For checking brochure layouts side by side from one computer, a 34-inch 3440 × 1440 IPS ultrawide is a useful starting point: it provides one continuous workspace for pages and application panels. If colour decisions matter, look for documentation for the exact model’s colour mode and calibration, and use appropriate ICC profiles for the intended print output. A 38-inch 3840 × 1600 display adds working area, but needs more desk space; viewing two separate devices also calls for different connection checks than arranging two windows on one computer.
If you review layouts before sending them for printing, screen colour is only part of the decision. Adobe’s colour-management guidance makes the monitor profile and the profile for the intended print output relevant alongside the display’s documented colour mode.
If you keep a brochure spread beside a reference PDF, copy deck or earlier revision, a continuous ultrawide desktop lets you arrange those windows without a bezel between them. Check the resolution and physical fit as well as the diagonal size.
If the layouts come from a laptop and another source, connections become part of the choice. Simultaneous-source viewing, laptop charging and shared keyboard-and-mouse control solve different problems, so identify which ones your setup actually needs.
Decide whether the comparison involves two windows on one computer or two separate video sources. Then weigh colour handling, usable workspace and the connections your desk setup requires.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and print proofing | Check the exact model’s documented colour mode and calibration information. For print approval, confirm that your application and intended printer-and-paper workflow use appropriate ICC profiles. | If I am judging brochure colours before print, I need the screen and output profiles to reflect the intended result, not just a broad gamut claim. Around 42% of consumers would put colour and proofing first. |
| Layout space and source viewing | Compare native resolution and screen dimensions. If two devices must be visible at once, check for picture-by-picture, picture-in-picture or an equivalent simultaneous-source feature. | When I compare a spread with a PDF or another version, I want enough room to see both without constant window switching. Around 33% of consumers would make comparison space their primary concern. |
| Connections and desk fit | Check laptop video compatibility and charging requirements against the monitor’s USB-C specifications, and measure the available desk space. Consider KVM only if computers need to share peripherals. | If I move between a laptop and another computer, I need the connections to suit both devices and the display to fit my workstation. Around 25% of consumers would prioritise these practicalities. |
A stated sRGB or P3 coverage figure does not, by itself, show how a brochure will appear on a particular printer and paper. Adobe explains that reliable colour management depends on accurate ICC-compliant profiles.
For print-sensitive approval, ask the print supplier about the intended output condition, use colour-managed software and check the monitor’s colour-mode and calibration documentation.
Two document windows can share an ordinary ultrawide desktop. Simultaneous-source viewing addresses two video inputs, while KVM addresses control of more than one computer with shared peripherals.
Identify your source arrangement before paying attention to picture-by-picture, MultiView or KVM specifications.
Power delivery varies by monitor: BenQ UK specifies 65 W for the PD3420Q, while Dell UK specifies up to 90 W for the P3424WE and U3824DW. A USB-C socket alone does not establish laptop video or charging compatibility.
Check the laptop’s USB-C video support and required charging power against the exact monitor’s stated capabilities before relying on one cable.
A wider display also changes the space needed for its stand, cables and viewing position. Dell UK lists the 38-inch U3824DW at 89.426 cm wide with its stand.
Measure desk width and depth, and check stand clearance or mounting compatibility for the model you intend to use.
These model examples illustrate different checks for brochure work; a feature documented for one monitor should not be assumed for every display bearing the same brand.
BenQ UK positions the 34-inch PD3420Q as a design-oriented ultrawide, specifying 3440 × 1440 IPS, 100% sRGB and Rec.709 coverage, a calibration report, PIP/PBP and KVM.
ASUS specifies the 34-inch PA348CGV at 3440 × 1440 with an IPS panel, 98% DCI-P3 coverage and factory-calibration claims including Calman Verified and Delta E below 2.
Dell UK specifies the 34-inch P3424WE at 3440 × 1440 and the 38-inch U3824DW at 3840 × 1600. Both are USB-C hub monitors with stated 90 W power delivery and KVM ports.
LG UK specifies the 34WQ75C-B as a 34-inch 3440 × 1440 IPS ultrawide with USB-C and RJ45; its 34BA75QE-B is another 34-inch option with stated 90 W USB-C power delivery.
Philips UK specifies simultaneous dual connection and viewing through MultiView on its 34-inch 34B1U5600CH, a distinction that matters when the brochure sources are separate devices.
These ultrawides offer different screen widths for arranging brochure layouts. If your work also involves print-sensitive colour decisions or two separate computers, check the exact model’s colour documentation and multi-device features before choosing.
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Consider its 49-inch, 32:9 Double Quad HD format if a wide continuous view is important for comparing layouts.
The title also identifies an 1800R curve and HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C connections. Measure the available desk space, and check the exact colour modes and calibration information before print-sensitive approval.
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Its 34-inch ultrawide format is worth considering for two layout windows on one computer; the product title identifies an OLED panel, WQHD resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate.
Product information warns that prolonged static images can risk OLED burn-in, which matters for long sessions with fixed design panels. Check the screen-protection guidance and the exact colour documentation for your workflow.
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The stated 34-inch, 3440 × 1440 ultrawide format provides room to arrange brochure documents side by side on one desktop.
The title identifies a VA panel, 200 Hz refresh rate, two HDMI inputs and two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs. If you need simultaneous viewing from two devices or colour-critical approval, check those functions and the model’s colour documentation separately.
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Its 49-inch, 32:9 format and stated 5120 × 1440 resolution suit a search for a particularly wide space for adjacent layouts.
The title identifies a VA panel, 165 Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and VESA 75 × 75 mounting. Check the screen’s dimensions before planning the desk or mount; its stated gamut coverage alone does not establish print accuracy.
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The 34-inch UWQHD ultrawide format is relevant when you want to keep two brochure documents visible on one computer.
If the job also involves separate video sources, shared peripherals or print-sensitive colour approval, check the exact model’s corresponding feature and colour-mode documentation before choosing it for those tasks.
No: the monitor is only one part of a print-colour workflow. Adobe explains that reliable colour management needs accurate ICC-compliant profiles; for a particular print job, check the monitor profile and the intended printer-and-paper output condition, and avoid having both the application and printer driver manage the same colour conversion.
Not when both layouts are windows on one computer. PIP/PBP or a comparable feature matters when two video sources must appear simultaneously; KVM matters when one keyboard and mouse need to control more than one computer.
Check both video-output compatibility and charging power against the laptop’s specification. For perspective on why the exact wattage matters, BenQ UK states 65 W USB-C power delivery for the PD3420Q, while Dell UK states up to 90 W for the P3424WE and U3824DW; those figures alone do not confirm compatibility with your laptop.
Look for the energy label and product information sheet for the exact display. GOV.UK says products within the UK energy-labelling rules must display an energy label at the point of sale, including on a website, and be accompanied by a product information sheet.
Check an electrical-equipment recycling or take-back route rather than putting the monitor in ordinary household waste. GOV.UK describes the UK waste electrical and electronic equipment regime as supporting recovery, reuse and recycling; confirm the seller’s arrangements or your local authority’s accepted collection options.