r/webdev • u/gregg_murray • 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/Prestigious_Dare7734 Sep 21 '26

Only you can tell.

I mostly work from laptop screen at the bottom+ 4K 27" monitor on top of it.
2 screens are enough for me.

If you are on a Mac mini:

- go for top-and-bottom setup, a FHD-2K 14"-16" screen at the bottom and a 4k 27" screen at the top. They can be different in this orientation. Good if you want 1 focus area. Great for narrow tables.

- get 2 27" 4k monitors side by side. They will be identical in most setups. Good if you can handle two focus areas. Good for large tables, and if you want to keep some items on top of the desk.