Acer - Predator X34 X0bmiiphux VA

I was in the same boat as you and then learned about this monitor that met all of my needs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Mini LED with 1000+ zones, HDR 1000 certification, Fast IPS panel, 200hz (at 8-bit color, 144hz for 10-bit color), and G-sync support. I've only had it for about a week but it has been excellent. Mini LED is absolutely worth the upgrade over standard IPS for HDR gaming. And there's no risk of burn in so you can use it for office work all day!

Their product page says otherwise: https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/monitors/x34

I ordered from that Amazon link and got the 1900r ag-ips version. The same one with the sound bar below the screen.

Where do you see it listed as a VA monitor?

That's a bummer. Though I will say that I haven't noticed any ghosting or any other issues typically seen with VA panels at high refresh rates

I had a 34 inch (acer x34) ultrawide for a few years and always thought it was too small. When the first 38 inch (Acer x38) ultrawides released I got one. It was a significant upgrade. This is the sweet spot for a 21:9 screen. It practically fully covers my field of view without losing detail from it being too big.  I've been waiting for 5 years for something worthwhile to upgrade to and I don't see it coming. 45 inches is just too much. I also don't like the aggressive curves on them. 

So far for me the sweet spot was 34'' 3440x1440 with my acer predator UW. But I am happy to be proven wrong if I get to try the 5k2k 45''.

I've never had an issue with text legibility on an ultra wide, I've used both an Acer Predator X34 and a cheap and cheerful Kogan 34" 3440x1440 UW without problems after the Predator blew up. Currently rocking a Dell U3818DW 38" at 3840x1600 and it's crystal clear.

I know you said 49, but the 57” neo g9 is the move. I have a x34 predator, a 49” G9, as well as the 57” G9. I wfh as a SSE and I sit in front of my 57” all day. Productivity is insane on that thing and it’s a beauty to look at.

You’re not bothered by the fringing?   I can’t decide if I’m waiting for the 39”, or just go with the 45” now. I’m in your situation now. My OG x34 predator is going to the wife. Do you have a 4090/5090 for it?

Been gaming in 21:9 since the Predator x34 came out. Can’t imagine gaming in 16:9 ever again.

I play daily on a 34" 3440x1440p monitor. It's been supported since 2015 lol

I actually haven't played arena. I did get to Diamond 5 back in the day (Season 7 or 8?), so you can still climb. I've even gotten to LE in CS:GO playing on ultrawide, and my ultrawide is one of the first ones to come out back in 2015, so it only goes to 100hz. It's definitely worth the trade-offs imo. The immersion is amazing. Played the BF6 beta, and it was awesome. I'll eventually upgrade to an OLED ultrawide, but this X34 is still trucking along, so I'm going to continue to use it until it dies, lol

I love my 34" 3440x1440p monitor. It'll be 10 years old this December (original Predator X34 from 2015). I want to try a 4k display, but I just love my ultrawide.

I can’t go back from 49’. I bought a MacBook to work when I’m away from my desk but could not gel with the small workspace and so much scrolling…. I started with 34 on the path of Ultrawide with the predator x34 and the all the Samsung odyssey monitors. I look forward to LG’s 5k2k monitor.

Get this if in US: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96/](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96/) However, it's 1500r which I prefer at this 34" size, 3440x1440, VA miniled, 1152 dimming zones, 200hz, HDR1000, 99%dci-p3, comes with factory calibration report (very accurate). This monitor is so good, just got it, super bright scenes, vivid colors, great contrast, fast response VA, no black smearing in gaming. This is the best 34" HDR gaming monitor in US currently IMO. The only oled monitor that gets close to as bright in peaks and sustained brightness has to be the newer tandem oled. Bright scenes look muted on most oled monitors. Also, I don't believe there are currently any tandem oled in 34" 3440x1440. It's worth saving for HDR gaming especially if you play single player games, so I would delay purchase if you can't afford yet.

Very happy with it, HDR looks very good super bright, good contrast, don't notice blooming with HDR content, colors pop, accurate color calibration comes with a certificate, minimal black smearing only seen in UFO test and not in gaming, good response time without ghosting, 1500r curve is just right for 34" in my opinion. I don't think most gamers will notice the black smearing while actually playing games. Very very minimal. Unless this malfunctions or I see a major issue while I continue gaming on it, I'm keeping it. I'm leaving static content while on HDR, it's so much better liveability compared to oled. No more hiding taskbar. Also the brights on this is way better than my 42 LG C4.

It's matte but not too heavy, so it's fine. Backlight bloom is very minimal thanks to VA and the dimming algorithm is fantastic in HDR gaming. Resident Evil 2 is jaw dropping. That oled is not the newer tandem so in bright scenes it will look muted. This is the best HDR gaming 34" currently available IMO.

I set it up, happy with my initial impressions. Far from done testing. Housing is well ventilated, vents all on top can see through to the bottom speakers. I like this as overheating kills electronics. I thought it had KVM and USB ports, it has none. 3440x1440 200hz confirmed for USB c, display port 1.4 connection. I think it has HDMI 2.0 because it caps refresh rate at 100hz. It has auto HDR which turns local dining on and off with Windows 11 HDR. 10 bit color works only with 144hz, not with 200hz. I couldn't tell the difference with HDR YouTube videos so I'm leaving it at 200hz for now. Overdrive has 3 settings, middle one is good on UFO testing. It looks smooth with only minimal black trails, I'm happy with this. I've seen much worse on VA. Extreme setting has too much ghosting. The bright peaks look great on HDR video, I think VA is a good choice as dark scenes still look good without too much noticeable blooming. No dead pixels found. Right now I'm leaning towards keeping it but way more testing to do.

Another thing I forgot to mention. It came with a color calibration factory report. Measurement result: Gamma curve 2.2 Color Temp 6493K Avg Delta E of 0.40 Max Delta E of 1.36 This looks like a great result. Under Delta 1.0 is imperceptible, Gamma and Color Temp is spot on. Color accuracy is very good on this.