Which curve suits a 32-inch 16:9 monitor: 1000R, 1500R or 1800R?

The R number is the radius of the circle the curve would form if you extended it, in millimeters. Samsung's buying guide defines it the same way, and says a lower R number means a more pronounced curve.

The center of each circle sits 39.4 inches (1 meter) from the middle of this panel for 1000R, 59.1 inches (1.5 meters) for 1500R and 70.9 inches (1.8 meters) for 1800R.

A desk seat of 24 to 31 inches (60 to 80 cm) sits closer to the screen than the center of all three circles. The center is a geometric reference, not a seat you have to hit.

Depth is how far the middle of the glass sits back from a straight line joining the two edges. At 32 inches it's 2.4 in (62 mm) for 1000R, 1.6 in (42 mm) for 1500R and 1.4 in (35 mm) for 1800R. That's how far the edges reach toward you compared with the middle.

Going from 1800R to 1500R adds 0.3 in (7 mm) of bow. Going from 1500R to 1000R adds 0.8 in (20 mm), and that's the bigger step.

Samsung's buying guide says curved monitors typically reduce the visual distortion often found at the edges of flat screens. Sit off to one side and straight lines near the edges can look slightly bowed. That shows most in spreadsheets, documents and CAD.

The edges come forward of the middle by that depth, so check the arm's reach and the clearance in front of the panel before you buy.