ASUS PB298Q 29 INCH HDMI WIDESCREEN LED MONITOR

Most monitors with 2,560 horizontal pixels have 1,440 vertical pixels, and so a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. However, we’ve also seen a number of 2,560×1,080 screens with 21:9 aspect ratios – closer to that of a cinema screen.These screens were often cheaper than 2,560×1,440 models, while retaining the advantage of having far more desktop space than a standard 1080p display.

The price gap has recently narrowed, to the extent that for normal desktop use you’re better off with a 16:9 model. However, a 21:9 display can still give you a more cinematic experience in games and movies, with less letterboxing in films.

The Asus PB298Q does offer a little more out of the box than many of its similarly-priced rivals. The screen comes with a height-adjustable mount, which lets you get the right viewing height for your screen without having to pile up some books.

There’s also swivel and a decent amount of screen tilt, so most users should be able to find a good position for the screen. This immediately puts it above similar products from Philips, LG and AOC in terms of versatility.