DJiEX Q34D45 34"

The DJiEX Q34D45 is a 34-inch curved ultrawide with 165Hz and FreeSync for a budget price. The VA panel has some motion smearing and the stand is basic, but the immersion and screen real estate are hard to beat at this price. If you want a big curved monitor without breaking the bank, this is worth a look.

The 165Hz refresh rate over DisplayPort is the headline here, and it's legit. HDMI tops out at 144Hz, which is still smooth. The 1ms MPRT figure is marketing math, not real pixel response, so expect some smearing in fast motion. The VA panel gives you deep blacks and the 1500R curve adds immersion, but the 300 nits brightness is just okay. HDR10 is basically a checkbox at this brightness level. FreeSync works as advertised, which helps keep things tear-free.

The DJiEX Q34D45 sits in a weird spot. It's cheaper than the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG, MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, Samsung Odyssey G60SD, and Alienware AW2725D, but those are all 27-inch OLED or high-end IPS panels with much better motion handling and HDR. The DJiEX gives you more screen real estate and a curve, but the VA panel can't touch those competitors for pixel response or brightness. If you want pure speed and image quality, those monitors win. If you want an immersive ultrawide on a budget, the DJiEX is the only one in this group that fits.

At USD 210 in the US, this is a lot of screen for the money. In Europe, prices range from EUR 282 to EUR 318 depending on the store, with the best deal on the German listing at EUR 282. That spread is worth shopping around for. You're getting a 34-inch ultrawide with high refresh rate and decent color for less than many 27-inch 1440p monitors. The trade-off is build quality and motion clarity, but for the price, it's hard to argue.

The DJiEX Q34D45 is a 34-inch ultrawide that tries to do a lot for not much money. You get a 3440x1440 VA panel, 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1500R curve. That's a solid spec sheet for the price, especially if you're coming from a flat 16:9 screen.

But this isn't a premium monitor, and it doesn't pretend to be. The VA panel means contrast is good but motion clarity won't match a fast IPS or OLED. The stand only tilts, and the whole thing weighs over 6kg. Still, for a budget ultrawide, the feature set is surprisingly complete.

Skip this if you're a competitive gamer who needs the fastest pixel response. The VA panel's smearing will frustrate you in fast shooters. Also skip it if you need a height-adjustable stand or plan to use HDR seriously, because 300 nits just doesn't cut it. And if you move your setup around a lot, the 6.35kg weight and tilt-only stand will annoy you.

This is a budget ultrawide for people who want the immersion of a 34-inch curved screen without spending OLED money. It's great for productivity, casual gaming, and anyone who's been stuck on a 1080p panel. Hardcore competitive gamers should look elsewhere, but for everyone else, this is a solid value.