ViewSonic VX3418 VX3418-2K 34" Black
The 34-inch ultrawide VA panel with 3440 x 1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time delivers smooth, immersive visuals for fast-paced games. USB-C connectivity with Thunderbolt and a fully adjustable stand add versatile, desk-friendly utility beyond just gaming. This monitor suits hybrid users who need a single display for both productivity work and fluid, ultra-wide gaming at a moderate performance level.
About This Monitor
The 34-inch ultrawide VA panel with 3440 x 1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time delivers smooth, immersive visuals for fast-paced games. USB-C connectivity with Thunderbolt and a fully adjustable stand add versatile, desk-friendly utility beyond just gaming. This monitor suits hybrid users who need a single display for both productivity work and fluid, ultra-wide gaming at a moderate performance level.
- Screen size 34
- Resolution 3440x1440
- Panel type VA
- Refresh rate 165
- Response time ms 3
- Adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong display (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong compact (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong ergonomic (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average feature (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 43 |
| Weight | 5.1 kg / 11.2 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic VX3418 VX3418-2K 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | LG Ultragear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 240 | 500 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 3 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VX3418 VX3418-2K 34" | 47.8 | 73.6 | 78.6 | 23.7 | 72.1 | 67.6 | 95.3 | 68.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 96 | 63.4 | 97.3 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.6 | 92.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 98 | 63.4 | 76.4 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.8 | 71.2 |
| LG Ultragear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 93.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.3 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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