We are increasingly aware that technology is the most important helper for work and leisure, and as a gateway we always find a screen, a showcase of content, applications, information, which become one of the most important elements of our computer equipment. That’s why we never get tired of saying that a quality monitor is a crucial investment so that we can work properly and enjoy our free time, but also take care of the health of our eyes.

The quality of a monitor is made up of many factors that sometimes tend to use it more for leisure activities, games or professional use. There are several variables that need to be considered depending on the use we provide and which determine what type of model we will need. And then there are monitors that have the ambition to do almost everything and do everything well, while displaying a screen size enough to work with several screens at the same time (or work and have fun at the same time …)

This monitor is undoubtedly achieved by a monitor that we had the opportunity to test on this occasion: the new AOC CU34P2C, a 34-inch ultra-wide monitor with UWQHD resolution, which, in addition to these quite impressive features, boasts a number of features. very wide. For starters, we are talking about a VA type panel with a contrast ratio of 3,000 to 1 and a brightness of 300 rivets. The refresh rate of the screen is 100 Hz and the maximum viewing angle reaches 178 degrees.

usb hub

As if that weren’t enough, the monitor works as a USB-A hub with four ports and has a USB-C connector with a power of 65W, which is enough to charge a tablet and even a laptop, as well as other accessories to which we can connect. other ports. In addition to the USB-C input, the monitor allows connection via two HDMI 2.0 ports, audio output via a 3.5 mm jack port and a Display Port 1.2 port. Interestingly, it also has a USB-B connection.

The monitor has a surface finish of brushed aluminum without edges and a thin stand on the platform, which allows height adjustment of up to 150 millimeters. The holder allows a wide range of positions with a tilt from -5 to 22 degrees and a rotation of + – 179 degrees. It also has a VESA-P2 mount for wall mounting or for attaching a mini computer to the back and turning it into an all-in-one.

The support looks sturdy and even though the monitor is wide, thanks to the weight and design of the support, it resists vibrations quite well. The connectors are hidden in the back and point downwards, which allows better cable management, but makes connection difficult, which is compensated by the possibility of tilting the device. Most connectors are on a metal panel, which provides security for those connections that are durable and require some insertion force.

excellent image quality

In terms of image quality, AOC has excellent resolution and a wide workspace, ideal for any profession (or hobby) that requires two windows on the screen at the same time, such as audio and video editing or even office work. with spreadsheets and word processors. The luminance of the VA panel is excellent and offers a convincing and vivid color gamut that covers 120% of the sRGB color gamut and 89% of AdobeRGB.

We performed video playback tests and were pleasantly surprised by the contrast and reproduction of the colors displayed by this AOC monitor. When it comes to gaming, VA panels are usually not the best because the response time is usually slower than gaming monitors. However, a response time of 4 ms, although not flashy, allows you to play without too many jumps, although the difference with a dedicated device is noticeable.

Thanks to the 1500R curvature and thin edges of the monitor, it is compatible with multi-monitor assemblies for users who need the very large display area that the monitor itself offers. Despite its large size, it is compatible with small space workstations due to the closed surface of the base, especially as an alternative to a dual monitor configuration where a larger work surface is required.

One of the strengths of the monitor is its ability to be a key element of a workstation, especially a workstation based on a laptop, but also on a tablet and even a powerful mobile phone. If we connect it to the monitor via USB-C, we will not need practically more, the rest of the device can be connected to the monitor (mouse, webcam, keyboard …) and we can do without a charger, as we have already mentioned, the USB-C connector allows charging up to 65W.

AOC CU34P2C, conclusions

This AOC CU34O2C monitor is an interesting design as an ultra-wide monitor with interesting functions, especially the charging power of the USB-C connector, which saves even more space and concentrates all the necessary connections for our workstation on the monitor itself. In addition, features in terms of color reproduction, contrast, brightness and even more than acceptable response speeds make it a high-quality device with maximum resolution and off-road spirit.

In addition to the brand ‘s web portal, the monitor is available in a retail channel at a reduced price compared to the manufacturer’ s recommended price at € 596.