The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV offers a compelling package for professionals who want top-notch quality at a reasonable price. Affordable variants are not common in the ProArt lineup, making this model extra interesting in our eyes. Let’s take a closer look to know how this new model stacks against other prosumer offerings that cost more.
Asus ProArt PA34VCNV Specifications
- Screen Size: 34 Inches
- Resolution: 3440 x 1440 UW-QHD
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Response Time: 5ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m²
- Built-in Speakers: Yes (2 x 2 Watts)
- Stand: Height – Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot – No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4 x 2 (In/Out), HDMI 2.0 x 2, USB-C PD96W x 1, USB 3.2 x 2, RJ45 x 1, 3.5mm Audio Jack x 1
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.2” x 22.4” x 9.5”
- Weight: 23.81 lbs
Design and Features
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV may be more affordable, but it certainly resembles its more expensive ProArt siblings. The monitor has a matte black finish with a silver stand and a minimalist aesthetic, making it look clean and suitable for high-end studios. The display has a bezel-free design, so the screen can look bigger than it truly is.
It’s larger than your typical work display, so some consideration about your desk space is necessary. It only needs 9.5 inches of depth, but it’s almost three feet wide, so it might offset some of your peripherals. It is quite heavy at almost 24 pounds, so extra care is necessary while setting it up.
One thing where Asus never drops the ball is its product’s build quality and overall reliability. The chassis for this monitor is well reinforced, and there were no signs of cheapness or manufacturing defects. The stand is firm and stable, although it can still allow some wobbling due to the size of the cabinet itself.
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV has a joystick and several buttons for its OSD. They are located on the right side of the bottom bezel, so you won’t have to reach in to use them. It is convenient to use compared to other implementations, and other add-ons like remotes won’t be necessary.
The stand included with the monitor offers tilt, swivel, and height adjustments for your convenience. Pivoting was not included since ultrawides are not ideal for portrait viewing. You can use VESA mounts, but that’s only necessary in extreme circumstances.
One of the most prominent characteristics of the Asus ProArt PA34VCNV is its connectivity layout. It has DisplayPort 1.4 input and outputs, two HDMI 2.0 slots, and a 96-watt USB-C port with DP Alt mode. It also has a USB hub, RJ45, and a 3.5mm jack for headphones.
It also has a pair of 2-watt speakers, but they are rather underwhelming for a monitor of this class. They sound tinny and are incapable of deep bass, so most will probably use them only as backups. However, we’re always happy to have more features, especially when the price has been squeezed down for the masses.
Display and Performance
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV sports a 34-inch IPS panel with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 5ms response time. The backlight has a 300 cd/m2 output, while the contrast is listed at 1000:1, like most IPS monitors. This model doesn’t have HDR certification, but that’s understandable since it is not meant for gaming.
1440p monitors are great for all-around use, but their extra wide, 34-inch and above variants are even better. You get enough horizontal room to create a convenient workflow, effectively optimizing how you spend time and effort on each task. It’s also not as demanding and sharp as 4K, so systems and your eyes won’t struggle too much.
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV covers 100% sRGB and 78% DCI-P3, so it’s not the most vibrant out of the lot. However, its default accuracy has a deltaE average of 0.65, making it one of the most accurate monitors out of the factory. Users won’t need to calibrate it for editing use, especially if it is within the RGB color space.
Calibrating it reduced the dE average to 0.39, which is an even better result for a budget to midrange prosumer monitor. However, you will need a colorimeter to achieve the same level of improvement, especially since the monitor itself has already been fine-tuned before it shipped. It is not a necessary purchase initially, but it can be considered in the future to maintain the monitor’s fidelity.
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV’s backlight produced 306 cd/m2 at 100% brightness. Its contrast, however, was unremarkable since it only managed to produce 941:1 at 40% brightness. It is not as important as accuracy here, but that opinion might waver if darker images or night scenes are displayed.
Panel uniformity for the test sample did not have any major issues like backlight bleeding. There is some variance in the backlight’s spread, but it wasn’t a major issue for the most part. Note that this can vary with every unit made due to tolerances, so there are worse units out there.
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV’s response time isn’t the best, but that’s okay since it wasn’t meant for fast-paced games. We recommend using TraceFree at 60 for this monitor since it offers the best balance without adding overshoot. It is good enough for immersive games, but those who like E-Sports titles have to look elsewhere.
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV has Adaptive Sync compatibility, so FreeSync and G-Sync work with it via DisplayPort. It is essential for higher-resolution displays, but this model’s primary audience and their work do not need it. Its input lag sits at 10ms, so it is as responsive as most modern business monitors in the market.
Thoughts on the Asus ProArt PA34VCNV
The Asus ProArt PA34VCNV is an excellent monitor for editing or content creation. It is priced to compete, and it packs almost every essential feature for a professional display, but its pricing manages to stay within a reasonable range. It’s also dead-accurate out of the box, so that calibration won’t be necessary right away.
It has some limitations which are not characteristic of the other ProArt monitors we’ve seen. It’s accurate, but its gamut is rather limited to the sRGB color space. However, we still think that it’s a great deal, provided that the special characteristics found in its higher-tiered siblings are not necessary for your purpose.
Pros:
- Fantastic Accuracy
- Excellent Build Quality
- USB-C Connectivity
- Adaptive Sync
Cons:
- Limite Gamut Coverage
- Dismal Contrast
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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