Standing screen display size | 34 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3440x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 3440 x 1440 Curved UQHD |
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Acer Predator 34-inch Curved UltraWide QHD (3440 x 1440) NVIDIA G-Sync Widescreen Display (X34 bmiphz)
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Brand | acer |
Screen Size | 34 Inches |
Resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p |
Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
Screen Surface Description | Glossy |
About this item
- 34" Curved Display (21:9 Aspect Ratio)
- 3440 x 1440 (native and maximum) Resolution .233mm Pixel Pitch
- This device is designed to support refresh rate overclocking up to 120Hz
- Signal Inputs: 1 x Display Port and 1 x HDMI 1.4 Port
- NOTE: For TROUBLESHOOTING: Refer page 18 in the user manual attached.
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mounting type | VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Brand | acer |
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Series | UM.CX1AA.A01 |
Item model number | X34 |
Item Weight | 21.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 20 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 10 x 20 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Acer Computer |
ASIN | B016GNX4SE |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2015 |
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Acer Predator X34 bmiphz 34-inch Curved QHD (3440 x 1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC Display
Epic Gaming All Around You
The Predator X34 is designed for ultimate gaming performance and style, the 21:9 aspect ratio and 34-inch curved screens transform your viewing experience by drawing you deep into the action. It also is the world's first curved monitor featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing which provide gamers the epic gaming experience and help to secure the victory.
- Viewable Area: 34" Curved Display
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9
- Panel Type: IPS
- Resolution: 3440 x 1440
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz (OverClocking to 100Hz)
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
- Response Time: 4ms
- Speakers: 2 speakers (7 watts per speaker)
- Ports: 5 - USB 3.0 Ports (1 Up, 4 Down)
- Signal Inputs: 1 x Display Port & 1 x HDMI 1.4
- Warranty: 3 Year Limited Parts & Labor
Curved Immersion
The Acer Predator X34 is the world’s first curved G-SYNC gaming monitor that completely immerses you in the game universe. The intense 34 inch Curved IPS Display with UltraWide QHD (3440 x 1440) resolution shows all the details and draws you deep into the action. The curved wraps you in a world of entertainment with every corner of the screen at the same distance from your eyes for a uniform viewing experience without blind spots. Your gaming experience will never be the same again.
The UltraWide 21:9 aspect ratio presents a more immersive experience with a wider field of view which brings a better movie and game experience compared to a flat display of the same size, while the ZeroFrame design provides the maximum viewing experience and supports seamless multi-monitor setups perfectly.
Smooth Gaming Action
Get the buttery-smooth gameplay you’ve dreamed of. NVIDIA G-SYNC synchronizes the refresh rate of the monitor with your powerful GPU to eliminate screen tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag so scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper and game play is super smooth. The Predator X34 feature comes clocked at 60Hz, but when overclocked, it can generally reach 100Hz, giving you even smoother gameplay without motion blur.
What's gaming without the sound of whizzing bullets, crunching glass and huge explosions? Pump up the sound with two built-in 7W DTS Sound speakers bringing world-class sound to your games and movies.
The Acer X34 curved monitor was designed with dynamic angles for the ultimate in gaming luxury. The solid stand with futuristic aluminum base is unique and the cable management hole helps keep things tidy. The Acer X34 Series monitor provides different ambient lighting effects that can be adjusted in the settings. 4 ambient lighting effects add a cool effect to your game. From a fixed light to different frequencies, your desk never looked this good.
Picture Perfect
Images come to life and games pop thanks to the 100% sRGB color gamut and 6-axis color adjustment ensuring the screen displays the highest standard of color accuracy desired by design professionals and photo enthusiasts. The IPS display delivers this top-class color consistency at 178 degree viewing angles and cranks up color to the max.
Stay in your game for hours with EyeProtect’s Flicker-less and Blue-light Filtering technology. Give your neck a break too, the ergonomic stand lets you find your most comfortable view with tilts from -5 - 35 degree and can vertically adjustment up to 5 inches.
This high end monitor is designed to handle high rates of data transfers and has high-bandwidth connection ports like HDMI and DisplayPort. Five high-speed USB 3.0 ports make it easy to connect your mouse, keyboard, gaming headset and mobile. Plus, you get to charge your smartphone or other portable device quickly.
Safe for you and the environment, Acer monitors are ENERGY STAR and RoHS compliant. Acer EcoDisplay technologies use mercury-free white LED backlighting, reducing power consumption by up to 68%.
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The Predator X34 is designed for ultimate gaming performance and style, the 21: 9 aspect ratio and 34-inch curved screens transform your viewing experience by drawing you deep into the action. It also is the world's first curved monitor featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing which provide gamers the epic gaming experience and help to secure the victory.
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Customers like the appearance, overclocking ability, and pixels of the monitor. For example, they mention it looks very nice, presents a visually stunning experience, and has vivid pictures. That said, some disagree on backlight bleed, image quality, color, and build quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the monitor. They mention that it looks very nice, is built sturdy, and presents a visually stunning experience. They appreciate the vivid picture, high resolution, USB hub, and overclocking ability. Some mention that the monitor has an amazing customization for the ambient lighting under the screen. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance and say it's the best monitor they've ever owned.
"...The screen is clean, the curve is subtle but still noticeable, the back is of a black gloss that depending on your preference you are either happy..." Read more
"...The build quality feels solid and very nice, it feels like a premium product. The port placements in the back leave something to be desired, however...." Read more
"...I place it on my desktop and just awesome looking. Go to connect and the DP cable is to short. But I manage to get her connected...." Read more
"...Pros: vivid picture, high resolution, USB hub, overclocking ability..." Read more
Customers like the refresh rate of the monitor. They mention that it can be overclocked to 100Hz with no problem, runs at 100 fps, and has minimal input lag.
"...Pros: vivid picture, high resolution, USB hub, overclocking ability..." Read more
"...Minimal input lag; very important for gaming. While the LG 34UM95 is a great monitor, there is some noticeable input lag when using the LG...." Read more
"...picture clarity is out of this galaxy stunning, the overclocking to 100Mhz works flawlessly. And it's getting returned.Why?..." Read more
"...No dead pixels. Overclocked to 100Hz very easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the monitor. Some mention that the picture quality is very good, with crisp and vivid display. However, others say that the resolution is low and the difference in resolution is noticeable. Some customers also report issues with flickering and resolution change with YouTube videos.
"...fluid manner, the driving, shooting, everything was liquid smooth, crystal clear, and well I want to save the curved aspect for last, but to answer..." Read more
"...Pros: vivid picture, high resolution, USB hub, overclocking ability..." Read more
"...I had the same issue with the flickering/resolution change with youtube videos, and some weird thing going on with the resolution during MAD MAX PC..." Read more
"...Price – Expensive, but this is a very large, high resolution, ‘gaming’ oriented high quality screen.Final comments:..." Read more
Customers like the pixels in the monitor. They mention that there are no dead pixels, no whine, no bleed, and no pixels out.
"...Sharp, bright colors, no dead pixels, or bleed...." Read more
"...EVGA GTX980 FTWWindows 10My unit did not come with any dead pixels...." Read more
"...No dead pixels. Overclocked to 100Hz very easy...." Read more
"...Powered on and in use the screen is almost flawless, no dead pixels, minimal IPS glow, even color...." Read more
Customers like the gaming on the monitor. They mention that the games look smooth and vivid, and the gameplay is smoother and sharper than before. They also say the monitor works flawlessly and makes games even better than before, with no more image tearing.
"...gtav moved in such a fluid manner, the driving, shooting, everything was liquid smooth, crystal clear, and well I want to save the curved aspect for..." Read more
"...This time, the packaging seemed abit banged up. But the inside was perfect...." Read more
"...and display functions at the monitor/hardware level, the features works with all games, the Desktop, and is presented in a non-intrusive way in the..." Read more
"...Makes a decent little desk top lamp...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the backlight bleed. Some mention that there is barely any backlight or IPS glow, while others say that there's some bleed through on the upper left and right corner.
"...Cons:Some people state there experienced dead pixels or black light bleeding, I have not had the issues (fingers crossed) but I hear this has..." Read more
"...Which I wouldn’t have minded, but the light bleed was so bad that it prevented me from focusing on the video itself. 2. Then came the flickering...." Read more
"...A little IPS glow but minimal, and I see no issues with IPS light bleed (others may be more sensitive to light bleed than I am though)...." Read more
"...Cons: backlight bleed (minimal but still there in the upper corners), expensiveSummary:I really, really like this monitor...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the monitor. Some mention that it's well built, solid, and has no flaws. However, others say that it was clearly defective and delivered defective products.
"...is obviously some sort of metal and the solid build is reassuring, it's Titan like legs spread out over the desk, entrenching it's position on and..." Read more
"...The build quality feels solid and very nice, it feels like a premium product. The port placements in the back leave something to be desired, however...." Read more
"...However, I'm still deducting 1 star due to the quality issues that plagued the initial batch of monitors and caused me an unnecessary headache...." Read more
"...The stand feels sturdy, appears stylish, and the ability to easily move the monitor up/down is very much appreciated...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that the colors are on point, the accuracy is high, and they give you different color options. However, others say that the grayscale shows an obvious blue, there was a very visible yellow tint, and the colors were washed out.
"...right off the back in lay person terms: the screen is bright, the colors are sharp and the immersion is great...." Read more
"...They also give you different color options (red, green, blue, white, and MNT Status, which apparently distinguishes between G-Sync on and off),..." Read more
"...Colors are a little warm out of the box, but between some minor user mode color adjustments and use of an ICC profile, color accuracy is reasonably..." Read more
"...All in all this monitor is fantastic. Excellent color, excellent refresh rates, g-sync and subdued physical design...." Read more
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The predator z35
The predator xb32
And what I now own, the predator x34
Now keep in mind benq has ultra wide and 4K monitors comparable to acer as well as asus. The monitors that fill these three different categories were all nearly identical in specs ; however for me it came down to aesthetics and I found the sharper, and cleaner look of the predator series to be my choice. Without further adieu here is why I choice the predator x34 and have no regrets
Prior to the x34 I owned a dell 24" ips 4K monitor, and it was great. Sharp, bright colors, no dead pixels, or bleed. However the 60hz cap lack of screen size, and noticeable screentrearin my in game left me yearning for more in a monitor, so I began to research.
As stated before my research narrowed my choices down to three categories.
2560x1440 200hz capable gsyncmonitors
3440x1440 100hz capable gsync monitors
3840x2150 60hz capable gsync monitors
Now it is important to note I chose gsync due to my nvidia setup, if you have Ati look for free sync monitors they have a broad range and there is even a non predator acer 34" ultrawide monitor available.
Now what I was able to narrow down was a select few acer asus and benq monitors that fit the bill, and as I said prior I went with acer due to looks as spec wise the monitors all matched up with minor variations.
Acres 4K xb32 is no doubt the top of the line in 4K gaming monitors and one of the few to have gsync. It seemed like the logical choice as why would one want to downgrade from 4k.
But then there was the z35 and x34
Ultrawide monitors really struck me, especially when I went to frys and saw them in person, the curve was sleek, and I read that those who had 21:9 format swore they would never go back. So Other than the 4K I new my other options had to be ultrawide, and since the predator line were all were in relatively the same price range I had a choice to make.
The z35 boasting the largest of the screens (by 1" compared to the x34) and the highest refresh rate able to be over clocked to 200hz sounded tempting.
It was a stark contrast to the xb32 on one hand the resolution would be cut down drastically but the 21:9 format coupled with the insanely high refresh rate would make for one smooth and fluid gaming experience.
Then there was the x34, it seemed to be the middle ground between the z35 and x34. On one hand it had the ultrawide format and curved features. Coupled with a 3440x1440 resolution, that though not 4K was still higher than the z35, and though not 200hz, not 60hz either. It was the best of both worlds, the compromise between high resolution and high fps. So I bought it.
Now I guess this is where the actual review comes in to play, if you stuck around this far you have the backstory as to why I chose this monitor, and here is why I am keeping it.
Upon receiving the delivery you will be struck by one thing...the box is huge, pictures do not do justice to the sheer size of the graphics laden box. After hauling up the stairs my inner giddy child emerged and I began carefully unbound its contents. It comes with your standard ac power adapter, a usb cord, hdmi cord, and display port cord (If your gpu has display port use it as this will be he only way to allow the 100hz overclock). And then some large metal I'm guessing rear mount for the monitor if you plan on using it for vesa desk mounting. Then there was the monitor. Surrounded in a n armor of styrofoam, I hoisted this behemoth up by the coincidentally placed handle on the back of the monitor connecting the base the back. The first thing I noticed, well really the first two things the monitor is heavy, and it's larger than I thought. The features are sharp on the x34, and it has a build to back it up. Much of the weight, reassuringly, is in the base. is obviously some sort of metal and the solid build is reassuring, it's Titan like legs spread out over the desk, entrenching it's position on and over the entire space as if asserting its gaming dominance. The screen is clean, the curve is subtle but still noticeable, the back is of a black gloss that depending on your preference you are either happy or sad that it is hidden.
After mounting the monitor to my desk, removing the protecticve plastic; Strategically maneuvering my mouse and keyboard to accomadate this new addition, and finally connecting the cords, I powered it on. Now some tech gurus will be able to tell you the dpis, contrast ratio, etc etc.. I'm familiar with these terms and took them into account in competing monitors but what I noticed right off the back in lay person terms: the screen is bright, the colors are sharp and the immersion is great. There are led lights under the monitor that are able to be changed to a decent range of colors (though not rgb yet) so it matches my blue led lights perfectly. It was then time to game.
Firing up my tester of all hardware, gtav I began to tinker with the settings. The buttons under the right side are as for some reason with all monitors, not in the greatest access point, but with some practice they are easy to access and formulate. There your standard options for brightness, contrast, format, etc, as well as a game mode that I guess dims the background??? (The manual could tell you better) I kept it on normal brightness as I liked the way the colors popped and lit up the room. Then there was the overclocking menu. After enabling oc, and going to my nvidia control panel, setting the refresh rate to its max of 100hz, and then alternately setting gtav setting to match it, it was on!
The smoothness is something to be in awe of, the entire world of gtav moved in such a fluid manner, the driving, shooting, everything was liquid smooth, crystal clear, and well I want to save the curved aspect for last, but to answer my big question. Will the "downgrade" from 4K be noticeable. The answer is yes. Does it matter no. With 4K there is no need for anti-aliasing as the picture is already so sharp, but the 60hz cap, and the hardware needed to even play at a stable fps leaves one with a trade off. Personally though some jagged edges were noticeable though anti-aliasing did help, the stable 80+ fps even in high speed pursuits, shootings, explosions more than made up for the loss of resolution. As for the curved ultrawide. Just as all the others say I will never go back. The slight curve in the monitor adds an extra level of immersion, that other than vr i didn't know was possible. It's harder to describe, but being able to simply have the game in your peripheral vision, and being able to glance left to right in whatever gaming univers you are in, is truely a treat.
To end this marathon of a review I'll summarize with this. The acer predator is easily one of the best gaming displays available. Aside from vr there is really no other way to be as immersed in a game. But I c an honestly say it's not for everyone. If you prefer 4K I recommend the x32. If you prefer ridiculous refresh rates look to the z35. If curved is not your thing Pryor don't need gsync look elsewhere. But if you were in my same predicament of which to choose, the x34 is the best of both worlds.
Pros:
21:9 ultrawide format, other than vr the most immersive gaming experience.
Sleek, sharp and solid design and build.
3440x1440 resolution, not 4K, but also much sharper than 1440p
100hz, it's 100hz what more is there to say
Gsync
Cons:
Some people state there experienced dead pixels or black light bleeding, I have not had the issues (fingers crossed) but I hear this has been mostly fixed
Price. $1300 I will be feeling this for a couple years.
PC power required. Though it's not 4K, 3440 vs 2560 is a noticeable difference, (simply go to frys and look at them side by side) and in order to obtain stable 60+ fps a high end PC will be needed. Not as taxing as 4K
Well that's pretty much it, if you read this far, you are either really bored or really considering buying this monitor. If you can afford it and are still thinking about it.....JUST BUY IT!!! You won't regret it. Until they release an ultrawide curved 4k monitor, I'm satisfied and confident that this is one of the best gaming displays period.
First some relevant system specs for comparison:
i7 4770k @4.2Ghz
16GB G.SKILL Sniper Series
Samsung 840 EVO
EVGA GTX980 FTW
Windows 10
My unit did not come with any dead pixels. I had almost forgot to check for light bleed in the corners, got all the way through fiddling with the monitor settings, getting G-Sync running and overclocked it to 100hz (with no issues at all, btw), gamed for a good hour, and did some web browsing before I remembered to check for it. While I did find it when I looked for it, this just goes to show you how unnoticeable it is (I realize, though, I may have just won the lottery on this one). It's like when your friend asks you how bad the mark on their face is, and you wouldn't have even noticed had they not pointed it out to you.
I'm coming from a 3x1 multiple monitor setup (3 monitors setup with Nvidia Surround for gaming, and a 4th utility monitor mounted above for miscellaneous use while gaming). The 3 Surround monitors were 26", with a Surround resolution of 5760x1080, it was a lot of real estate. This, width-wise, bumps me down to 3440. Do I miss the extra width? In a word, no. The 3440 with no bezels trumps 5760 with two ~1.5" bezels (from screen to screen between monitors) by FAR. Ideally I would have wanted the width of only two monitors, but one does not simply game with a bezel dead center. Ultrawide 21:9 is the PERFECT gaming width, developer support notwithstanding.
Graphically speaking, the 1440 on this vs the 1080 I came from is marginally noticeable while gaming, but noticeable nonetheless.
I still have the extra monitor mounted above this one, and moving a window that is nearly filling up the whole screen on the 1080 down to this monitor does well to highlight the extra room available. The 1920x180 feels just so constricting/claustrophobic now compared to the 3440x1440. I have attached 2 pictures to show the difference in size, the first picture is with a window expanded to just about the full 1920x1080 size and the second is that same window moved down to the 3440x1440 monitor.
The difference going from 60hz to 100hz (and I'm sure 95hz if yours won't go to 100) was at first disappointing. I was expecting to be blown away. I moved the mouse around... looked normal. I grabbed an open window and shook it around, nothing, still looked normal. Notice I said "at first" up there. I moved the window up to the old 1080 60hz and did the same thing, and I immediately grimaced and thought somehow my monitor had been tampered with or broken while I wasn't looking. What had looked so normal to me before was now unbearably choppy and painful to look at. I had almost completely dismissed the refresh rates when I was researching and shopping for a new monitor, I implore you not to make that mistake.
The curve is very subtle. I've never seen a curved display in person before, and was almost disappointed by it when I saw it. I was expecting it to be very prominent. After using the monitor for a bit, I almost forgot there was even a curve, but I think that is a good thing. It's just enough to not look too wide and too flat, while not being anything to have to get used to.
Regarding the graphics card needed to game on this, as you saw above I am running it with a GTX980. My game du jour is FFXIV. While I can run the game at Maximum settings, it will only get around 50-60 FPS at 3440x1440 (which is about what I was getting at 5760x1080, I could get 100-120 FPS at 1920x1080). At that framerate there is no point in having this monitor over one of the other ultrawides running at 60hz. I can tweak the settings to a comfortable happy medium of about 75-100 FPS. While the GTX980 is certainly passable with some tweaking, I would suggest if you are looking to get a new graphics card along with this monitor, do yourself a favor and do pickup a GTX980ti. For me, I upgraded from a GTX780 to the GTX980 last year and this monitor was this years upgrade, next year I will definitely be upgrading the graphics card again (especially with Pascal and HBM2 on the way, much excite!).
The underside lighting is a nice touch, casts a bit of light onto your keyboard. You do have the option to turn it off if you don't want to use it. They also give you different color options (red, green, blue, white, and MNT Status, which apparently distinguishes between G-Sync on and off), different lighting effects (fixed, breathing, flashing, and ripple), and different brightness levels. The ripple setting is cool but distracting, and I don't know why anyone would want to use the flashing setting.
The build quality feels solid and very nice, it feels like a premium product. The port placements in the back leave something to be desired, however. The DP and HDMI ports are set so that they are plugged straight-on into the back, but the cable organizer is off to the side (relative to the HDMI and DP ports) and close enough to the backside of the monitor that the cord has to bend back around, slightly uncomfortably, to go through it. It would have been much, much better had the HDMI and DP ports been set sideways so that the cords come out parallel to the panel. The 4 port USB, while a neat bonus to get, is really only useful for things you will leave plugged into it (wired mouse and keyboard mostly, and really only if you care to cut those two wires down to one), since they are virtually inaccessible in the back. As a side note, they are powered on their own without having to plug in the upstream USB cable, so you can plug in a phone charger, there's an option in the OSD to keep them powered even when the monitor is off, too.
Other things of note:
-Price, but you knew that already.
-The box is big, if you keep your boxes this will take up a lot of room. It is approx. 38"x15"x23"
-Comes with both an HDMI and a DisplayPort cable. The DP cable (required for >60hz) is only about 4 feet long, I highly suggest picking up a 6 foot DP cable (I bought this one: Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready ).
-The included USB 3.0 A to B cable is also about 4 feet long, if you intend to use it I suggest picking up a 6 foot one to replace it (such as this one: Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable in Black 6 Feet )
-As of this writing, this is a fairly hard monitor to get ahold of. If you are serious about wanting to purchase this monitor, I suggest buying directly from Amazon even if it is on backorder (which it has been almost exclusively, they sell almost immediately when they are in stock). I do not recommend buying this from a third party seller because they have been and will likely continue to price gouge due to the limited availability. I had a hard time calling this a $1300 monitor, it is not a $1500 monitor.
tl;dr: I love this monitor
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
First some relevant system specs for comparison:
i7 4770k @4.2Ghz
16GB G.SKILL Sniper Series
Samsung 840 EVO
EVGA GTX980 FTW
Windows 10
My unit did not come with any dead pixels. I had almost forgot to check for light bleed in the corners, got all the way through fiddling with the monitor settings, getting G-Sync running and overclocked it to 100hz (with no issues at all, btw), gamed for a good hour, and did some web browsing before I remembered to check for it. While I did find it when I looked for it, this just goes to show you how unnoticeable it is (I realize, though, I may have just won the lottery on this one). It's like when your friend asks you how bad the mark on their face is, and you wouldn't have even noticed had they not pointed it out to you.
I'm coming from a 3x1 multiple monitor setup (3 monitors setup with Nvidia Surround for gaming, and a 4th utility monitor mounted above for miscellaneous use while gaming). The 3 Surround monitors were 26", with a Surround resolution of 5760x1080, it was a lot of real estate. This, width-wise, bumps me down to 3440. Do I miss the extra width? In a word, no. The 3440 with no bezels trumps 5760 with two ~1.5" bezels (from screen to screen between monitors) by FAR. Ideally I would have wanted the width of only two monitors, but one does not simply game with a bezel dead center. Ultrawide 21:9 is the PERFECT gaming width, developer support notwithstanding.
Graphically speaking, the 1440 on this vs the 1080 I came from is marginally noticeable while gaming, but noticeable nonetheless.
I still have the extra monitor mounted above this one, and moving a window that is nearly filling up the whole screen on the 1080 down to this monitor does well to highlight the extra room available. The 1920x180 feels just so constricting/claustrophobic now compared to the 3440x1440. I have attached 2 pictures to show the difference in size, the first picture is with a window expanded to just about the full 1920x1080 size and the second is that same window moved down to the 3440x1440 monitor.
The difference going from 60hz to 100hz (and I'm sure 95hz if yours won't go to 100) was at first disappointing. I was expecting to be blown away. I moved the mouse around... looked normal. I grabbed an open window and shook it around, nothing, still looked normal. Notice I said "at first" up there. I moved the window up to the old 1080 60hz and did the same thing, and I immediately grimaced and thought somehow my monitor had been tampered with or broken while I wasn't looking. What had looked so normal to me before was now unbearably choppy and painful to look at. I had almost completely dismissed the refresh rates when I was researching and shopping for a new monitor, I implore you not to make that mistake.
The curve is very subtle. I've never seen a curved display in person before, and was almost disappointed by it when I saw it. I was expecting it to be very prominent. After using the monitor for a bit, I almost forgot there was even a curve, but I think that is a good thing. It's just enough to not look too wide and too flat, while not being anything to have to get used to.
Regarding the graphics card needed to game on this, as you saw above I am running it with a GTX980. My game du jour is FFXIV. While I can run the game at Maximum settings, it will only get around 50-60 FPS at 3440x1440 (which is about what I was getting at 5760x1080, I could get 100-120 FPS at 1920x1080). At that framerate there is no point in having this monitor over one of the other ultrawides running at 60hz. I can tweak the settings to a comfortable happy medium of about 75-100 FPS. While the GTX980 is certainly passable with some tweaking, I would suggest if you are looking to get a new graphics card along with this monitor, do yourself a favor and do pickup a GTX980ti. For me, I upgraded from a GTX780 to the GTX980 last year and this monitor was this years upgrade, next year I will definitely be upgrading the graphics card again (especially with Pascal and HBM2 on the way, much excite!).
The underside lighting is a nice touch, casts a bit of light onto your keyboard. You do have the option to turn it off if you don't want to use it. They also give you different color options (red, green, blue, white, and MNT Status, which apparently distinguishes between G-Sync on and off), different lighting effects (fixed, breathing, flashing, and ripple), and different brightness levels. The ripple setting is cool but distracting, and I don't know why anyone would want to use the flashing setting.
The build quality feels solid and very nice, it feels like a premium product. The port placements in the back leave something to be desired, however. The DP and HDMI ports are set so that they are plugged straight-on into the back, but the cable organizer is off to the side (relative to the HDMI and DP ports) and close enough to the backside of the monitor that the cord has to bend back around, slightly uncomfortably, to go through it. It would have been much, much better had the HDMI and DP ports been set sideways so that the cords come out parallel to the panel. The 4 port USB, while a neat bonus to get, is really only useful for things you will leave plugged into it (wired mouse and keyboard mostly, and really only if you care to cut those two wires down to one), since they are virtually inaccessible in the back. As a side note, they are powered on their own without having to plug in the upstream USB cable, so you can plug in a phone charger, there's an option in the OSD to keep them powered even when the monitor is off, too.
Other things of note:
-Price, but you knew that already.
-The box is big, if you keep your boxes this will take up a lot of room. It is approx. 38"x15"x23"
-Comes with both an HDMI and a DisplayPort cable. The DP cable (required for >60hz) is only about 4 feet long, I highly suggest picking up a 6 foot DP cable (I bought this one: [[ASIN:B005H3Q59U Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable 6 Feet - 4K Resolution Ready]]).
-The included USB 3.0 A to B cable is also about 4 feet long, if you intend to use it I suggest picking up a 6 foot one to replace it (such as this one: [[ASIN:B00C7RXR72 Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable in Black 6 Feet]])
-As of this writing, this is a fairly hard monitor to get ahold of. If you are serious about wanting to purchase this monitor, I suggest buying directly from Amazon even if it is on backorder (which it has been almost exclusively, they sell almost immediately when they are in stock). I do not recommend buying this from a third party seller because they have been and will likely continue to price gouge due to the limited availability. I had a hard time calling this a $1300 monitor, it is not a $1500 monitor.
tl;dr: I love this monitor
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I absolutely love the subdued design of the monitor. From the back it looks very unassuming and other than the Predator logo on the front, it really doesnt look like a gaming monitor. But holy Jesus, gaming on it is amazing.
I cant say enough about the jump from 1080-1440p especially in a 34" monitor. I doubt it would be as noticeable on a smaller monitor, but on this unit, every pixel shines. Most games support the 3440-1440p resolution, so I never feel like I am wasting real estate on screen. G-sync will even work in windowed mode, if thats your thing.
Having the extra width on the screen is a real show-stopper. Playing anything from Wolfenstein to Xcom, to GTA V, that extra 3" on each side of the screen really makes me wonder how I lived without it. GTA V in particular is amazing. I love how I can see intersections so much easier, and flying around gives you a wonderful sense of scale.
Maybe you dont want to spend $1300-$1500 on a monitor, which is fine. But if you are a gaming enthusiast with more money than common sense, this is possibly the best upgrade you can do for your setup.
PROS:
3440x1440 is a game changing experience and completely immersive
100Hz OC with no issues
Crosshair Function is hilariously cheating (Please use this function with caution)
In-monitor speakers are actually quite nice if you do not have a headset
Extra screen real estate is fantastic for both gaming and productivity
Stand is built with quality and will not budge if you bump into the panel itself
CONS:
Not all games supported in 3440x1440 (did not doc stars as this is not a panel issue)
OSD is difficult to get used too
Extremely pricey (If you're seriously reading this review then you already are aware of this)
I was debating on 4K however, with the price of 4K and the horse power you need to run perfect frames does not make sense at all right now. I highly recommend upgrading to Ultrawide 3440x1440, I promise you wont be disappointed!
Edit (June 25, 2018) - I am now on year 2.5 with this beast and still have not run into any issues at all. Very pleased and I hope everyone that has purchased this is experiencing the same feelings.
- I think it looks awesome!
- The curve is subtle and not distracting.
- G-Sync is smooth.
- IPS colors are great, enough for amateur photo/video editing.
- Not a true 10-bit monitors, BUT it can display 1.07bilion color. True 10-bit monitor are very expensive (like EIZO ColorEdge), this monitor uses 8bit + FRC (Frame Rate Control / Temporal Dithering). Bottom line, it looks pretty good but it's not a pro monitor for color grading.
THE BAD :
- G-Sync makes the monitor way more expensive compare to the competition (Freesync), but that's more on Nvidia and their strategy.
- Could't overclock to 100hz, only 95hz.
- Black light bleed is real but not deal breaker for me.
- Coming from a VA panel, blacks are not has deep...
- OSD is confusing at first, but it gets better over time.
THE UGLY :
This is a 2015 monitor with 2017 pricing but it is still one of the best for gaming/productivity (august 2017)...
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2017
- I think it looks awesome!
- The curve is subtle and not distracting.
- G-Sync is smooth.
- IPS colors are great, enough for amateur photo/video editing.
- Not a true 10-bit monitors, BUT it can display 1.07bilion color. True 10-bit monitor are very expensive (like EIZO ColorEdge), this monitor uses 8bit + FRC (Frame Rate Control / Temporal Dithering). Bottom line, it looks pretty good but it's not a pro monitor for color grading.
THE BAD :
- G-Sync makes the monitor way more expensive compare to the competition (Freesync), but that's more on Nvidia and their strategy.
- Could't overclock to 100hz, only 95hz.
- Black light bleed is real but not deal breaker for me.
- Coming from a VA panel, blacks are not has deep...
- OSD is confusing at first, but it gets better over time.
THE UGLY :
This is a 2015 monitor with 2017 pricing but it is still one of the best for gaming/productivity (august 2017)...