You have to take note of the Samsung LC34G55T’s size since it requires a bit of depth from your desk. It requires almost a foot when assembled, and it’s almost 32 inches wide even if its curve is more pronounced. It’s not as heavy as monitors like the Gigabyte G34WQC, but it still isn’t portable since it’s bigger than your usual office display. These minor shifts are not an issue for everyday use or even basic content creation, but when it comes to professional color-critical work, it’s a different story. The design of the Samsung C34G55T consists of ultra-thin bezels at the top and bottom, a matte anti-glare screen coating that prevents reflections, tilt-only (-2°/18°) stand and 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

Next, the Samsung C34G55T supports AMD FreeSync with a 60-165Hz VRR (variable refresh rate) range over DisplayPort. This technology allows the monitor to change its refresh rate according to GPU’s frame rate thus preventing screen tearing at basically no input lag penalty up to 165FPS. There are three response time overdrive modes: Standard, Faster and Fastest. At 165Hz, we recommend the ‘Fastest’ mode as it’s most efficient at eliminating ghosting artifacts. You can also use this mode at 60Hz, though some overshoot will become noticeable – in case it bothers you, dial the response time setting down to ‘Faster.’The Samsung LC34G55T’s response time is superb for the panel type, although it isn’t perfect especially in dark transitions. Some minor persistence and smudging can happen in select sequences, so setting the overdrive to its maximum level is your best option. High-speed imaging will still capture some trails, but it won’t be an issue for the naked eye. All VA panels have some gamma/saturation shifts. Basically, a certain shade of red, for instance, can appear slightly different in the center of the screen and in a corner of the screen, depending on the angle you’re looking at the screen.

Such high resolution on the 34″ sized screen of the Samsung C34G55T also hits the pixel density sweet spot of roughly 110 PPI (pixels per inch), meaning that you’ll get plenty of screen real estate, as well as sharp details and text, without any scaling necessary. There’s another 34″ 3440×1440 165Hz ultrawide monitor with 1000R screen curvature available, the MSI Artymis 343CQR.

On top of that, there’s no IPS glow, making the viewing experience all the better, especially in dark or dim-lit rooms where the high contrast ratio can really bring out the details in the shadows of the image.

Moving on, the Samsung C34G55T has a specified peak brightness of 250-nits, which is plenty under normal lighting conditions. The display also gets a bit brighter, up to 300 – 350-nits, depending on the unit. MBR also reduces the monitor’s maximum brightness when enabled. To activate it, set the response time option to ‘Fastest (MBR).’ It only works at a fixed refresh rate of 165Hz, so unless you can keep constant 165FPS, some image duplication will be noticeable, but motion will appear smoother overall. The Samsung LC34G55T’s stand only offers tilt so some users, especially the taller ones, might be disappointed. You only have to center the monitor so swivel and pivot aren’t necessary, but vertical ergonomics will always come in handy. You can opt for VESA mounts, but those will add more cost to your upgrade.The Samsung LC34G55T’s build quality is decent even if it uses a lot of plastic due to its budget-oriented nature. The chassis itself looks refined and durable, but we can’t say that the stand is the same. It has a slight wobble and it’s quite stiff to tilt upward, so some users might want to use VESA mounts instead. Samsung’s 1000R curved monitors have received mixed responses from users. Some hate it, others love it, and then there are those who just get used to it. The Samsung LC34G55T also doesn’t have speakers which you can use as a secondary for purposes other than gaming. But this omission is ok since immersive gaming monitors like this demand the use of headsets or surround speakers to achieve the full effect. Display and Performance