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34" AOPEN 34HC5CUR 1440p 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor

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Amazon has 34" AOPEN 34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx 1440p 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for $289. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440 UWQHD
  • Response Time: 1ms (TVR)
  • Refresh Rate: Up to 144Hz
  • Curvature: 1500R
  • Panel Type: VA (Vertical Alignment)
  • Display Stand: Ergonomic Tilt: -5° to 35°, Height Adjustment Range: 4.7" and Swivel: +/-30°
  • AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
    • Ports:
      • 1x Display Port 1.4
      • 2x HDMI 2.0
      • 1x Audio-Out

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  • About this deal:
    • This 34" AOPEN 34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx 1440p 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor is priced $60.99 lower (17.4% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This monitor has a 4.3 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on 149 reviews.
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Amazon has 34" AOPEN 34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx 1440p 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for $289. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3440x1440 UWQHD
  • Response Time: 1ms (TVR)
  • Refresh Rate: Up to 144Hz
  • Curvature: 1500R
  • Panel Type: VA (Vertical Alignment)
  • Display Stand: Ergonomic Tilt: -5° to 35°, Height Adjustment Range: 4.7" and Swivel: +/-30°
  • AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
    • Ports:
      • 1x Display Port 1.4
      • 2x HDMI 2.0
      • 1x Audio-Out

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This 34" AOPEN 34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx 1440p 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor is priced $60.99 lower (17.4% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This monitor has a 4.3 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on 149 reviews.
  • About this store:

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Yes. If you take the curve radius (1000R, 1500R, 1800R, etc.) and convert the millimeters to meters, those numbers are how far you should be (R or radius) from the screen for any particular spot on the panel to be exactly equidistant from your eyes. Keep in mind the human eye curvature is 1000R.

That said, 99% of people (myself included) do not sit the perfect distance away from their monitor because it's usually too far. The main obstacle is being able to physically put enough distance between you and it. Most desks are only 3-4 feet in depth. Even if you do manage to get the distance perfect and sit away from your desk, how will you reach your keyboard/mouse? Or what if you wall mount your monitor and move your desk away from the wall? Well, now it looks goofy. It's a real challenge.

So what is a happy medium? For most, that means placing the monitor on the farthest point back on the desk as possible and placing their peripherals as close to the front as possible, then measuring where they are sitting comfortably. That distance between their eyes and the screen is then known, and most likely that distance is under 1 meter. So the most correct answer is usually to get a 1000R monitor for the best viewing angle and immersion. But then it boils down to preference also. Some can't adjust to tight curves. I don't think I could tolerate 800R like on the new LG OLED 45". Some can't adjust to certain panel types (I can't tolerate IPS glow personally, my eyes freak out).

Now with the unbiased advice out of the way, I'll offer my personal opinions and experiences:

I tried 10 different monitors before I was happy. I went from a 32" all the way to a 49" G9. I am a huge fan of ultrawide for immersion, however I don't recommend anything larger than a 21:9 aspect ratio. Few things support higher than 21:9, which means most things that don't will have large black bars on the sides of a 32:9. That defeats the purpose of going with the higher aspect ratio. I also feel 1440p is the best resolution. It's less taxing on your GPU versus 4K while still offering superior visuals versus 1080p, not to mention significantly cheaper. Curve is absolutely a science, but I feel it is more importantly a preference. I tried a 32" 1000R and didn't like it. It was too small for that sharp of a curve for me. 1000R at 49" was phenomenal, if it wasn't for the black bars on 90% of the things being viewed on it. Not to mention it doesn't fit on most desks and there is only ONE very expensive desk-mount that can hold a 49" without sagging.

So where did I end up? I felt 34" was the happy medium between price and features. 34" is 21:9 which is well-supported. It's also small enough to fit on most desks. And after trying 6 different 34"s, I learned that I dislike anything 1800R or higher. I feel 1000R is mandatory for anything larger than 34". Anything smaller than 34" looks goofy at 1000R because you can't immerse yourself into a screen if you can see past the sides of it, so 1500R would be my choice. But at exactly 34", 1000R and 1500R are both perfectly acceptable. I ended up with the MSI Artymis 343CQR when it was on sale for $549. I chose it because it offered the most impressive HDR at the price point. My runner up was the Gigabyte G34WQCA, but the HDR was admittedly weak. She ended up keeping the Gigabyte for work.

I'll be keeping the MSI until the Corsair Xeneon Flex drops to about the $1500 price point. Then I'll give it a try and consider kicking the MSI.
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Mar 20, 2023 2:11 AM
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felipesupernovaMar 20, 2023 2:11 AM
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I want to get a 32"+ monitor for gaming, ultrawide curved, any recommendations for their top choices?
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Mar 20, 2023 3:22 AM
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PowerfulHaddock487Mar 20, 2023 3:22 AM
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Quote from felipesupernova View quoted comment :
I want to get a 32"+ monitor for gaming, ultrawide curved, any recommendations for their top choices?
Alienware AW3423DW?
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Mar 20, 2023 3:44 AM
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appleguy82Mar 20, 2023 3:44 AM
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How come there are no reviews or feed back regarding g this model? I have a Aoc CU34G2X but that has tons of reviews it was launched in 2020 and this was around 2021.. yet this has barely any reviews online.. ymmv..just saying. Could be clearing old stock of a not so successful model maybe notjing wrong with it tho.
Mar 20, 2023 4:48 AM
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JackFrost101Mar 20, 2023 4:48 AM
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Just bought a 27' Acer predator today for $329 at best buy....might return and buy this.
Mar 20, 2023 4:54 AM
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easybeartMar 20, 2023 4:54 AM
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How does this compare to the Dell S3422DWG?
Mar 20, 2023 5:06 AM
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bestdeal113Mar 20, 2023 5:06 AM
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Quote from easybeart View quoted comment :
How does this compare to the Dell S3422DWG?
Ofc, dell is better
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Mar 20, 2023 5:21 AM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 20, 2023 5:21 AM
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I just wish I knew if it supports XSX 1440p @ 120Hz. I think I'll take a chance with the MSI MAG342CPQ first for $299 at the egg. Then if it isn't compatible, I may try this if it's still on sale. I know the S3422DWG and VX3418-2KPC support it, but they are both more expensive.

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Mar 20, 2023 6:06 AM
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appleguy82Mar 20, 2023 6:06 AM
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Anyone has this any feedback how good it is?I know it's VA, how does this differ from AOC Cu34g2x?
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Mar 20, 2023 6:35 AM
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Quote from appleguy82 View quoted comment :
Anyone has this any feedback how good it is?I know it's VA, how does this differ from AOC Cu34g2x?
There's literally no stores where you can see this in person, so I think this is one exception where you can buy, test, and return on Amazon without feeling too bad about it.

Just make sure you keep your fingers off the screen in case any of us want your open box item.
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Mar 20, 2023 4:08 PM
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InstanceNoodleMar 20, 2023 4:08 PM
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Quote from revoc View quoted comment :
I don't like curved. It turns women off. Straight is better. What is the benefit/advantage of curved?
Lots of women like curves. The benefit of a curve screen is to push the corners towards you to create a wider field of view. At a certain distance, it can make all the screen equal distance to your point of view. This can make the color look better, too, since you are not looking at the side of the screen at a larger angle.
Mar 20, 2023 4:25 PM
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TenderTest419Mar 20, 2023 4:25 PM
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Quote from revoc View quoted comment :
I don't like curved. It turns women off. Straight is better. What is the benefit/advantage of curved?
it depends if you want it for gaming or work, you should probably need to watch what you do to bend it....
Mar 20, 2023 4:27 PM
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DonkeyFinestMar 20, 2023 4:27 PM
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VA panel.
Look for a HP X34 around 300~350 dollars. IPS panel w all the specs for 1440p gaming.
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Mar 20, 2023 4:34 PM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 20, 2023 4:34 PM
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Quote from DonkeyFinest View quoted comment :
VA panel.
Look for a HP X34 around 300~350 dollars. IPS panel w all the specs for 1440p gaming.
But it's almost a guarantee it's not 1500R being an HP.

HP, Dell, and LG (with one exception) are all too scared to go tighter than 1800R. Not sure why. Deal breaker for many of us.

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Mar 20, 2023 4:48 PM
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fluffyboiMar 20, 2023 4:48 PM
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might be better off going 1000R with Samsung G5
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