Yes, combining a flat and curved monitor can lead to display issues.
Yes, combining a flat and curved monitor can lead to display issues.
I think I’ve identified the issue more clearly now, and only time will reveal the answer. Lately I’ve been experiencing some trouble, my flat monitor is my primary display while the curved one serves as a secondary, positioned to the left of the main screen for Discord, etc. I read that mixing different monitor types can lead to edge distortions, making my flat monitor appear crooked when seated—it leans slightly to the right, so I have to tweak it each time I sit to make it look normal. I’ve checked everything: desk level, chair height, etc., and there’s nothing wrong. Then someone on Discord pointed out that using two different monitor types can cause distortion and unusual viewing angles, particularly at the edges. Another point is that when the monitors are perfectly aligned with my desk and surroundings, it looks fine. I moved a few feet back behind the desk and in front of it, looking straight at myself—it still shows distortion, which makes sense according to the theory. I’ll keep you posted, since if this isn’t the cause, I have no idea what else it might be. I’m expecting it to take a few days for my brain and eyes to adapt. Anyone else dealing with this issue? Let me know!
I hope you hadn't included something similar in the title before I got the full context and noticed it might reflect a personal challenge with myself. My goal was to assist with a genuine monitor problem. Bah.
Single monitor life is best. Unless there's a particular reason to always have something active on a secondary display, I found it to be more of a distraction, as someone who spent ~7 years running multi monitor setups and now being on a single monitor setup for the last 5.5 years.
Apologies for that. Please let me know if your issue is fixed soon.
Considering this. I'm sorry about the two curved monitors. They cause a lot of distortion.
Curved screens aim to keep edges evenly spaced for the eye and maintain the shape. When you're not facing the screen directly, distortion becomes noticeable. I received my first curved monitor in 2016 with the PG348Q, and its curves have gotten sharper over time. My Neo G8 offers a reasonable curve for a 32" 16:9 setup, but from the side it appears poorly, as if someone is watching from the other side.