choose? - DisplayNinja

    WEBMar 19, 2024 · Compare the pros and cons of ultrawide and 4K monitors for professional, everyday and gaming use. Learn the difference in …

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  5. TechRadar
    https://www.techradar.com/news/ultrawide-monitor

    The best ultrawide monitors 2024: top 21:9 displays | TechRadar

  6. DisplayNinja
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    Are UltraWide Monitors Worth It? [2024 Guide]

    WEBOct 1, 2024 · Learn what ultrawide monitors are, how they compare to widescreen monitors, and when they are worth buying. Find out the benefits and drawbacks of ultrawide monitors for office work, watching …

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    32:9 vs. 21:9 Ultrawide Monitors: How Wide Is Too …

    WEBAug 11, 2022 · The typical definition of ultrawide varied over the years, but more recently, it has settled on one single aspect ratio: 21:9. It's considerably wider than 16:9 and lets you see more when you play …

  8. New York Times
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    The 2 Best Ultrawide Monitors of 2024 | Reviews by …

    WEBJan 17, 2024 · Resolution: Unless you’re using your monitor exclusively for gaming or watching movies, an ultrawide should have a resolution of 3440×1440 or higher. That’s the same sharpness as a 1440p or ...

  9. Aspect Ratios
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    21:9 Aspect Ratio - Learn about the 21:9 aspect ratio …

    WEB21:9 aspect ratio, also called ultrawide, is a format larger than 16:9 with 21 units width and 9 units height. It is used in some mobile devices, films, games and videos, but not very common in TVs and cinemas.

  10. How-To Geek
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    All About Ultrawide Monitors, the Latest Trend in …

    WEBMar 23, 2016 · Ultrawide monitors have a 21:9 aspect ratio that offers more screen space for multitasking, gaming and movies. Learn what to consider before buying, such as resolution, graphics card, curved vs. flat …

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