dittodollarCurious to understand the thought process here. How does a slight curve in a monitor waste space? Its the same distance when measured, the same screen size, the same viewable area. and the same resolution. So what is your comment in reference too? I read your comment as if a monitor is curved then it somehow makes it smaller?
idarerickI have a 27" Asus, and 1080p is ideal for this size. I would really not go 4K unless you go bigger (ideally 40" Korean monitors). 32" at 1440p works, but even 27" at 1440p requires that you keep your screen close (like on a mounted arm at work).
This assumes you are using Windows where scaling pretty much doesn't work. For apple and Linux, then you will be fine. But for Windows, 27" 4k monitors are useless. I bought one and returned it because the scaling was so bad.
arosiclairBut the VG248QE is one of the worst monitors at that spec list on the market. If you want the VG248QE specs, buy nearly anything else on the market.
Tex-ArozziCurve monitors are more pleasant to view at with larger screens. They are essentially designed to help with eye-strain. Recommended distance to view a monitor is approximately 30 (cm). I doubt eye-strain is really a factor here, thus IMO, this monitor is a waste for me.
arosiclairMost notably the Viewsonic XG2401. They are TN panels so they won't be all that great to begin with, but the VG248QE has poor to mediocre color even in its own class, with significantly lower sRGB color space coverage than most other monitors at its spec. Gamma, contrast, and screen uniformity get worse when using 144hz on it compared to lower refresh settings (notable since you are likely buying it specifically for 144hz and low input lag). And it uses PWM, which apart from the potential health issues for those sensitive to it (eye strain, headaches, etc), it makes ghosting and motion blur worse than flicker free options. The XG2401 has much better color in all aspects, is PWM/flicker free, and even has freesync.
This assumes you are using Windows where scaling pretty much doesn't work. For apple and Linux, then you will be fine. But for Windows, 27" 4k monitors are useless. I bought one and returned it because the scaling was so bad.