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The AOC CU34G2X is a tempting proposition. At the time of writing, no mainstream vendor had this screen listed, although we found one obscure shopping site offering it for higher cost than the RRP at £519 (see below). But even that is a reasonable price for a curved screen this big that offers 144Hz with FreeSync.
There isn't a screen we've tested that boasts these abilities for less. It undercuts the ASUS PG35VQ and MSI MPG341CQR significantly – particularly the former – and yet doesn't seem to have any major corners cut. It's not as bright as the MSI model, but colour accuracy is better and you're saving around £300.
There's plenty of adjustability and a good range of inputs. The USB 3.0 hub will come in handy too, although the lack of any built-in speakers will mean you have to add external amplification if you want to watch videos with friends on this screen.
But considering the price, if you were holding off going for the 21:9 format because gaming-focused higher-refresh screens were just too expensive, the AOC CU34G2X could be the one that convinces you to upgrade.
The AOC CU34G2X is available from Alternate for £519.
Pros:
- Excellent colour accuracy (when calibrated).
- 144Hz refresh.
- FreeSync 2 adaptive sync.
- Keen price.
- Reasonable level of settings in OSD.
- Plenty of ergonomic adjustment.
- Built-in USB 3.0 hub.
Cons:
- Lower contrast and brightness than we expected.
- No USB-C connection.
- No G-sync Compatible accreditation.
- No built-in speakers.
KitGuru says: The AOC CU34G2X is a very tempting proposition, bringing 34in ultrawide screen 144Hz gaming to a new affordable price.
