In this ASUS ProArt Display PA34VCNV review, we examine a 34-inch ultrawide monitor built specifically with content creators and office professionals in mind. It utilizes an IPS panel featuring a 3440x1440 resolution and a gentle 3800R curve designed to bring the edges of the display slightly closer to the viewer. As part of the broader ASUS ProArt Creator lineup, it serves as a more expansive alternative to the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV by offering significantly more horizontal screen space.
Color Accuracy and Editing Capabilities
For photo and video editors, the monitor includes several specialized tools such as factory calibration, full sRGB and Rec. 709 color space coverage, alongside picture modes targeting alternative spaces like DCI-P3 and DICOM. Its sRGB mode proves remarkably accurate right out of the box. While using the sRGB mode locks the Brightness setting, manual calibration allows users to fine-tune the display to their exact preferences.
Office Productivity and Ergonomic Design
When used for general office tasks and multitasking, the ultrawide screen enables users to open multiple windows side by side efficiently. Text appears exceptionally sharp, and the display gets bright enough to handle moderately lit rooms, though reflections can become distracting if placed directly in front of a sunny window. Productivity is heavily bolstered by an extensive USB hub featuring a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode for connecting laptops. It supplies up to 90W of power delivery to charge portable computers, supports daisy chaining via a DisplayPort output, and includes an RJ45 Ethernet port. Furthermore, the ergonomic stand is easy to adjust, and the wide viewing angles ensure consistent image quality when sharing the screen.
PC and Console Gaming Performance
Gaming is not a strong suit for this model. For PC gaming, it is capped at a 60Hz refresh rate, resulting in blurry motion during fast-paced scenes and a less smooth overall feel. Although it supports standard VRR formats to minimize screen tearing, it lacks high-bandwidth ports needed for modern graphics cards. Console gaming performance is similarly limited, as it lacks compatibility with 120Hz output from a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. Furthermore, consoles do not natively output ultrawide resolutions, leading to black bars on the sides of the screen. Despite having low input lag, motion blur during action games holds back the experience.
SDR and HDR Picture Quality
The display offers decent brightness for indoor environments with dim lamps or overhead lighting, but direct sunlight or nearby bright lamps create troublesome reflections. HDR performance suffers significantly because blacks appear gray due to a low contrast ratio, and the monitor lacks local dimming to enhance black levels. Furthermore, colors look washed out in HDR. SDR performance is more respectable, covering common color spaces adequately despite the lower contrast ratio.
