Best Ultra-wide VA Panel?

supra21 · 27 Mar 2019 at 15:46

I am looking to replace my current Acer Predator XB321HK (IPS 32" 4k gsync 60hz) with a 3440x1440 VA panel mainly for better contrast levels, higher refresh rate 100hz+, less strain on the my GPU. I will primarily be using it for gaming, movies and tv shows.

I am not interested in any IPS panel due to poor 900-1000:1 contrast ratio's, I am more of a casual gamer so I am not too fussed about response times.

I have a 1080ti so Ideally I would like to pick up a freesync panel that is gsync compatible and so I am not locked down to nvidia gpu's moving forward.

I have narrowed down my options to these monitors, can anyone suggest which one would be the one to go for:

- BenQ EX3501R
- Asus XG35VQ
- Acer Predator Z35P

anthony99 · 27 Mar 2019 at 17:44

i got a 35 inch acer c750ck VA ....and it's the same panel as the acer predator only cost me £460 amd freesync and coming from a dell 29inch ,it's a lot better great contrast colours and hardly any ghosting or smearing ,got it from the rainforest though as 100 quid cheaper

anthony99 · 27 Mar 2019 at 17:50

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/acer...n-superwide-curved-led-monitor-mo-13n-ac.html

Kelt · 27 Mar 2019 at 18:43

anthony99 said:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/acer...n-superwide-curved-led-monitor-mo-13n-ac.html

Wow, that's a bargain right there!

anthony99 · 27 Mar 2019 at 18:51

yes same panel as the predator as well just without the fancy stand and some overdrive software you dont even need ....money saved could go towards a better gpu but defo up there with the best VA panels,i first cranked it up and opened a web page i was like WOW the colours just popped .....i had been looking at the predator as well when i first started looking glad i got this though

supra21 · 27 Mar 2019 at 19:56

anthony99 said:
yes same panel as the predator as well just without the fancy stand and some overdrive software you dont even need ....money saved could go towards a better gpu but defo up there with the best VA panels,i first cranked it up and opened a web page i was like WOW the colours just popped .....i had been looking at the predator as well when i first started looking glad i got this though

Yeah just checked its exactly the same panel....and aesthetically looks a lot better with black and sliver rather than red. Thanks for the suggestion!
Any confirmation of gsync support?

supra21 · 27 Mar 2019 at 20:06

No worries got confirmation over on this thread: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/acer-cz350ck-35-ultrawide-monitor.18845361/page-2
Again thanks for the suggestion, its going to save me some money!

anthony99 · 27 Mar 2019 at 20:08

the acer is freesync not sure if nvidia support it on this model but im running a vega 64 constant 100hz

supra21 · 27 Mar 2019 at 23:07

Some interesting info all monitors listed are AU optronics:

Acer Z35 : M350DVR01.0

Acer Z35P : M350QVR01.0
Acer CZ350CK: M350QVR01.0

Asus XG35VQ : M350QVR01.1
BenQ EX3501R: M350QVR01.1

Vexr · 8 Apr 2019 at 23:55

I'm surprised the Samsung C34F791 / C34J791 didn't make your list. Both VA 100 hz FreeSync with QLED for even more contrast. The latter has been touted as having full GSync compatibility by some review sites (I disagree slightly going by my experience, but not by much - will reserve full judgement until I've tried it with an AMD FreeSync card).

supra21 · 10 Apr 2019 at 20:16

Vexr said:
I'm surprised the Samsung C34F791 / C34J791 didn't make your list. Both VA 100 hz FreeSync with QLED for even more contrast. The latter has been touted as having full GSync compatibility by some review sites (I disagree slightly going by my experience, but not by much - will reserve full judgement until I've tried it with an AMD FreeSync card).

Completely missed that one. Looking at the newer C34J791 seems pretty good, especially if it supports gsync. I have found it for around the same price as the Acer CZ350CK. When you say you disagree with gsync compatibility what do you mean specifically?

Adexus · 12 Apr 2019 at 01:25

supra21 said:
Completely missed that one. Looking at the newer C34J791 seems pretty good, especially if it supports gsync. I have found it for around the same price as the Acer CZ350CK. When you say you disagree with gsync compatibility what do you mean specifically?

I think some people are having issues with getting it running properly whilst it's working fine for others.

supra21 · 12 Apr 2019 at 18:08

That's a shame, not sure I want to go through the hassle of having to return it if it does not work with my 1080ti. Anyways now that the AOC AGON AG353UCG is set for release this year I think I am just gonna continue saving for that.

Vexr · 12 Apr 2019 at 22:54

supra21 said:
Completely missed that one. Looking at the newer C34J791 seems pretty good, especially if it supports gsync. I have found it for around the same price as the Acer CZ350CK. When you say you disagree with gsync compatibility what do you mean specifically?

My GSync compatibility issue was to do with flickering in borderless fullscreen / windowed mode - even though the monitor was fine with my 1070 Ti in exclusive full screen. Now I've tried an AMD card and FreeSync is working on borderless mode with it. There's been a vocal minority of nVidia users with the same problem using borderless windowed mode even on full GSync monitors (though sounds like they mostly get blanking/stuttering rather than flickering), so I suppose from that POV the C34J791's GSync compatibility has possibly been vindicated.

supra21 · 13 Apr 2019 at 00:32

Ah I see, I always play in exclusive full screen mode so would not be an issue for me.

Vexr · 13 Apr 2019 at 00:45

supra21 said:
Ah I see, I always play in exclusive full screen mode so would not be an issue for me.

You might be surprised how many games there are that are sneakily using borderless windowed rather than exclusive. Either way, you've got a GSync monitor + nVidia GPU at the moment so if you haven't had the borderless issue with your current set up then it shouldn't be an issue if you swap over to a FreeSync monitor.