ViewSonic VX3418-2KPC 144Hz 1500R curved VA UltraWide
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This model uses a 34″ 3440 x 1440 (21:9 UltraWide) VA panel with 1500R curve. This is a moderate curve, designed to draw you into the experience for extra immersion whilst potentially enhancing viewing comfort. A light matte anti-glare screen surface is included alongside a 4000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 8-bit colour (6-bit + FRC). A 144Hz refresh rate is supported, alongside Adaptive-Sync – including AMD FreeSync with a 48 – 144Hz VRR range plus LFC. A WLED backlight provides a 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and an assumed ~sRGB colour gamut (based on no gamut information being specified). A ‘Blue Light Filter’ Low Blue Light (LBL) setting is included. HDR10 support is included – very basic HDR support without a suitable brightness, colour gamut, bit-depth or local dimming offered by this model.
A 1ms MPRT response time is specified using the ‘1ms Mode’ strobe backlight setting. The stand includes tilt and a limited amount of height adjustment (80mm or 3.15 inches). A quick-release mechanism allows easy removal of the included stand, revealing 75 x 75mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The ports face downwards and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 DP 1.4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 2 x 5W speakers are included for potentially fairly rich sound output.
Further details are available on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$470 USD.
