AOC has unveiled the AGON AG344UXM, an ultrawide gaming monitor that boasts a native resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels and 1152 local dimming zones. This 34-inch best ultrawide monitor also packs plenty of ports and hits peaks of 1000 cd/m² when viewing HDR content.
AOC has unveiled a new ultra wide monitor called AGON AG344UXM, this 34-inch wide monitor has a mini-LED backlight and a high refresh rate panel. Specifically, the AOC AG344UXM offers a native resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels built around an IPS panel. AOC claims that this ultrawide gaming monitor also has a 170Hz refresh rate, as well as a 1ms GtG response time.
Additionally, the AGON AG344UXM contains 1,152 local dimming zones and is VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified. As such, the gaming monitor achieves a peak brightness of 1,000 cd/m² and supports 10 bits. Please note that the peak brightness of 1000 cd/m² only applies when viewing HDR content. In general, the AOC monitor delivers up to 600 cd/m² of SDR content. AOC claims the AGON AG344UXM also covers 97% of the DCI-P3 color space, with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and factory color calibration.
AOC AGON AG344UXM has multiple ports: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB Type-C with DP Alt mode. Additionally, the gaming monitor includes two 8W speakers, a KVM switch, and AOC’s AGON logo projector.
Price and availability
AOC AGON AG344UXM 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is now listed on the Amazon.co.uk website at £1,429.99.
AOC AG344UXM specifications
- Display: 34-inch IPS panel
- Resolution: 3440×1440 pixels (WQHD)
- Aspect ratio: 21:9
- Brightness: 600cd/m² (SDR) / 1000cd/m² (HDR)
- Contrast ratio (typ/min): 1000:1 / 700:1
- Dynamic contrast ratio: 80000000:1
- Response time: 1ms (GtG)
- Viewing angle: 178° / 178° (CR>10)
- Refresh rate: 170Hz
- Colors: 1.07 billion
- Color Gamut: 100% sRGB coverage (based on CIE 1931), 140% sRGB color gamut area (based on CIE 1931), 97% DCI-P3 coverage (based on CIE 1976), 107% DCI-P3 color gamut area (based on CIE 1976), 89% NTSC coverage Rate (based on CIE 1976), 117% NTSC color gamut area (based on CIE 1976), 92% Adobe RGB coverage (based on CIE 1976), 115% Adobe RGB color gamut area (based on CIE 1976)
- Factory calibration color (average): ΔE<2 (sRGB)
- Features: VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, Mini LED backlight technology, 4608 LED particles, 1152-zone independent backlight control, AMD FreeSync, PBP dual-screen display function, KVM switch, Low blue light, Low input lag,
- Ports: HDMI 2.1 (HDR)×2, DP1.4 (HDR), USB C (DP Alt, HDR), USB3.2 Gen1×4, USB upstream, HMI interface, audio output (headset interface), microphone input, microphone output, HDCP
- Audio: 8W x2 DTS speakers
- VESA mounting: 100 x 100 mm
- Stand: Tilt (-5°~23°), Height adj. (130mm), Swivel (-20°~20°)
- Dimensions: 816.4 x 467.7~597.7 x 400.1 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 12.77kg (with stand)
Recently, Porsche Design and AOC have presented a 32-inch mini LED monitor the AOC Agon Pro PD32M with 4K resolution, which is equipped with HDMI 2.1, 144 Hz refresh rate, and is priced at £1,689.99.