Samsung ViewFinity S65TC LS34C650TANXGO 34" Warm White 2024

The Samsung ViewFinity S65TC lands in the 98th percentile for connectivity, making it one of the best-equipped monitors we've tracked. You get Thunderbolt 4, dual USB-C, KVM, and PIP/PBP in a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 curved panel with solid 85th percentile color. Performance is middle of the pack at 54th percentile, so it's a productivity powerhouse, not a gaming rig.

The 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time put this panel right around the 54th percentile for performance. That's middle of the pack, and for a productivity-focused ultrawide, that's honestly fine. You're not buying this to chase frames in competitive shooters. AMD FreeSync helps smooth things out when you do fire up a game, but the VA panel's 5ms response time means fast motion can get a little smeary compared to the OLED competitors in this price range.

Color is where this thing earns its keep. 350 nits brightness, 10-bit color depth, and support for 1.07 billion colors put it in the 85th percentile for color performance. HDR10 is there, though with 350 nits peak brightness it's more of a checkbox than a transformative experience. The 3440 x 1440 resolution on a 34-inch panel gives you roughly 110 pixels per inch, which is crisp enough for text and spreadsheets without needing display scaling gymnastics.

Stacked against the OLED heavyweights in our database, the ViewFinity S65TC takes a different path. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 are 27-inch 4K panels built for speed and contrast, they'll crush this Samsung on response time and HDR punch, but they give up the ultrawide real estate and Thunderbolt connectivity. The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B is a 45-inch monster that out-immerses the Samsung on sheer size, but it's aimed at gamers, not desk workers. The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is the closest philosophical match, a productivity ultrawide with strong connectivity, but it typically commands a higher price. The Samsung's 98th percentile connectivity score is the differentiator here, it beats all of these on port selection per dollar.

At CAD 853 from the single Canadian listing we track, this monitor is priced like a premium productivity tool, and the connectivity justifies a chunk of that. You're getting Thunderbolt 4, dual USB-C, and a KVM switch, features that usually cost extra in the form of a separate dock. The 100Hz refresh rate and solid color performance sweeten the deal. But the 54th percentile performance score means you're paying for ports and pixels, not speed. If your workflow is spreadsheets, code, and the occasional video, the value math works. If you want gaming chops, your CAD 853 goes further elsewhere.

The Samsung ViewFinity S65TC scores a 67.3 overall in our database, which sounds fine until you realize it's being dragged down by a 31.2 portable score. That's not a knock on the monitor itself, it's a 34-inch curved panel, nobody's tossing this in a backpack. For office work it hits 69.1 and entertainment lands at 68.1, so it's a solid desk companion, not a category crusher.

The real story here is connectivity. This thing sits in the 98th percentile for ports and features, which means it's one of the best-equipped monitors we've tracked. Thunderbolt 4, dual USB-C, KVM switch, PIP/PBP, built-in speakers. If your desk looks like a cable octopus had a bad day, this monitor is basically a docking station with a screen attached.

Skip this if you're a gamer chasing high refresh rates and fast response times. The 54th percentile performance score and 5ms VA panel response time will frustrate anyone used to 144Hz+ or OLED motion clarity. Also skip it if you need real HDR impact, 350 nits peak brightness means HDR10 content won't look dramatically different from SDR. And if you're looking for something portable, the 31.2 portable score should tell you everything, this is a desk anchor, not a travel companion.

The ViewFinity S65TC is a connectivity monster wrapped in a competent ultrawide panel. The 98th percentile port selection and 97th percentile feature set make it a legitimate desk hub replacement, and the 85th percentile color performance means your content will look good doing it. The 54th percentile performance score is the trade-off, this is not a gaming monitor, and the 350 nits brightness keeps HDR10 from being anything more than a spec sheet line. For office work and mixed productivity, it's a strong pick. For gaming or HDR content, look elsewhere.