Name: XR342CK
Brand: Acer
SKU: 228781
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

Bright
natural colours
good white balance

No for gaming when an AMD FreeSync certified screen is mandated
big imposing monitor with a steep curve
two bezels in the middle breaking up the image

Refresh rate: 75 Hz
Display technology: LED
Response time: 5 ms
Panel design: Curved
Screen size: 34 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 21

Acer XR342CK - Pros & Cons

Bright
natural colours
good white balance
great contrast and brightness
tested a few other backup solutions
solid gray-scale performance
Great gaming performance in testing
sharp imagery and excellent gaming performance
Gray-scale performance was superb on our tests
The vast IPS panel with a small curve looks excellent
color-accurate ultrawide monitor with better gaming features
sharp
sturdy ultrawide display
great adjustability
smooth movements
and long warranty
sturdy stand and the deep curve of its screen
The on-screen menu is easy to navigate
The display has good contrast and is reasonably color-accurate
better ergonomics
better reflection handling
Dell has much better contrast and better black uniformity
much better viewing angles and better ergonomics
simple and minimalist design
faster response times and a higher refresh rate
a higher refresh rate and better motion handling
better ergonomics and reflection handling
color accuracy is exceptional
excellent response time makes fast-moving content look crisp
much better ergonomics and better viewing angles

No for gaming when an AMD FreeSync certified screen is mandated
big imposing monitor with a steep curve
two bezels in the middle breaking up the image
the monitor may just not fit on your desk
Screen tearing was completely eradicated in my Crysis 3 gaming
Slightly skewed greens in our tests
The screen s exterior power supply allows
also bulky
the desktop computer location can not be small
computer lacks a USB-C port
s also a hole in the stand for cable management
the subtle curve slightly angles the display s corners toward
poor contrast ratio is harder to address
this monitor was lacking in brightness
low brightness and lack of a wide color gamut
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
panel's low contrast ratio makes it less ideal for gaming in the dark
blacks look grayish in the dark
display a wide color gamut
lacks local dimming

Acer XR342CK - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	34 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	5 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	9700 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

Acer - Video Reviews (4)

ACER XR342CK 34 inch Curved UltraWide Monitor Review Best UltraWide Display for gaming and content

Acer XR342CK Unboxing and Preview with Overclocking | GTX 1080 SLI | i7 5960X 4.4GHz

ACER XR342CK GAMING MONITOR UNBOXING AND REVIEW!! CURVED ULTRAWIDE - IPS - 21:9 - 3440X1440 - 75 HZ

Acer XR342CK - Full Specifications

Screen size	34.0 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	21:9

Height adjustment	5.12 in
Height (without stand)	14.48 in
Height with stand	22.26 in
Depth (with stand)	12.17 in
Width (with stand)	32.13 in
Weight	342.16 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	3440x1440
Refresh rate	75.0 Hz
HD type	Ultra-Wide Quad HD+
Display number of colours	1.073 billion colours
Dynamic contrast ratio	100000000:1
Contrast ratio	100000000:1
Display technology	LED
Panel type	IPS
Response time	5.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	172.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
VESA mount	no

Energy efficiency class	B
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	53.0 W

Colour of product	Black Black,Silver
Panel design	Curved
Built-in USB hub	yes
Built-in camera	no
Built-in speakers	yes

DVI Port	no
HDMI ports quantity	2
MHL	yes

Swivel	yes
Tiltable	yes
Cable lock slot	no

EnergyStar	yes

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Acer XR342CK Acer - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.1

Based on 4 reviews

Acer XR342CK iTWire - Acer’s monster 34” QHD curved monitor – XR342CK (review)

itwire.com

Published: 21.06.2017

iTWire - Acer’s monster 34” QHD curved monitor – XR342CK (review)

If you like big monitors, Acer has a deal for you – the XR342CK is a 34” curved monitor that not only offers an amazing 34” of 21:9 real estate but is one of the new breed that will display 1.07 billion colours. Yes, 1.07 billion when most monitors boast 16.7 million means it shows...

Acer XR342CK Acer debuts very thin, super-sharp and ultrawide monitors at CES 2016

CNET

Published: 04.01.2016

Acer debuts very thin, super-sharp and ultrawide monitors at CES 2016

Acer's new monitors vary in a number of ways, except one: They're all a bit dull.

PCMAG

Published: 23.12.2015

Acer XR341CK Review

4.0

The 34-inch Acer XR341CK is a beautifully designed curved-screen monitor that delivers sharp imagery and excellent gaming performance, thanks to AMD's FreeSync technology.

Acer XR342CK Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 25.09.2020

Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx Review

4.2

The Acer Nitro XV340CK Pbmiipphzx 34 inch is a great ultrawide gaming monitor. It delivers a great gaming experience that feels smooth and responsive thanks to i...