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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.
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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 21, 2023 2:52 PM
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MadDoraemonMar 21, 2023 2:52 PM
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The monitor stand of this model is nice and it saves a lot of desk space.
Mar 21, 2023 3:24 PM
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MugiwaraJDMar 21, 2023 3:24 PM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers View quoted comment :
Well...that's like...your opinion man.

If you do graphic design, sure. But gaming, the correct answer actually lies in how far you sit from your monitor. 1800R means you'll be sitting 1.8 meters from your monitor for the correct view. I'd bet money you don't sit 1.8 meters from your monitor...
fair enough - I just checked and I'm 32" inches from my nose to the center of my current 24" monitor. 1.8 meters is 70 inches (1.8 feet).

are you saying that, if I went with a 34" ultrawide monitor, that I'd benefit from more curve?
Last edited by MugiwaraJD March 21, 2023 at 08:31 AM.
Mar 21, 2023 3:28 PM
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MugiwaraJDMar 21, 2023 3:28 PM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers View quoted comment :
Well...that's like...your opinion man.

If you do graphic design, sure. But gaming, the correct answer actually lies in how far you sit from your monitor. 1800R means you'll be sitting 1.8 meters from your monitor for the correct view. I'd bet money you don't sit 1.8 meters from your monitor...
I've got my eye on this monitor and curious your opinion.
SAMSUNG 34-Inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor with 1000R Curved Screen, 165Hz, 1ms, FreeSync Premium, WQHD (LC34G55TWWNXZA, 2020 Model), Black

It's on sale today on amaz0n from $550 down to $369.99.
165 HZ, IPS panel. 1000R screen. 34" ultrawide which checks my boxes.
4.5+ star, over 7,000 ratings

my build is an i7-12700k and an evga 3080 ti FTW3 edition. I think I have the performance needed to get good use out of it, but you seem knowledgable.
Mar 21, 2023 4:45 PM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 21, 2023 4:45 PM
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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?
The reason you're being downvoted is because there are too many variables in the personal preference category for anyone to pick for you. Examples are how far away you sit from your monitor (and/or curve preference), budget, panel type, desk space (and depth), what your eyes will physically tolerate (mine wouldn't tolerate IPS glow), brand preferences. The list goes on...
Mar 21, 2023 5:34 PM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 21, 2023 5:34 PM
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Quote from MugiwaraJD View quoted comment :
fair enough - I just checked and I'm 32" inches from my nose to the center of my current 24" monitor. 1.8 meters is 70 inches (1.8 feet).

are you saying that, if I went with a 34" ultrawide monitor, that I'd benefit from more curve?
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. [Edit for clarification: I have an OC'd EVGA 3090TI Hybrid with an OC'd 12700K. I can't hit 165FPS on MOST games with everything maxed out. Forza Horizon 5 maxed out I typically get around 80-110FPS using their benchmark.] 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.
Last edited by Gears_and_Beers March 25, 2023 at 01:59 AM.
Mar 21, 2023 5:53 PM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 21, 2023 5:53 PM
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Quote from MugiwaraJD View quoted comment :
I've got my eye on this monitor and curious your opinion.
SAMSUNG 34-Inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor with 1000R Curved Screen, 165Hz, 1ms, FreeSync Premium, WQHD (LC34G55TWWNXZA, 2020 Model), Black

It's on sale today on amaz0n from $550 down to $369.99.
165 HZ, IPS panel. 1000R screen. 34" ultrawide which checks my boxes.
4.5+ star, over 7,000 ratings

my build is an i7-12700k and an evga 3080 ti FTW3 edition. I think I have the performance needed to get good use out of it, but you seem knowledgable.
See my above reply. It'll answer these questions. The only thing I didn't mention above was my horrible experience with Samsung. I tried a G9 and wanted to try a desk mount due to it's massive size. It didn't hold the weight well and just sagged. That's when I learned there is only *one* desk mount capable of holding a G9. Fine. So I put it back on it's original stand. So the 5th time messing with the screws for the mounting bracket (on-off-on-off-on), one of the screws stripped. Yes, I was gentle, why wouldn't I be with a then $1200 monitor? Very long story short, Samsung told me it was "physical damage" and my warranty was *completely* void the second that happened. They also refused to send out a technician even on my own dime to repair it. After well over a month of back and forth with them, I was on the verge of threatening legal action when the Regional Service Manager for the entire Western half of the U.S. stepped in. Real big dog. He offered a one-time exception and a personal peace offering: a refurb replacement or a refund (because they still refused to just fix mine at my expense). After the worst experience I've had with a company my entire life, I chose the refund and never looked back. I understand I'm the one who stripped the screw, but there is zero excuse to not fix it if I'm the one paying for it. Period. I tried getting local businesses to fix it, but not a single entity was willing to touch it within 75 miles of me. I was truly stuck and Samsung absolutely would have given me the middle finger if not for the RSM stepping in. Moral of the story: I will never buy another Samsung product, and I'm a former huge fan (phones). But instead of projecting my bias, what I'll recommend to you is simply to use *extreme* caution in dealing with the company.

Regarding the monitor itself, it is a decent monitor, but there are better options. I wish they'd review some of the 34" MSI options, but RTINGS is your friend for many good reviews. Here's the Samsung review you are asking about:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-c34g55t

I'd personally choose the Gigabyte G34WQCA over the Samsung even without my experience. RTINGS agrees. They reviewed the G34WQC, but the A is just an updated version with one of the few differences being support for XSX 1440p@120Hz (The G34WQC didn't support that, confirmed in their review). The 'A' is an improvement, no sacrifices were made. That's why the G34WQC is no longer sold.
Last edited by Gears_and_Beers March 21, 2023 at 11:22 AM.
Mar 21, 2023 6:02 PM
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doubledownwookieMar 21, 2023 6:02 PM
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I have a 32" curved (not ultrawide) currently along with a 30" Dell that I use for work. The mismatch monitors annoy me, but it was supposed to be temporary, but now more permanent with work. I was debating going just one 49" Ultrawide, but I cannot decide on what I would want.

Dual Curved just seems to defeat the purpose also, since your eyes/neck strain would be weird on that.

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Mar 21, 2023 6:16 PM
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Gears_and_BeersMar 21, 2023 6:16 PM
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Quote from doubledownwookie View quoted comment :
I have a 32" curved (not ultrawide) currently along with a 30" Dell that I use for work. The mismatch monitors annoy me, but it was supposed to be temporary, but now more permanent with work. I was debating going just one 49" Ultrawide, but I cannot decide on what I would want.

Dual Curved just seems to defeat the purpose also, since your eyes/neck strain would be weird on that.
Dual monitors of any kind is garbage IMO. But not having a 21:9 aspect ratio is usually the reason people have 2 in the first place. I converted my wife's entire office to ultrawide once they saw hers. She just has a 34" and it does everything she needs. She previously was given two 24" monitors from her employer. I think 49" is overkill, but YMMV. My advice: try a 34" before going higher. You can always return it within the return window if it doesn't meet your criteria.
Last edited by Gears_and_Beers March 21, 2023 at 11:18 AM.
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scottdefeoMar 22, 2023 2:22 AM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers View quoted comment :
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.
I think its needs hdmi 2.1 to support 2k 1440p. This is hdmi 2.0.
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Gears_and_BeersMar 22, 2023 2:42 AM
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Quote from scottdefeo View quoted comment :
I think its needs hdmi 2.1 to support 2k 1440p. This is hdmi 2.0.
False. An example is the Dell S3422DWG. It does not have HDMI 2.1, yet it supports 1440p @ 120Hz on the XSX. Proof:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...l/s3422dwg
Mar 22, 2023 7:23 PM
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majindanMar 22, 2023 7:23 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.
Great monitor but really tall after using ultrawide…
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cscamp20Mar 24, 2023 4:30 PM
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Quote from JetsJetsJetsJets View quoted comment :
Is this monoprice brand?
It clearly says Aopen buddy. AOpen is a monitor brand.
Mar 25, 2023 5:13 AM
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st4rburstMar 25, 2023 5:13 AM
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Quote from JetsJetsJetsJets View quoted comment :
Is this monoprice brand?
Subsidiary of parent acer
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chrisc9490Mar 31, 2023 1:43 PM
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I snagged one, reviews for the acer comparable model looked good. Hope any shadow tearing is tolerable, will report back after Tuesday when it's delivered

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Price is now $299

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