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Monoprice Monitors: 34" Dark Matter Curved 1440p 144Hz UltraWide Monitor

& More + Free S/H + 2.5% SD Cashback (PC Req'd)

$332

$500

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Monoprice has select Monitors on sale when you follow the instructions below. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated and community member Gallileo for finding this deal.

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  1. Add your selection to cart (prices after promo code HALFWAY2BF):
  2. In cart apply promo code HALFWAY2BF for 15% off.
  3. Prices will be as listed above w/ free shipping.
  4. Proceed to checkout and complete your order.
Monoprice via Target also has 35" Monoprice Zero-G 3440x1440 UWQHD VA Curved FreeSync Gaming Monitor (38035) on sale for $299.99.

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen on the 34" Monoprice Dark Matter Curved 1440p 144Hz Ultrawide Gaming Monitor; the previous low was a $349.99 Frontpage deal from November 2020.
    • Promo code valid 5/13 only.
  • About this product:
    • 34" Monoprice Dark Matter Curved 1440p 144Hz Ultrawide Gaming Monitor: 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Monoprice
  • About this store:
    • View Monoprice return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Monoprice has select Monitors on sale when you follow the instructions below. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated and community member Gallileo for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Add your selection to cart (prices after promo code HALFWAY2BF):
  2. In cart apply promo code HALFWAY2BF for 15% off.
  3. Prices will be as listed above w/ free shipping.
  4. Proceed to checkout and complete your order.
Monoprice via Target also has 35" Monoprice Zero-G 3440x1440 UWQHD VA Curved FreeSync Gaming Monitor (38035) on sale for $299.99.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen on the 34" Monoprice Dark Matter Curved 1440p 144Hz Ultrawide Gaming Monitor; the previous low was a $349.99 Frontpage deal from November 2020.
    • Promo code valid 5/13 only.
  • About this product:
    • 34" Monoprice Dark Matter Curved 1440p 144Hz Ultrawide Gaming Monitor: 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Monoprice
  • About this store:
    • View Monoprice return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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I bought the 35in Zero-G back in October 2020. Last month in April the screen started "whiting out" periodically - maybe from overheating, idk. Point is, I raised the issue with Monoprice and they acknowledged this was a new issue and sent me a pre-paid shipping label to return it. I sent it back and got a new one about a week and half later. So far so good.

Personally, I had a good experience with their return process. I also recommend keeping the original box for a bit, returning this thing in a lawnmower box wrapped in bubble wrap was not ideal

Edit: also available at Target for $299.99 + 5% off with RedCard, effectively reducing the price to $284.99 before tax.

https://www.target.com/p/monopric...nk=sametab
if it's just for office-type use, then the biggest factors that i can think of is the curvature and height adjustment. the 1800R on the zero-G is less curved than dark matter (bigger number = less curved). zero-g does not appear to have height adjustability, whereas the dark matter does.

deeper curve is better for gaming where you sit fairly close to your monitor. it'll give you better immersion as the curvature better matches your natural peripheral view. i'd imagine that for office use, you wouldn't want as aggressive of a curve.
Pretty much the pros for the Dark Matter are the HDR, higher refresh rate and most importantly the stand (height adjustable).

The Zero G is cost. I have the Zero G and not a single regret. It's been rock solid and has a great picture. I put mine on a nice full articulating arm mount to fit in my desk. I prefer that to the stand, but it did cost a little extra to find a proper one for the desk and monitor.

For productivity, either will do great. You won't need the HDR or refresh rates of the Dark Matter. However, you might not like the stand on the Zero G.

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May 13, 2021
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Fordpp
May 13, 2021
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Quote from cuoreesitante :
I use a Dell 32'' QHD for gaming, it's perfectly fine. I returned the HP Omen 27'' QHD in favor of the Dell. I fells like it's a great middle-ground between resolution and performance. You are not going to notice the difference between 144hz and 165hz, nor VA and IPS, unless you are a professional and have really sharp eyes.
Non-IPS at off angles is fairly bad in general. That said, at 12" (ish) distance that really isn't a problem.
May 13, 2021
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cuoreesitante
May 13, 2021
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Quote from Fordpp :
Non-IPS at off angles is fairly bad in general. That said, at 12" (ish) distance that really isn't a problem.
Well yeah, for PC gaming I'm sitting directly in front of the monitor so it's a non-issue.
May 13, 2021
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codeyf
May 13, 2021
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I was using a 32" QHD for gaming, but then switched to a curved 34" UWQHD that I was using for work. I much prefer the UW now. That said, now that I've ordered the Zero-G, I'll have a UW for both.
May 13, 2021
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SlickSofa719
May 13, 2021
185 Posts
The panel seems to have pretty low color scores, is this noticeable compared to a monitor with 90% on these scores?

DCI-P3 67% coverage
sRGB 80% coverage
Rec.2020 50% coverage

https://www.panelook.com/LSM340YP05_Samsung_34_CELL_parameter_40218.html
May 13, 2021
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May 14, 2021
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Quote from SlickSofa719 :
The panel seems to have pretty low color scores, is this noticeable compared to a monitor with 90% on these scores?

DCI-P3 67% coverage
sRGB 80% coverage
Rec.2020 50% coverage

https://www.panelook.com/LSM340YP...40218.html
this is from the darkmatter 34 inch spec sheet:

Color Gamuts: RGB 99%, NTSC 85%, DCI-P3 90%, Adobe® RGB 85%
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SlickSofa719
May 14, 2021
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Quote from mattou22 :
this is from the darkmatter 34 inch spec sheet:

Color Gamuts: RGB 99%, NTSC 85%, DCI-P3 90%, Adobe® RGB 85%
That looks much better.

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May 14, 2021
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jrtall
May 14, 2021
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Bought the 34" dark matter when it was last on sale and it's awesome, I love it.
May 14, 2021
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butter123
May 14, 2021
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Quote from jrtall :
Bought the 34" dark matter when it was last on sale and it's awesome, I love it.
Since this has HDMI 2.0, I assume this has PIP & PBP, can you confirm?
May 14, 2021
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maximuspersie
May 14, 2021
234 Posts
Does anyone know if the 32 inch zero g works with Xbox series x for 1440p at 120htz? I ordered it but reading conflicting reports that resolution is only possible through DisplayPort, although the specs say it has HDMI 2.0 which should be able to handle it. But if it's only DisplayPort it won't work since Xbox doesn't have it.
May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021
FormerAstronut
May 14, 2021
420 Posts
So what's the deal with monoprice monitors? Are they just unbranded brand name overstock? Some of those specs to price points seem a bit too good to be true. I mean monoprice for cables sure, but a cable is one thing...
May 14, 2021
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codeyf
May 14, 2021
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Quote from SlickSofa719 :
The panel seems to have pretty low color scores, is this noticeable compared to a monitor with 90% on these scores?

DCI-P3 67% coverage
sRGB 80% coverage
Rec.2020 50% coverage

https://www.panelook.com/LSM340YP...40218.html
Here is for the Zero-G panel:

DCI-P3 85%
sRGB 100%
Rec 2020 61%
NTSC 82%
Adobe RGB 80%
May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021
ltrain23
May 14, 2021
169 Posts
This is why FOMO is a thing. Kicking myself for not checking in yesterday.
May 15, 2021
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codeyf
May 15, 2021
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Quote from ltrain23 :
This is why FOMO is a thing. Kicking myself for not checking in yesterday.
The Zero-G is still $299 at Target. $285 with red card, free shipping, and easy return if needed.

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May 17, 2021
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Reodus
May 17, 2021
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I got the 35" one, like it. Previously I returned 43un700 from LG

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