Predator X34 QD-OLED: Acer's first QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

Edmund_McGowan · September 2

Today we’re going to step into the world of QD-OLED gaming with Acer’s Predator X34 QD-OLED monitor. The X34 QD-OLED monitor let’s every pixel tell its own story, bringing your gaming universe to life in Ultrawide 3440 x 1440 QHD glory. If you’ve experienced Acer’s amazing curved monitor, the Predator X34, then you’ll have an inkling of the brave new world of immersive gaming delivered by its successor, the Predator X34 QD-OLED monitor.

The Acer Predator X34 QD-OLED brings competitive, tactical and cinematic games to life like never before, with contrast that defies reality. Gaming aside, movies and shows will feel like you’re in the theater, thanks to the 1800R curvature and 21:9 aspect ratio.

Rethink your relationship with your monitor; the Predator X34 QD-OLED is an extension of your vision. And when the gaming stops and there’s work to be done, split screen multitasking will optimize your productivity on the curved ultrawide screen real estate.

Curious? Read on to get the lowdown on QD-OLED monitors, as well as the differences between OLED and QD-OLED monitors. Once we’ve covered the monitor tech, we’ll get into the groove with the Predator X34 QD-OLED gaming monitor and see where the mood takes us.

What is a QD-OLED monitor?

Monitor technology and nomenclature can be a tricky beast to pin down. You may have heard of LCD, LED, OLED, and even Micro-OLED displays. A state-of-the-art monitor tech like the Predator X34 QD-OLED has its roots in the (still widely used) LED (light emitting diode) technology. But let’s look forward, not backwards and ignore traditional LED displays and focus on the future: QD-OLED. Quantum dot organic light emitting diode (QD-OLED) is the most recent incarnation of OLED display technology.

A QD-OLED monitor uses an OLED panel in combination with quantum dots to create top quality images and lifelike gaming experiences. In OLED display technology, each pixel generates its own light when the organic compounds are energised by electric current. This results in high contrast ratios, vibrant colors and ultra deep blacks. In QD-OLED, light is provided by blue OLEDs, which are layered with quantum dots. These quantum dots convert portions of the blue light into red or green light, resulting in all of the sub pixels required for a full-color display. This quantum dot infusion adds even more color vibrancy and accuracy to your gaming universe.

OLED vs QD-OLED

After reading the previous paragraph, you may be wondering, is QD-OLED better than OLED? After all, it wasn’t long ago that you were probably pondering if OLED was better than LED, and so forth.

OLED and QD-OLED share more characteristics than differences. Their key similarity is that each and every pixel is able to generate its own light allowing individual pixels to emit light while neighboring pixels are unlit. This results in the deep blacks, color accuracy, brightness and contrast ratio, as well as a high refresh rate that characterises OLED displays.

Quantum dot OLED delivers an even more impressive visual experience than OLED, as the QD layer emits specific light wavelengths, resulting in an even wider color gamut, enhanced HDR and peak brightness. Being a relatively new technology, QD-OLED displays are more expensive than their OLED cousins. That said, if you’re looking for the best of the best, don’t settle for less, demand a QD-OLED display for an optimum display experience.

Acer Predator X34 QD-OLED

Now that we’ve covered the basics of this exciting new display technology, let’s get stuck into the enthralling quantum dot enhanced world of the Predator X34 QD-OLED. Freshly reduced from $999.99 this monitor can be yours for the rather reasonable price of $799.99. Let’s see what’s under the hood and check out the tech-specs:

Screen Size: 34”
Aspect Ratio: 21:9
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Panel Technology: OLED panel technology with UWQHD
Brightness: 250 nits. Max: 1000 nits (Peak @ HDR 3%)
Curvature: 1800R
Refresh Rate: 175 Hz (Overclock up to 180Hz)
Adaptive Sync Technology: FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync)
VESA Certified DisplayHDR: High Brightness and Contrast with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Response Time: 0.03ms (GTG)
Features: DCI-P3 99% Color Gamut
Built-in Speakers: Dual 5W
Adjustable: Height, tilt, swivel
VESA Compatibility - Mountable: 100 x 100mm
Connectivity: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 xDP 1.4, 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB 3.0 Type -A Downstream
Dimensions: 32 x 22.5 x 13.60”
Weight: 18.30 lbs

Redefining the defied reality

If these eye-watering tech-specs haven’t got you hoping to transcend the drabness of reality into this monitor’s curved QD-OLED brilliance, then there’s not much more we can do to help you. But let’s get serious. The Predator X34 QD-OLED is like a true master chef, crafting an extraordinary visual feast for your eyes. Color luminosity and accuracy are amplified by the quantum dots, while OLED delivers the true blacks and subtle shades. In unison the quantum dots and OLED make this monitor a gaming canvas where each frame comes to life as a work of art, full of vibrancy and depth.

With VESA Display HDR 400 True Black certification, as well as true 10-bit (1.07 billion colors, 10 bits of data per color channel), the Predator X34 QD-OLED is a certified master of the dark and bright arts. DCI-P3 99% wide color gamut rendered on the monitor’s 1800R curvature literally engulfs you in a panoramic world of color and contrast.

Among all of this color, let’s not neglect sound: the Predator X34 QD-OLED is equipped with two front facing 5W speakers, craftily positioned for direct impact. The twin speakers leverage the 1800R curvature, so prepare to be enveloped by the sonic spectrum that’s as sharp as the QD-OLED display.

The 21:9 aspect ratio and corresponding 3440 x 1440 UWQHD resolution ensure that whether you’re using the monitor for gaming, editing, or other tasks, you’ll experience every moment in unrivalled clarity.

Sync the new reality in style and safety

Forget your past monitor misadventures of broken frames and choppy gameplay, and say hello to AMD FreeSync Premium. FreeSync technology ushers in a new era of fluidity and artifact-free visuals at almost any frame rate.

Speed wise, the Predator X34 QD-OLED has a 175Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, so when every millisecond and blink of the eye matters, you can rely on the X34 to keep you ahead of the action without stalling.

The Predator X34 QD-OLED features an integrated KVM switch for hassle-free switching between devices, as well as a plethora of ports for all your peripheral requirements.

Finally, all this color must come at a price to your eyes, right? Well, not necessarily, for the Predator X34 QD-OLED is fortified with a suite of shields for your ocular health: Visioncare 2.0. Featuring BlueLightShieldPro, you’ll be free to adjust the amount of blue light emitted by your monitor that may otherwise stain your eyes. ComfyView anti-glare matte ensures that even on gaming marathons, your screen won’t stress your peepers. Low-dimming tech lets you adjust your screen to your ambient environment, with up to 15% darker brightness levels. Finally, Flickerless does what it says on the tin and stops flickering, guaranteeing a flicker-free, enjoyable viewing experience.

The takeaway

It’s been a wild, quantum infused ride, we hope you enjoyed finding out about Acer’s Predator X34 QD-OLED gaming monitor. If you’re done with LED, tired of OLED and simply demand the pinnacle of gaming display technology to immerse you into the realm of color, then do yourself a favor and go check out the Predator X34 QD-OLED today.

Combining luminosity, color accuracy and ridiculously rapid refresh rates and response time, the Predator X34 QD-OLED is a monitor that transcends reality and lets you forge your own gaming destiny with vibrancy and precision. So, what are you waiting for?