Not A Simulation! Ultrawide vs. Triple Monitors for Simracing compared again

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Published 2023-12-19
Hi guys, I had the opportunity to follow up my original FOV video (check it out!    • Simracing FOV analysis - comparing Si...   ) with real monitors thanks to RaceKraft www.racekraft.net/ who are a group of awesome people who happen to sell simracing gear and services - check them out!

If you like the F3s on iRacing be sure to check out JackKnife Racing who run an awesome league every Friday night (UK time)
twitch.tv/jackkniferacing ⬅️ watch the stream
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Ultrawides look nice but are full of compromises to race with, since they provide zero situational awareness for drivers when they are under attack on track (unless you add side monitors for a triple setup).
If any monitor manufacturers are confident in their product and want me to evaluate them you're welcome to get in touch.

Merry Christmas everybody :)

0:00 Introduction
0:56 Overview of the monitor setups
1:53 Comparison - F3 - Attacking
2:49 Comparison - F3 - Defending
3:42 Comparison - Dirt Street Stocks
4:26 Discussion
5:27 49” monitors - Real vs. Simulated
6:23 Raw comparison - Attacking
7:17 Raw comparison - Defending
8:09 Raw comparison - Dirt Street Stocks

#simracing #ultrawide #triplescreen #iracing #f3

All Comments (21)
  • @FifthPinned
    I use a 49" and I honestly had no idea how much FOV I lacked in comparison to the triple 32"s until now. Thanks for this video!
  • @darthsnape
    Very interesting topic, Doc! You've convinced me to go triples in the near future. I was initially planning on getting a 21:9 (34") monitor, but, like you said, I was having an unrealistic expectation of FOV. This clears up quite a lot of stuff!
  • @bananaZn
    Thanks for this follow-up video, super interesting to see the differences between the setups in direct comparison, big thumbs up 👍👍
  • @4FiftyRacing
    This is a fantastic video that I will now always link to people who want to get an Ultrawide. Great work!
  • @Cheapthrill1979
    Thanks for the insightful videos. I always link your original video when people ask what to choose between ultrawides/triples, will link this from now on.
  • @meawayfromhome
    Another great video, I thought your other video was good but this one is the icing on the cake, thankyou for your hard work.
  • @MrRumBacardi
    This is exactly what I needed! thank you so much for the great video!
  • Hi, I appreciate the content! I am in process of setting up triple 32's after several happy years with an MSI 34 in ultra wide. The ultrawide replaceed a single 27 inch I chose Samsung 32in 1440p 166Hz G5's. They're still in boxes as am awaiting delivery of the triple support brackets for my rig. For the past year'ish, I've been using VR more and more, (which is amazing), but still wanted ease and comfort of triples. July summer sales finally made the three monitor expense come down to an acceptable price point. Thanks for sharing your work and making it easy to compare and discuss the different configurations.
  • @bsmarques
    Very nice video. I like how you clearly showed the difference in game, that's real life scenarios. I missed the ultrawide 45 LG oled and the new Samsung 56", but hey, there's too much to ask, you did amazing
  • @Zascar_88
    Very interesting and informative, i have been using a single 32 curved monitor for a while and live it... was thinking going wide didnt see the point of triples ...but this gave me new insight and now i think this is my next upgarde! 👍
  • @simracer792
    such a great content you made! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
  • @channelvr1293
    Having had single, triple and super ultra wide.. i can now say nothing beats VR for simracing. That and a 3DOF rig and you have fully immersed race that nothing can beat.
  • @lordclumsy
    awesome! great effort and perfect comparison
  • @casual_driver
    This is great content, very informative and clear up lots of confusion between triples and super ultrawide. I am glad that I have cancelled my Samsung 57 and went for triple 32s instead, definitely one of the best investments I have made for my rig.
  • @wwvvww573
    High quality content! I wish i've had seen this earlier. To my right there is a LC POWER '49 and i wasn't aware of what i'm missing.
  • @TheCarDoc1
    Wow, thats really awesome!! No one has made it this clear so far, fantastic video Alan!
  • @noer0205
    Wauw! Fantastic comparison. I've never seen the differenceses that clearly compared! Interesting how the actual Ultrawide 49" made less viewable at the extremeties to the sides, compared to the simulated Ultrawide 49". Also noticed that the side monitors of the triple 32" seemed to warp the nearby car more so than then widescreen 35" sidemonitors did. Was all FOV the same, for all setups, both in person and simulated?
  • @TheAndy009
    I have owned the 49 inch for about 5 months now and I could not be happier. I probably would have gone triples but just do not have the space the 49 is a tight fit but as I said I personally could not be happier, Yes racing side by side is not as easy as with triples but it's still leagues apart from the single 27" I started on and it is a lot more user friendly in terms of setup, Great video showing the differences btw, But to anyone who doesn't have room for triples the 49 is a great option imo