Acer Predator x34 vs. ASUS PG348Q

[Marcus Kemp]

So I like both of these monitors and am almost going to just buy both and sell the worse one or just send it back to the seller whichever works out to be easier. But I really want to hear all of your opinions on these monitors I already know the pros and cons but they are so close that it is becoming an issue. Tell me you opinions not facts about the monitors, I only want to hear which one you like most and why. So both of these monitors are quite good looking and satisfy my upgrading appetite but both have a vast amount of problems between them whether it be backlight bleed, coil whine issues, not being able to hit 100mhz or more overclock, or just bad screen issues like dead pixels. I will deal with the issues myself if it come down to it but I want to hear what you guys think of these monitors together or talk about them separately.

 

Acer: 

Details

General
Display TypeLED-backlit LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
Energy ClassClass C
Energy Consumption per Year 93 kWh
Diagonal Size 34"
Curved ScreenYes
Built-in DevicesUSB 3.0 hub
Panel TypeIPS
Aspect RatioWidescreen - 21:9
Native ResolutionQHD 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz
Brightness300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio100000000:1 (dynamic)
Color Support1.07 billion colors
Response Time4 ms
Horizontal Viewing Angle178
Vertical Viewing Angle178
Screen CoatingAnti-glare
Backlight TechnologyLED backlight
FeaturesPicture in picture, ambient light sensor, picture by picture, Acer Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM), ultra wide viewing angle, ComfyView, 100% sRGB color gamut, Zero Frame, NVIDIA G-SYNC, Flicker-Less technology, Low Dimming technology, 6-axis color adjustment, Blue Light Filter technology, DTS Sound, Adaptive-Sync technology, Predator GameView technology
ColorBlack
First Seen On Google ShoppingOctober 2015
Audio
TypeSpeakers - stereo
Output Power / Channel7 Watt
Connectivity
InterfacesDisplayPort HDMI USB 3.0 upstream 4 x USB 3.0 downstream
Mechanical
Display Position AdjustmentsHeight, tilt
Tilt Angle-5/+35
Height Adjustment5.1 in
Flat Panel Mount Interface100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
FeaturesCharging via USB, aluminum enclosure, integrated cable management, VESA interface support, Acer Eyeprotect technology, Acer ColorPlus technology
Included AccessoriesStand
Cables Included1 x HDMI cable 1 x DisplayPort cable 1 x SuperSpeed USB cable
Compliant StandardsTCO Displays 6.0
Power
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational54 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by500 mW
Power Consumption Sleep 400 mW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asus:

Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
PG348Q
Cabinet Color
Black

Display
Screen Size
34"
Widescreen
Yes
Recommended Resolution
3440 x 1440 (2K)
Refresh Rate
100 Hz
Viewing Angle
178° (H) / 178° (V)
Pixel Pitch
0.2325mm
Display Colors
1.07 Billion
Brightness
300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
1,000:1
Response Time
5ms
Panel
IPS
Adaptive Sync Technology
G-Sync (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
Curvature Radius
3800R
Curved Surface Screen
Curved

Connectivity
Connectors
HDMI, DisplayPort
HDMI
1
DisplayPort
1
USB 3.0
3.0x4, 1 x upstream

Power
Power Supply
100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
Power On: <100W*
Power Saving/Off:0.5W

Convenience
Stand Adjustments
Tilt : +20°~-5°
Swivel : +50°~-50°
Height Adjustment : 0~115 mm
Built-in Speakers
2 x 2W
HDCP Support
Yes

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)
21.97" x 32.64" x 11.69" w/ stand

12.72" x 32.64" x 4.29" w/o stand
Weight
24.69 lbs. w/ stand

 

 

 

 

If I missed any details between the monitors feel free to tell me so I can edit the post or just save it for my pro con text document. Thanks in advance guys

[Aytex]

If you cut it down the core panels they are bascially the same, acer is kinda known for more backlight bleed than the pg348

build quality on both are very simmilar

[Krzych]

Both are basically the same, same panel, same strengths and same issues. Both from manufacturers that doesn't know much about quality control. Difference is in price and availability, X34 is cheaper and it is easier to get it. Also customer support may be different, I don't know anything about Acer customer and warranty support, but I know that Asus is terrible in this matter. Both monitors are very faulty and you are entering a lottery by buying one, but considering lower price of X34 and better availability, which also means that it will be easier to exchange monitor if you get faulty one, I would try X34 first, if someone would manage to somehow force me to get one of these instead of quality monitor.

[Kcin]

I used to own an asus monitor and it was great then i got the acer predator and its good but something is lacking the experience isnt as good. Ull have to try both and let me know what u think

[roughavoc]

They are the same monitor, just differently put together and therefore the Asus may have less BLB.