Large monitors are usually only for gamers, but professionals also need a lot of screen space and are willing to go all out for it.
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Samsung’s new $3,500 Odyssey Ark, a curved 55-inch monster, is so focused on gaming that the company even calls it that in the display’s name. With a fast refresh rate, HDR support and 4K resolution, it’s the perfect companion to a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. But gamers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from the extra screen space: If you work with a lot of open windows or like to fit as many controls onscreen as possible, you’re going to need a big display.
“I think I’m more productive if I don’t have to constantly swipe to switch screens,” app developer Cristian Baluta told Lifewire via Twitter. Baluta builds Mac apps, a job that requires her to have multiple tools and windows open at all times, and she doesn’t want to have to switch between monitors or open and close apps.
The business world is full of people who see real gains from using larger displays. App developers are a good example of a group of professionals who can work on small displays but are more productive when given more breathing room.
