34-inch monitors are also available in a 2560 x 1080 resolution. If you only have $400 to spend on your monitor, you will be pleasantly surprised by the choices that are available to you.
Like the higher resolution 34-inch monitors (see this comparison of 34-inch 3440 x 1440 resolution monitors), make sure you have enough space for one and a sturdy desk. Monitor width ranges from 32 – 36 inches, and the heaviest monitor weighs over 26 pounds.
Let’s take a look at the roundup of 34-inch monitors that are less than $400.
Built-in 5W Speakers
LG 34WK650-W
The LG 34WK650-W 34-Inch Ultrawide Monitor features an IPS display that supports HDR 10. The LG 34WK650-W also has two 5-watt built-in speakers — only one of two monitors in this roundup that has built-in speakers.
Specifications
- Curved/Flat: Flat
- Panel Type: IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1080 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 75 Hz
- Response Time: 5 ms
- Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (Typical)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- AMD FreeSync: Yes
- DisplayPort: 1
- HDMI: 2 (HDMI 2.0)
- Headphone Out: 1
- Speakers: Two 5W
- VESA Mount: 100mm x 100mm
- Dimensions: 32.5 x 9.1 x 22.5 inches
- Weight: 16.8 lbs
- Warranty: 1 Year
3-Year Zero Dead Pixel Warranty
AOC CQ34G2
The AOC CQ34G2 34-Inch Super Curved Frameless Gaming Monitor features a VA panel with a fast 1ms response time. an IPS display that supports HDR 10. The AOC CQ34G2 is the only monitor in the roundup that comes with a 3-year, zero dead pixels warranty.
Specifications
- Curved/Flat: Curved (1500R)
- Panel Type: VA
- Resolution: 2560 x 1080 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 75 Hz
- Response Time: 1 ms (with MPRT)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (Typical)
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- AMD FreeSync: Yes
- DisplayPort: 1 (DP 1.2)
- HDMI: 2 (HDMI 1.4)
- Headphone Out: 1
- Speakers: No
- VESA Mount: 100mm x 100mm
- Dimensions: 31.82 x 9.33 x 20.79 inches
- Weight: 26 lbs
- Warranty: 3 Years
100 Hz Refresh Rate
Sceptre C345W-2560UN
The Sceptre C345W-2560UN 34-Inch Super Curved Ultrawide Creative LED Monitor features a VA panel with a 100 Hz refresh rate. This is one of two monitors in this roundup that has built-in speakers.
Specifications
- Curved/Flat: Curved (1500R)
- Panel Type: VA
- Resolution: 2560 x 1080 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 100 Hz
- Response Time: 6 ms
- Brightness: 320 cd/m2 (Typical)
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- AMD FreeSync: No (uses Adaptive Sync)
- DisplayPort: 1 (DP 1.2)
- HDMI: 2 (HDMI 1.4)
- Headphone Out: 1
- Speakers: Two 3W
- VESA Mount: 100mm x 100mm
- Dimensions: 31.83 x 8.88 x 17.88 inches
- Weight: 16.60 lbs
- Warranty: 1 Year
USB-C with 65W PD
Philips 343E2E
The Philips 343E2E 34-Inch Frameless IPS Ultrawide Monitor features an IPS panel with a fast 1 ms refresh rate. Unlike any monitor in this lineup, it also has a built-in USB-C port that supports 65 watt power delivery. The Philips 343E2E also includes a 4 year warranty — the longest warranty out of the four monitors.
Specifications
- Curved/Flat: Flat
- Panel Type: IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1080 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 75 Hz
- Response Time: 1 ms (with MPRT)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (Typical)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- AMD FreeSync: Yes
- DisplayPort: 1
- HDMI: 2
- Headphone Out: 1
- Speakers: No
- VESA Mount: 75mm x 75mm
- Dimensions: 32.2 x 9.3 x 19.3 inches
- Weight: 24.3 lbs
- Warranty: 4 Years