Monitor size, type, and brand for FS?

[DaveKDEN]

I'm getting ready to buy a new system to replace my completely antiquated system I had used for years running FSX. As such, I'm also looking to replace my adequate, but rather limited 25" 2K Dell monitor with something larger in 4K. I am curious what size, type (flat vs. curved, gaming vs. standard, or even a smaller 4K HDTV), and what brands of monitors people are using? I'm kind of interested in the curved 32" Dell 4K UHD (S3221QS), but have never used a curved monitor (or HDTV) before. Overall, I'm curious what people are using or are planning on buying for FS2020...
I've seen some crazy options out there - up to the 48" LG CX series OLED 4K TV. That's probably a little over the top for my needs.

[odourboy]

I just ordered a new 4K screen last week. Unfortunately, it wont be here until after Xmas due to its popularity.

I'm not convinced we need OLED for this task. After some research, I ordered a Samsung 55" 4K HDR SMART 240MR QLED - QN55Q70TAFXZC

[FlyingsCool]

I'm using a 4K LG 55UN7300 55 inch LED TV I picked up at Costco for I think $379. Works great. Have it on my desk about two and a half feet in front of me.. makes for a nearly life size cockpit which is great.

[odourboy]

As FlyingsCool indicates, I think 55" is the sweet spot for cockpit size and instruments to be similar to their real world size.

[Cazzie]

I could easily pipe it to a 55" Samsung 4HD TV, but that's overshooting it. I use a 32" 4HD Samsung monitor.

Cazzie

[PRB]

For those using TVs for this sim, how does the Windows UI look? I had a 42 inch (not 4K) Pioneer TV hooked up to a computer for a test. Video was fine, but text (Notepad, file manager) was ugly. I'm guessing 4K TVs should look better.

For this sim I have a 43 inch HP monitor.

[DennyA]

I'd strongly suggest looking at an ultra-widescreen monitor (3440x1440, 34-inches or wider) -- the extra visual size does a lot more than 4K. (Unless you'd doing something huge like a 4K TV.) Mine (Dell 34") is curved but it's not really noticeable.

Or, keep the old monitor and put the money towards HP Reverb G2 VR goggles.

[odourboy]

For those using TVs for this sim, how does the Windows UI look? I had a 42 inch (not 4K) Pioneer TV hooked up to a computer for a test. Video was fine, but text (Notepad, file manager) was ugly. I'm guessing 4K TVs should look better.

For this sim I have a 43 inch HP monitor.

My 4K 58" Panasonic TV is the clearest and most colour accurate 'monitor' I've ever owned. I'm expecting the incoming Samsung will surpass it though because it's HDR. Can't say it's as good as the best Mac monitors though, they can be phenomenal.