Curved Ultrawides: 45″ 800R vs 49″ 1800R
Open in Screen PlannerThe OLED ultrawide UWA matchup everyone weighs: the tighter 800R curve on a 45″ 21:9 vs the broader 49″ 32:9 at 1800R. Both at 60 cm so it’s apples to apples.
Practical Takeaways
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Wrap vs width: The 49″ adds +2.3° H-FOV and +19.6 cm setup width. The 45″ returns +9.7° V-FOV (taller view) at the same distance.
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Curve feel: 800R is a stronger arc, the screen “wraps” more and edges feel closer. 1800R is gentler and feels more like a flat screen.
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Distortion watch-outs (800R): The aggressive curve can exaggerate perceived stretch/warping near the far edges, most visible with side lines, HUD elements, or games using a single-projection render at wide FOV. The 1800R panel shows less of this effect.
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Space & mounting: Both are single-panel simple; the 49″ is wider overall. If you’re tight on space, the 45″ keeps width down and gives more cockpit height.