34 – 35″ UltraWide or ~32″ 16:9 monitor

I think you’re probably looking at reviews of the older AOC AG352UCG, not the AG352UCG6. Put some time aside and take a good look at the detailed testing we’ve done on the UCG6. It’s the most thorough testing done on that model and there’s even a nice long video review which guides you through everything. Whilst the changes from the older model aren’t revolutionary, there are some improvements:

– 120Hz vs. 100Hz.
– Better pixel overdrive (less ‘smeary trailing’, a bit of overshoot – refer to the review for detailed assessment).
– Slightly better colour handling or tuning, giving a slightly richer image.

Whichever way you look at it, this is a model with good low input lag and a nice refresh rate. Plus pixel responsiveness which, on the whole, makes good use of the refresh rate. And of course G-SYNC which I think you’ll find a very nice addition. The ASUS MX34VQ also suffers from some of these ‘smeary’ pixel transitions and overall is a bit slower than the UCG6 with its optimal pixel overdrive setting. And that isn’t really something you seem to have picked up on or been particularly bothered by, anyway.

I have very clearly explained my reasons for not initially recommending it and I’m not going to repeat myself. I’m so sorry that I’m capable of altering my recommendations based on your personal experience(s) (with the ASUS) and can give a balanced opinion without outright and general recommendations. I’ve already said that monitors are very subjective and different people are looking for different things. I’ve explained that I feel the image quality is better on the 34″ models compared to the 35″ alternatives. But there are some responsiveness benefits to be had on the AOC AG352UCG6. And given your experience and updated information you’ve provided I feel it would be quite a suitable choice. You see I’m dynamic, flexible and responsive – most people appreciate that in a person.

This thread is about 32″ and 34 – 35″ UltraWides. There’s no point asking me if there is a completely different model that is much smaller but also comparable. Hint: there isn’t or I would’ve already mentioned something. I’ve given you my advice and final recommendation, take it or leave it. You should definitely try the AOC for yourself and see how you feel about it, I think you’ll enjoy the overall experience but only you will know for sure.

Allow me to summarise what I’ve said regarding the Dell S2716DG:

– I use the Dell S2716DG as my main gaming monitor, but I spend a lot more time these days simply using whatever monitor I’m reviewing. Which is why I haven’t upgraded it to something nicer.

– I try to avoid going off-topic or repeating too much of what is found in other threads. So with respect to the 27″ choice rather than the ~32″ vs. ~34″ comparison, have a read through this thread. There is plenty of other information on that model on the forum, too, I’d suggest a forum search for the model number.

– As for the ASUS PG278Q(R), it has a grainy matte screen surface but is otherwise fairly similar to the S2716DG. Some models have better gamma tracking (~2.2 or 2.3 average) without requiring an ICC profile or other intervention to bring things up to nice levels. But most units track way below that on average, giving the image the sort of appearance described on the S2716DG review without the ICC profile active.

– We’ve got a comprehensive review of the S2716DG and I use it is my main gaming monitor and we recommend it due to the price and and performance (in particular responsiveness).

– If you really enjoy G-SYNC and the overall experience of the ASUS, don’t dismiss something like the AOC AG352UCG6 if it’s within your budget. We explored this model on the first page of the thread and as noted image quality isn’t really as strong as on the ASUS, but it’s significantly stronger than on the TN models you’ve brought into the mix.

So remember that nowhere here have I said that the Dell S2716DG is a perfect monitor. There’s no such thing. Nowhere have I said the image quality exceeds the VA models, in fact I’ve expressly said the opposite. You need to keep this in context – it’s a very fast monitor, it’s a good 27″ option if your main priority is responsiveness. That’s the last I’m going to say on this matter – consider this a warning, you’ve clearly not taken the hint that this isn’t the place to discuss 27″ models.

No problem, happy testing! It’s the best way.

One of the key weaknesses raised in the S2716DG review is colour consistency and related viewing angle weaknesses. It’s something I was referring to in a fairly generic way in this thread, simply saying the image quality of TN panels is “noticeably worse” than the VA options. So it’s mainly the viewing angle and colour consistency weaknesses I’m referring to here. If you see the summary provided in our panel types article, you’ll see the sort of thing you’re seeing explored a bit.

I’ve made it quite clear that this is not a place to discuss the 27″ options. By all means push them into the comparison, but some detailed thoughts and feedback about models related to the thread title will be much more useful here. Please also mention them by model number rather than just manufacturer. Otherwise users are going to click on the thread, find off-topic information and close it down or get frustrated. Or do the same because they just see manufacturer names rather than proper model names thrown about. To me, though, it seems that you are sensitive to pixel responsiveness – perhaps to a greater degree than you initially understood – so prefer the superior responsiveness of the S2716DG even at the expense of the image quality issues.

Hi Anton B,

I’ve merged your thread with an existing one on the topic, so have a read through this. Also have a read through relevant articles on our website related to your choices, such as the ‘4K’ experience article and the 34″ 3440 x 1440 UltraWide experience article. Our reviews of relevant products also reinforce the points raised here. Ultimately it comes down to personal preferences and what you tend to do with the monitor. With respect to width, it entirely depends how wide your desk is! 34″-35″ UltraWides are around 32-33″ wide. So wider than 32″ diagonal models, but not as tall.

As covered in the article on the topic, 34″ 3440 x 1440 monitors have a similar pixel density to 27″ 2560 x 1440 monitors. A very comfortable resolution for most users and not something they’d specifically find taxing on the eyes. In fact most users would find it less stenuous on the eyes than viewing ‘4K’ on a ~32″ monitor, unless you use a bit of scaling or are sitting quite close.