Ideal distance from iMac 24" M1

[petvas]

I have been trying to optimize my work environment and one of the things I examined was the sitting distance from my M1 iMac. While researching I came across this website: https://www.esportstales.com/tech-tips/ideal-distance-to-sit-away-from-your-monitor

My iMac sits about 45cm away from me. At this distance I can sit comfortably and my viewing field covers the whole screen. What about you? How far away do you sit from your iMac?

 

[coso]

50-70cm to my eyes

 

[dimme]

My setup is about 65cm

 

[petvas]

I guess it's different for everyone. Different vision, different desks, different setup. 65cm would be a bit far for me. I think 45-50cm (maybe 55) is perfect for me. Important is that the eyes can see the whole display without a lot of movement.

 

[Fishrrman]

The "ideal distance" is what is comfortable to YOU...

 

[coso]

Honestly if I go too close I start to hear the coil whine so it’s better at least 50cm

 

[petvas]

Honestly if I go too close I start to hear the coil whine so it’s better at least 50cm

I never heard any whining but maybe my ears are not sensitive enough.

 

[coso]

I never heard any whining but maybe my ears are not sensitive enough.

Yes don't bother then, it's quite faint and not a problem for most 😄

 

[Bodhitree]

I don’t know, I hear some whining right now...

 

[coso]

It's the iMac whistling, it means it's having a good time

 

[rpmurray]

I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole so, 305 cm.