SAMSUNG 34-Inch SJ55W Ultrawide Gaming Monitor (LS34J550WQNXZA) – 75Hz Refresh, WQHD Computer Monitor, 3440 x 1440p Resolution, 4ms Response, FreeSync, Split Screen, HDMI, Black

I am thrilled with the quality and detail of the screen! The extra screen real estate is amazing and allows for much easier use of Photoshop and I can open windows side by side for easy reference between apps or I can keep my playlist open will still working in my primary app. Using video editing software and being able to drag and drop my media directly from a folder into the project has streamlined my work space. The experience while watching movies isn't as beneficial as the enhancements for software as it doesn't fill the entire screen but it doesn't distract me and the image quality is sharp and precise while the colors are clean and accurate with no color banding issues. If you are a gamer, this thing will blow your socks off. The extra screen real estate really gives a cinematic feel to gaming that has to be experienced to truly understand. After playing on this monitor and going back to a 16:9 monitor makes it almost claustrophobic in feel, almost like I was missing something. Again, the colors and detail were sharp and precise. You may need to upgrade your video card to support full resolution gaming with good frame rate at high detail but you wont want to sell yourself short by cutting back on the settings so you can see the true benefits of the display. Did I mention that this thing is huge? The box was so big that my daughter though I bought a TV and it dominates my desk space and steals the show from everything else in the area. I ran some diagnostic software called monitor test to push this beast through its paces. It passed the light bleed test without any issues. There was no noticeable light bleed which I was worried about with such a large display but the lighting was consistent throughout the display. Solid colors looked even and balanced but during the gradation test it did have some banding but it is much better than on other monitors I have tested. The moire test was spot on even at the finest setting. the patterns were all clear and didn't blur or bleed into each other.During the convergence testing there was no color bleed or ghosting and there was a sharp contrast between light and dark. Text was very clear and sharp even at 6 point Arial font and was easy to read. Overall, I am very pleased with this monitor. I have been looking for a monitor of this caliber at a reasonable price point. I would recommend this especially to art and video creators.

I can finally say that I’ve found a monitor that’s perfect for my job as a web developer. I’ve used several different external monitors with my laptop, but all except this 34” Samsung SJ55W ultra-wide have missed the mark in some way. Normal 1080p monitors just couldn’t show enough on the screen, causing me to continually flip back and forth between applications. 4K monitors were super-crisp and high resolution, but the font sizes were too small to comfortably read. This Samsung’s wide screen and 3440x1440 resolution is just right and has no problem displaying my code editor and a couple of terminals and browsers on the screen at the same time.Another thing I love about this monitor is its non-reflective screen. My desk at work is directly next to a big window, and this caused big problems in the past with major glare on other monitors that had glossy panels. I’ve never had any trouble seeing my work on this Samsung’s screen, even in bright daylight.The monitor offers other features like the ability to display two video inputs/sources at the same time (side-by-side or picture-in-picture) and FreeSync capability, but I’ve yet to try them. The 75Hz refresh rate is a little higher than the 60Hz most other monitors have, and combined with it’s speedy 4ms response time, this would also make a nice gaming monitor.Overall, I’m extremely pleased with using this monitor on a daily basis at work. I’ve spent a solid month with it now and can’t imagine going back to a different monitor. My productivity has really increased now that I'm able to keep all my important applications visible at the same time. Thanks to Samsung for such a great monitor!

I ordered this monitor because I was switching from a dual 22" monitor setup to a single ultra-wide monitor, and required picture by picture (PBP) functionality for screen sharing. To note, I'm only using this monitor for work so can't comment on the gaming aspect. The first monitor that I received was defective - the monitor powered on and off continuously. I tried experimenting with different cables, hubs, and laptops before realizing it was an issue with the monitor itself. Amazon shipped me a replacement and the new one worked like a charm, once I had the right hub (highly recommend the CalDigit Element Hub for Mac Users) and appropriate cables for my laptop. The picture and screen quality are good but not mind-blowing, and the lack of height adjustment is a minor annoyance, but as mentioned, I was primarily looking for a relatively inexpensive ultra-wide that supported PBP and this fit the bill. I would recommend this monitor as the price point is really competitive for the features, and most importantly, the compatibility with my MacBook Pro.

Upgraded from an ASUS 1080p 16/9 gaming monitor. Driving it with an MSI Ventus 2X Nvidia Geforce 3060. Wow! Though I lost 25hz, unless you are a competitive gamer, the gains in screen real estate is well worth it. And it will probably take a couple of generations of graphics cards to wring the full potential from this monitor. Product was perfect right out of the box, setup was easy and straight forward. Colors are great. Brightness is okay. Response time is okay. Joystick input is intuitive. At this point I still prefer flat panels over the curved. Absolutely wonderful for photoshop and CAD or anything multitasking related. Origins and Odyssey look amazing. The Division looks amazing. Shadow of the Tomb Raider looks amazing except I had to dial down the fidelity to keep the longshots smooth. Not even going to attempt Cyberpunk; I really need more GPU. Waiting for Starfield and Elderscrolls VI. This monitor is perfect for watching widescreen film; no black bars above and below. Plan to pair it with a Samsung sound bar and woofer. I could not be happier with this monitor. And for under $500. Again, Wow!