Acer Predator X34 OLED 34-inch WQHD 240 Hz gaming monitor review: Ultra-wide and ultra-fast

Tom's Hardware Verdict

Aside from a couple of minor convenience issues, the Acer Predator X34 OLED is pretty much flawless. It delivers best-in-class gaming performance with a bright and colorful OLED image that will prevent you from regretting that you bought the very best.

Pros

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    Stunning image with high brightness for both SDR and HDR

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    Colorful and accurate after calibration

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    Top-shelf gaming performance with lowest-in-class input lag

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