it’s nice to have real estate, but I want want the screen to look good
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PPI is the measurement of how many pixels are displayed per inch on a display. Generally speaking, there’s an overarching rule when it comes to desktop screen PPI:
- 85 to 99 PPI - acceptable, not particularly sharp but completely usable
- 100 to 119 PPI - good, most users will be totally happy with this kind of display for just about any gaming or productivity tasks not involving photo and video editing
- 120+ PPI - excellent, most users will not be able to see individual pixels even if they try from normal viewing distances of about 24-30 inches away. Suitable for video and photo editing.
Bear in mind your use case when looking for a new monitor. The photo you included shows a super ultrawide display with a game running - be sure you have enough GPU horsepower or you’ll have a monitor which shows amazingly detailed images as a slideshow.
Here are some popular screen sizes and their corresponding PPIs:
- 27-inch 16:9 2560 x 1440: 108.79
- 27-inch 16:9 3840 x 2160: 163.18
- 32-inch 16:9 2560 x 1440: 91.79
- 32-inch 16:9 3840 x 2160: 137.68
- 34-inch 21:9 3440 x 1440: 109.68
Obviously, increasing the resolution without increasing the size of the display will make the PPI higher, meaning a sharper-looking image. But driving a higher-resolution display with 3D games takes exponentially increasing amounts of GPU horsepower, so be sure your setup is balanced for your use.
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dang, sounds like i’ll need a smaller monitor for maximum pixel density. I’ll probably go for the 27 inch one