34" Ultra-wide screens - Xiaomi or Viewsonic

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BiggusDoggus

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#303228 26-Jan-2023 09:47

Hey all,

So I know there are a number of fans of the 34" Xiaomi: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MONMIX34140/Xiaomi-Mi-34-UltraWide-QHD-Curved-Gaming-Monitor-3

Currently on sale for $688 (it's been as low as $599 last year, but what with inflation etc I'm not sure if it will get back to that any time soon?)

However Computer Lounge has the Viewsonic: https://www.computerlounge.co.nz/shop/peripherals/monitors/gaming-monitors/viewsonic-vx3418-2kpc-34-144hz-ultrawide-curved-gaming-monitor

Has been $599 for quite some time now.

So my question is - is there really much between them, especially considering the price?

I also need to take into account I'm in Christchurch, which means I can pick up the the Xiaomi locally, with all the associated returns/warranty benefits.

While Computer Lounge is in Auckland. Shipping is negligible - $16.95 - so not an issue.

Thoughts please?

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#3027334 26-Jan-2023 10:16

gaming?

xiaomi 4ms response time vs 1ms on viewsonic

xiaomi has internal psu, viewsonic has external dc adapter

thats the only differences i can really see.

BiggusDoggus

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#3027384 26-Jan-2023 10:20

reven:

gaming?

xiaomi 4ms response time vs 1ms on viewsonic

xiaomi has internal psu, viewsonic has external dc adapter

thats the only differences i can really see.

Thanks reven.

It will be for both gaming and work.

Response time I understand - would I actually notice the difference for gaming though?

Power supply - I'm guessing that's really neither here nor there.

Has anyone had any experience with the Viewsonic monitors - build/image quality etc? Reviews of the 34" seem generally positive.

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PANiCnz

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#3027634 26-Jan-2023 18:04

The Dell is worth considering, can go as low as 550 when on sale.

BiggusDoggus

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#3027640 26-Jan-2023 18:30

PANiCnz: The Dell is worth considering, can go as low as 550 when on sale.

True.
Although the Dell is only R1800, not R1500.

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gzt

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#3028116 27-Jan-2023 23:52

For work purposes - anyone have experience or opinion on 1800 or 1500 better?

hotsupes

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#3028167 28-Jan-2023 10:12

Word of caution : stated manufacturer response times should be taken with a grain of salt. They are both VA panels, so i'd probably compare the ghosting and see which ones worse.

BiggusDoggus

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#3028220 28-Jan-2023 11:57

hotsupes:
Word of caution : stated manufacturer response times should be taken with a grain of salt. They are both VA panels, so i'd probably compare the ghosting and see which ones worse.

Good advice - other than the need to buy both before that comparison could be made...

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#3028234 28-Jan-2023 12:21

Same panel? Just a random guess the 4ms is better in that department. At 1ms you care about speed not ghosting.

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#3028235 28-Jan-2023 12:21

Internal PSU is good for reducing clutter. External is nice to move a heat source away from the work area a little. External usually has a thin DC cable may be an advantage in some install scenarios.

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#3028236 28-Jan-2023 12:23

BiggusDoggus:
hotsupes: Word of caution : stated manufacturer response times should be taken with a grain of salt. They are both VA panels, so i'd probably compare the ghosting and see which ones worse.
Good advice - other than the need to buy both before that comparison could be made...

Is there some shop stocking both and nerdy enough to make a comparison or provide experience on the phone?

BiggusDoggus

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Ultimate Geek

#3028243 28-Jan-2023 12:40

PB Tech is the only NZ store I can find selling the Xiaomi, and they don't sell the Viewsonic unfortunately

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PANiCnz

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#3028290 28-Jan-2023 13:42

BiggusDoggus:
hotsupes:
Word of caution : stated manufacturer response times should be taken with a grain of salt. They are both VA panels, so i'd probably compare the ghosting and see which ones worse.

Good advice - other than the need to buy both before that comparison could be made...

Some of the better reviews sites will measure response time, somewhere like rtings.com.

BiggusDoggus

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#3028502 28-Jan-2023 16:30

gzt: For work purposes - anyone have experience or opinion on 1800 or 1500 better?

A good question I'm also interested in the answer to.

I would be using the monitor more for work than gaming.
Would the 1800 therefore be more suitable than a 1500?

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roderickh

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#3029489 30-Jan-2023 12:28

Just an observation as a UW user (34GN850) - I was quite surprised when I saw the xiaomi UW in store, yes the colours aren't as 'pop' as compared to the IPS panel on the LG, however at half the price, I think that is an acceptable tradeoff.

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roderickh

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#3029609 30-Jan-2023 14:04

BiggusDoggus:
gzt: For work purposes - anyone have experience or opinion on 1800 or 1500 better?

A good question I'm also interested in the answer to.

I would be using the monitor more for work than gaming.
Would the 1800 therefore be more suitable than a 1500?

Having used a 1000R G5 monitor, my eyes definitely prefer the 1800R. My previous monitor was a 34UC99 which was 1800R, the 34GN850 is 1900R I think, its basically same - I do not notice any difference.

Another thing for consideration is are you planning to pair it with another monitor, and how would that curvature affect it?

My setup at the mo is a 22 flat vertical + 34 UW 1900R, independent monitor arms means that the Flat vertical monitor can be placed to continue the 'arc'.

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