AOC CU34G2X monitor review -
Introduction
AOC CU34G2X Review
A 21:9 ultrawide monitor that is (relatively) budget-friendly
Ultrawide monitors are becoming more popular these days. In the PC world, the 21:9 aspect ratio indicates the resolutions of 2560×1080 (WFHD and 3440×1440 (WQHD). The latter is what we will be talking about today; we’re looking at the AOC CU34G2X monitor, introduced in August 2020. This isn’t the most recent display product around, but it deserves taking a look at.
AOC CU34G2X
AOC CU34G2X features:
- 1 ms response time. The AOC CU34G2X is fully equipped with FreeSync Premium and a 144 Hz refresh rate
- height-adjustable stand with tilt, swivel, and VESA mounting capabilities, a narrow bezel, and a sleek frameless design. Its thin bezel provides minimal distraction and pairs excellently with a multiple monitor set-up.
- AOC’s latest Re-Spawned Warranty. It covers three years of general warranty, including a one-time accident warranty.
The panel is based on a VA matrix (Samsung panel) with a 34-inch diagonal. This frameless display with a 1500R curve comes with a WQHD resolution (3440×1440). AOC declares a factory color calibration (Delta E <2), with a rated brightness of 300 cd/m2 and 3000:1 contrast. The panel’s response time (GtG) is 1 ms. The AOC CU34G2X has two 1.2 DisplayPorts, two HDMI v2.0, a 3.5 mm headphone output, and a USB 3.2 Type-A hub.
Panel Type & Backlight | VA / W-LED, edge array |
Screen Size & Aspect Ratio | 34 inches / 21:9 |
Curve radius | 1500R |
Max Resolution & Refresh, response time | 3440x1440 @ 144 Hz, 1 ms |
FreeSync | 48-144 Hz |
Native Colour Depth / Gamut/ Viewing angles | 8-bit / DCI-P3, HDR10/178/178 º |
Contrast | 3,000:1 |
Brightness | 300 nits |
Adobe RGB color coverage | 88% |
sRGB color coverage | 119% |
Video Inputs | 2x DisplayPort 1.2; 2x HDMI 2.0 |
Audio | 3.5mm headphone output, speakers ? n/a |
USB 3.2 | 1x up, 4x down |
Power Consumption (internal power supply) | 47W, brightness @ 200 nits |
Panel Dimensions | 797.22 (H) mm x 333.72 (V) |
WxHxD w/base | 808 x 396-523 x 267mm |
Panel Thickness | 102mm (4 inches) |
Bezel Width | Top/sides: 8mm (0.3 inch) , Bottom: 24mm (0.9 inch) |
Weight w/base and w/o base | 8.1kg (17.9 pounds), 6.6 kg (14.5 pounds) |
OSD languages | EN, FR, ES, PT, DE, IT, NL, SE, FI, PL, CZ, RU, KR, CN (T), CN (S), JP |
Warranty | 3 years |
Let's head to the unboxing part, next page, please.
Ultrawide monitors are becoming more and more popular these days. In the PC world, 21:9 aspect ratio indicates the resolutions of: 2560 × 1080 (WFHD and 3440 × 1440 (WQHD) and the latter is what we are going to be talking about, because today we’re looking at the AOC CU34G2X monitor, introduced in August 2020. This isn’t the most recent display product around, but it deserves taking a look at.