HP Envy 34c Media Display Review
Ultra-wide, curved-screen monitors are ideal if you're looking to expand your viewable screen real estate without having to deal with a dual-display configuration. With the HP Envy 34c Media Display ($849.99) you get a beautifully designed 34-inch curved panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio that uses Vertical Alignment (VA) technology to deliver accurate colors and inky blacks. It also delivers solid gray-scale performance and robust audio output, but its viewing-angle and motion-handling performance are middling, and it doesn't offer quite as many features as our top pick for ultra-wide monitors, the Dell UltraSharp U3415W ($799.99 at Dell) .
Design and Features
With its curved, white cabinet, embedded speakers, and massive 34-inch, ultra-wide curved screen, the Envy 34c( at Amazon) is a real head turner. The 3,440-by-1,440-resolution VA panel has a 21:9 aspect ratio, a peak brightness of 350 cd/m2, and a semi-glossy coating that can be reflective when used in a brightly lit room. It...
The HP Envy 34c, a hulking 34-inch curved-screen monitor designed for multimedia use, delivers solid color and gray-scale performance and is equipped with a strong set of speakers.
Gorgeous design; Accurate colors; Dark blacks; Powerful speakers
Middling viewing-angle and gaming performance; Tilt-only stand; Stingy warranty