AOC U3477PQU 34 inch 3440×1440 IPS Review

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The AOC U3477PQU will certainly appeal to the enthusiast audience who yearn for a big, cinematic screen to enjoy high definition movies and the latest PC games.

The Ultra Wide 3,440 x 1,440 resolution will take some time to adapt to, especially if you are used to a more traditional shape, like myself. My home office system utilises two Asus PQ321Q 4K monitors running at 3,840 x 2,160 (7,680 x 2,160 total). I am a big believer in high pixel desktop resolutions because it is conducive for a productive multi tasking environment.

The U3477PQU AH-IPS panel is capable of accurately reproducing a wide gamut, and it does so in a realistic way without bombarding the senses with oversaturated colours, or blowing out finer detail. Panel linearity is commendable, and both black definition and white purity help produce an overall image that is contrast rich with clean, pure whites.

While the U3477PQU ships with a wealth of connectors, you will need to use DisplayPort to get the full 60hz at the native 3,440×1440 resolution. The Dual Link DVI and HDMI (MHL) ports are only capable of 30hz @ 3440×1440. VGA has a limit of 2560×1080 @ 60hz. If the partnering graphics card doesn't have a DisplayPort connector then you will either be stuck with 30hz, or a much lower resolution.

Hard core gamers may need to be wary of the IPS panel response time limitation of 5ms GTG. I didn't notice any smearing myself, but one out of three clan gamers who spent some time with the panel said he could, preferring the faster 1ms GTG of his own Asus ROG Swift PG278Q.

Recently we have reviewed several low cost Ultra HD 4k 60hz screens from ASUS and AOC – but they have all been TN based. The AOC U3477PQU ships with a superior IPS panel, and the retail price is said to be between £549 and £599 inc vat – making for a very compelling purchase. The U3477PQU should be available in the UK later this month.

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Pros:

• IPS panel.
• HDMI, DVI and Displayport out.
• realistic colour reproduction.
• superior image quality.
• Price point is very competitive.
• built in speakers and USB 3.0 hub.

Cons:

• Displayport input is the only one to support 60hz 3,440 x 1,440.
• 5ms may not be fast enough for some gamers.

Kitguru says: The IPS based AOC U3477PQU has many strong attributes. We think for the price, it is difficult to beat.

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