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Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:59 am
by Ömür Tokman
Hello everybody,

I'm currently using two 27" monitors, but I'm thinking of replacing one with a 32" one. Currently, I sit at an average distance of 1 meter and 10 centimeters. I've never worked with a 32" monitor before, I can't imagine if I can get used to it or if it will be too big.
In summary, two 27" pieces? Or two again, but one is 27" and the other is 32".
I'm waiting for your recommendations.
In the photo is my current setup.
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Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:25 am
by gupta9665
I would prefer 2 monitors instead of 1.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:30 am
by Ömür Tokman
gupta9665 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:25 am I would prefer 2 monitors instead of 1.
There will still be two monitors, but one is 27" and the other is 32"
I can't decide whether I should continue with two 27" ones or whether the 32" one will be too big or unusable.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:40 am
by mp3-250
depends on distance and position from your eyes... 32 could be too big and to high forcing your neck to move or stress your eys

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:09 am
by Ömür Tokman
mp3-250 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:40 am depends on distance and position from your eyes... 32 could be too big and to high forcing your neck to move or stress your eys
The monitor will be 110cm away and I will adjust the vertical center of the monitor to eye level.
I'm just worried about it looking rough, my only concern is whether it's too big.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:31 am
by dave.laban
Cut a piece of card to the right size and put it where you'd want the monitor. I've done a similar thing when sizing up TVs for a room, helps me to visualise what the end result should be like. Might give you some insight.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:36 am
by Bradfordzzz
My wife says bigger is always better
I misunderstood what she said, and now I'm not allowed pizza anymore
but I digress.

To answer your question .. I like Dave's suggestion. Cut out some cart board and see what it will look like, but I think it would be fine to go to the 32"

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:47 am
by SPerman
I would get a 3rd 27" and use all 3. Assuming your video card will support 3 monitors.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:05 am
by dave.laban
SPerman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:47 am I would get a 3rd 27" and use all 3. Assuming your video card will support 3 monitors.
Or get the 32 and flank it either side with the existing 27s.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:13 am
by AlexLachance
My dad has a 32" and I find it big but I also like the display it gives. You need the 4K resolution though if I'm not mistaken and a lot of programs/websites have issues with it.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:05 am
by Ömür Tokman
SPerman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:47 am I would get a 3rd 27" and use all 3. Assuming your video card will support 3 monitors.
The truth is that a monitor needs to be purchased for the accounting department, but they do not want a 32" one. I turned this situation against me. :mrgreen:
I made an offer to the accounting department, I said you buy the 32" and I will give you my 27" monitor, they accepted. ><
The monitor I use is new, it was purchased 2 months ago. Now, the purchasing department asks me for the brand and model to purchase a monitor. So I won't be able to use 3 screens. 27 and 32 will be side by side.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:15 am
by Frederick_Law
Size is one thing, resolution is another.
Is the 32" 4k?
Most program will go crazy moving on different monitor with different scaling.
You'll need to adjust to one monitor has bigger font then the other.
Also color, brightness could be off.

I was using miss match monitors for over 20 years.

When I work from home, I use laptop and 60" 4k TV. Setup is 60" on top of the laptop screen with scaling. CAD only on the 60".

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:46 am
by Ömür Tokman
They found a few models I liked expensive, so we agreed on this model.
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Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:18 am
by AlexLachance
Ömür Tokman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:46 am They found a few models I liked expensive, so we agreed on this model.
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Hey Omur, wait a bit if you can, Black Friday should be coming soon(Friday November 24th) with some decent rebates. Maybe you'll get a better price on that one, or a better monitor at the same price as that one.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:05 am
by zxys001
Merhaba Omur,

Personally, I'd get (2) 32" 4K (or 2K) monitor's... you can find them for ~$250usd each. (~$500 for both total)
I share my 16" 4k laptop screen with this 4k LG 32UN500-W Monitor 32" UltraFine (3840 x 2160) Display, AMD FreeSync, DCI-P3 90% Color Gamut, HDR10, Built-in Speakers, 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design - Silver/White (it does not swivel but I rarely need that)
..but I only use the 2K setting on "both" .. the reason, SolidWorks sucks in performance using 4k.
Good luck!

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:15 am
by Ömür Tokman
zxys001 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:05 am Merhaba Omur,

Personally, I'd get (2) 32" 4K (or 2K) monitor's... you can find them for ~$250usd each. (~$500 for both total)
I share my 16" 4k laptop screen with this 4k LG 32UN500-W Monitor 32" UltraFine (3840 x 2160) Display, AMD FreeSync, DCI-P3 90% Color Gamut, HDR10, Built-in Speakers, 3-Side Virtually Borderless Design - Silver/White (it does not swivel but I rarely need that)
..but I only use the 2K setting on "both" .. the reason, SolidWorks sucks in performance using 4k.
Good luck!
Thanks Mate,
I examined the monitor you mentioned, it is very nice. but its price in Turkey is high. They don't accept it. I'll probably wait for Black Friday and try my luck.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:30 am
by Frederick_Law
zxys001 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:05 am the reason, SolidWorks sucks in performance using 4k.
Inventor too.
Try to click on a line or point on 4k.
They need to increase the "target" area.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:29 pm
by Dwight
I am using a 32" monitor at work and I like it a lot, much more that the two 22-inch displays I had before. The resolution is QHD 2560 x 1440, which is great for using the display close, about 20 inches from my eyes. It just about fills my area of vision and everything is easy to see at a 100% system scale. I find it easy to park programs at the sides of screen when I need to use two windows at one time, then switch to having Solidworks fill the screen when I want, which is most of the time.

Dwight

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:20 pm
by christian chu
Ömür Tokman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:59 am Hello everybody,

I'm currently using two 27" monitors, but I'm thinking of replacing one with a 32" one. Currently, I sit at an average distance of 1 meter and 10 centimeters. I've never worked with a 32" monitor before, I can't imagine if I can get used to it or if it will be too big.
In summary, two 27" pieces? Or two again, but one is 27" and the other is 32".
I'm waiting for your recommendations.
In the photo is my current setup.

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It might be overkilled to some but here's how the setting I have at home
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32" x 27" x 24" monitors

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:08 pm
by christian chu
Ömür Tokman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:46 am They found a few models I liked expensive, so we agreed on this model.
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This is much better choice

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:32 am
by mattpeneguy
christian chu wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:08 pm This is much better choice
That's cheaper than the one I got 5 years ago that's still available through amazon:

I like it just fine, but it is a little more expensive.
Something to keep in mind if it matters is that both are "AMD Freesync". It hasn't mattered to me.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:43 am
by AlexLachance
mattpeneguy wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:32 am That's cheaper than the one I got 5 years ago that's still available through amazon:

I like it just fine, but it is a little more expensive.
Something to keep in mind if it matters is that both are "AMD Freesync". It hasn't mattered to me.
Yeah, I'd pay an additional 20$ to get a Samsung monitor over a Dell one anyday. I despise Dell with a passion lol

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:51 am
by christian chu
mattpeneguy wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:32 am That's cheaper than the one I got 5 years ago that's still available through amazon:

I like it just fine, but it is a little more expensive.
Something to keep in mind if it matters is that both are "AMD Freesync". It hasn't mattered to me.
is there a way to delete my mesg?

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:52 am
by ellundo
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Just for giggles here is my 46" screen with 19" monitors on each side.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:37 pm
by AlexLachance
ellundo wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:52 am Image
Just for giggles here is my 46" screen with 19" monitors on each side.
That's a pretty nice setup there.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:38 am
by Ömür Tokman
We bought this monitor because there were no discounts I expected in November. I liked the monitor and it is not a crude monitor as I thought. My eyes quickly got used to it. The only downside is that it has a bright monitor. I didn't pay any attention to this. If I had noticed, I would have definitely bought a matte monitor.
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Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:43 pm
by imaca101
We switched to 40" monitors about 3 years ago, I'm currently using 1x40", 24" in portrait and 24" touch screen.
When we (Solidworks guys) got the 40" some people thought they would be too big but now 95% of all mech/elect/software engineers here have 40" or 42" (some have 2!).

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:37 am
by AlexLachance
You guys working with larger monitors, anyone getting more frequent headaches from the higher exposure to blue light? I was wondering because I'd like to give it a try eventually and I'm a little sensible to blue light.

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:06 am
by Frederick_Law
Can't tell. It doesn't bother me.
Most can set to "warm white". Don't know if that will help.
Does dark mode help?

Re: Does a 32 inch monitor make sense for drawing?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:06 am
by AlexLachance
Frederick_Law wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:06 am Can't tell. It doesn't bother me.
Most can set to "warm white". Don't know if that will help.
Does dark mode help?
Yes, I use dark themes on most softwares and interfaces, these were a blessing to me.