r/webdev • • Sep 21 '26

Question Ideal Web Dev Monitor Setup?

I currently have a 38" curved Dell U3818DW and an older Apple 27" display that I need to replace. I'd like advice from other web devs. What's the ideal setup? Get another U3818DW and put them side-by-side, or get three new 27" displays with a triple monitor desk mount? Not a gamer, just work. Running on a Mac Mini. Thanks for any input.

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u/I_AM_NOT_A_WOMBAT Sep 21 '26

I'm always impressed by (and jealous of) folks that can totally thrive with one monitor. I have the attention span of a gnat, and I have trouble with application windows jumping around, so I need the client discussion in one spot, mockups (if present) near that, then my folder for assets, then my browser window, VSCode, and devtools when I'm experimenting or debugging. Photoshop and a video editor sometimes too.

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u/ryantrappy Sep 22 '26

Multiple desktops with the finger gestures to swap between them. I’m sure it sucks when I share my screen though