Acer - Predator X34 X0bmiiphux VA

I was in the same boat as you and then learned about this monitor that met all of my needs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Mini LED with 1000+ zones, HDR 1000 certification, Fast IPS panel, 200hz (at 8-bit color, 144hz for 10-bit color), and G-sync support. I've only had it for about a week but it has been excellent. Mini LED is absolutely worth the upgrade over standard IPS for HDR gaming. And there's no risk of burn in so you can use it for office work all day!

Their product page says otherwise: https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/monitors/x34

I ordered from that Amazon link and got the 1900r ag-ips version. The same one with the sound bar below the screen.

Where do you see it listed as a VA monitor?

That's a bummer. Though I will say that I haven't noticed any ghosting or any other issues typically seen with VA panels at high refresh rates

Get this if in US: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96/](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSBW8F96/) However, it's 1500r which I prefer at this 34" size, 3440x1440, VA miniled, 1152 dimming zones, 200hz, HDR1000, 99%dci-p3, comes with factory calibration report (very accurate). This monitor is so good, just got it, super bright scenes, vivid colors, great contrast, fast response VA, no black smearing in gaming. This is the best 34" HDR gaming monitor in US currently IMO. The only oled monitor that gets close to as bright in peaks and sustained brightness has to be the newer tandem oled. Bright scenes look muted on most oled monitors. Also, I don't believe there are currently any tandem oled in 34" 3440x1440. It's worth saving for HDR gaming especially if you play single player games, so I would delay purchase if you can't afford yet.

Very happy with it, HDR looks very good super bright, good contrast, don't notice blooming with HDR content, colors pop, accurate color calibration comes with a certificate, minimal black smearing only seen in UFO test and not in gaming, good response time without ghosting, 1500r curve is just right for 34" in my opinion. I don't think most gamers will notice the black smearing while actually playing games. Very very minimal. Unless this malfunctions or I see a major issue while I continue gaming on it, I'm keeping it. I'm leaving static content while on HDR, it's so much better liveability compared to oled. No more hiding taskbar. Also the brights on this is way better than my 42 LG C4.

It's matte but not too heavy, so it's fine. Backlight bloom is very minimal thanks to VA and the dimming algorithm is fantastic in HDR gaming. Resident Evil 2 is jaw dropping. That oled is not the newer tandem so in bright scenes it will look muted. This is the best HDR gaming 34" currently available IMO.

I set it up, happy with my initial impressions. Far from done testing. Housing is well ventilated, vents all on top can see through to the bottom speakers. I like this as overheating kills electronics. I thought it had KVM and USB ports, it has none. 3440x1440 200hz confirmed for USB c, display port 1.4 connection. I think it has HDMI 2.0 because it caps refresh rate at 100hz. It has auto HDR which turns local dining on and off with Windows 11 HDR. 10 bit color works only with 144hz, not with 200hz. I couldn't tell the difference with HDR YouTube videos so I'm leaving it at 200hz for now. Overdrive has 3 settings, middle one is good on UFO testing. It looks smooth with only minimal black trails, I'm happy with this. I've seen much worse on VA. Extreme setting has too much ghosting. The bright peaks look great on HDR video, I think VA is a good choice as dark scenes still look good without too much noticeable blooming. No dead pixels found. Right now I'm leaning towards keeping it but way more testing to do.

Another thing I forgot to mention. It came with a color calibration factory report. Measurement result: Gamma curve 2.2 Color Temp 6493K Avg Delta E of 0.40 Max Delta E of 1.36 This looks like a great result. Under Delta 1.0 is imperceptible, Gamma and Color Temp is spot on. Color accuracy is very good on this.

So far so good. I’m on a gtx1070 , when I get home I’ll get an older game to play at higher fps to see if black smearing is an issue. Any recs? I played abiotic factor and dayz just to test out and it was very nice I’m waiting for build a 5070ti rig in next week or so to really stress it Right now I’m pleasantly surprised. If there’s specific things ppl want me to test I can try my best. I’m a casual gamer

Am currently in the same boat. Found this newly released (?) Acer. 34”, 21:9, 200hz, 0.5ms, mini led VA with almost no footprint online: https://a.co/d/e4YuIpr Figured I’d bite the bullet and can always return via Amazon if it’s crap

This is a VA panel

I purchased using that exact link and received the VA panel, model X0bmiiphux

Yeah the few hours I’ve used it, I was very satisfied. The giant sound bar attached to the bottom is really my only issue with it.

I had a 34 inch (acer x34) ultrawide for a few years and always thought it was too small. When the first 38 inch (Acer x38) ultrawides released I got one. It was a significant upgrade. This is the sweet spot for a 21:9 screen. It practically fully covers my field of view without losing detail from it being too big.  I've been waiting for 5 years for something worthwhile to upgrade to and I don't see it coming. 45 inches is just too much. I also don't like the aggressive curves on them. 

So far for me the sweet spot was 34'' 3440x1440 with my acer predator UW. But I am happy to be proven wrong if I get to try the 5k2k 45''.

I've never had an issue with text legibility on an ultra wide, I've used both an Acer Predator X34 and a cheap and cheerful Kogan 34" 3440x1440 UW without problems after the Predator blew up. Currently rocking a Dell U3818DW 38" at 3840x1600 and it's crystal clear.

I know you said 49, but the 57” neo g9 is the move. I have a x34 predator, a 49” G9, as well as the 57” G9. I wfh as a SSE and I sit in front of my 57” all day. Productivity is insane on that thing and it’s a beauty to look at.

You’re not bothered by the fringing?   I can’t decide if I’m waiting for the 39”, or just go with the 45” now. I’m in your situation now. My OG x34 predator is going to the wife. Do you have a 4090/5090 for it?

I went for 34" (3440x1440) pretty early in ultra wide history. My Acer Predator X34 is 7 years now. I will replace it soon (because it's only 100Hz overclocked), but I will definitely go 21:9 again. that format is so immersive, I love it. For the games you play, you could go 4K for a prettier picture, but ultra wide is more immersive, and you will get a lot more frames on 3440x1440 compared to 4K. Are you used to more than 60Hz?

Been gaming in 21:9 since the Predator x34 came out. Can’t imagine gaming in 16:9 ever again.