Kogan 34" WQHD Curved 21:9 Ultrawide 100hz FreeSync Monitor (3440x 1440) $499 + Shipping @ Dick Smith / Kogan

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Ldsong on 11/05/2019 - 19:32 dicksmith.com.au (606 clicks)
Last edited 12/06/2019 - 17:58 by 2 other users

Hello all,

This will be my first deal posted.

Compared to Kogan.com which is $649 + delivery, Dick Smith is holding the same monitor for fairly significantly lower price. However the more recent Samsung LC34H890WJEXXY (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Samsung-LC34H890WJEXXY-34in-WQHD…) for $697 seems to have a greater response time (4ms vs 16ms) and better ergonomics with a swivel and adjustable stand (both have VESA mountings however)

Specs as follows (yeah it's a copy paste from one of the below deals, ceebs rewriting essentially the same info):

Built with a premium Samsung panel
WQHD 3440 × 1440 resolution
Curved, ultrawide screen for immersive gaming
100Hz refresh rate – never miss a beat
FreeSync Technology for responsive and clear gameplay
Speedy Response Time: 16ms | OD 7.8ms refresh rate (let's be real, it's not speedy)
VA Panel for superior contrast
Minimise eye fatigue

Previous Posts:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/392046
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/402973
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/408135
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/423933

I have ordered mine and it will be arriving Monday, will give more detail when it arrives. Overall however, it looks like the reviews are fairly favorable.

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  Larwood on 11/05/2019 - 19:46

  +6

  Hardware Unboxed just reviewed this, probably not a coincidence. Looks pretty good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuHbS9WawV4

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  tako on 11/05/2019 - 19:50

  Is the backlight controlled by PWM or DC? I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

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  scrimshaw on 11/05/2019 - 19:57

  +1

  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/455837

  It's actually pretty decent value for sub $550 price mark. Does have it's downsides though.

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  Avacardooo Rayy Mee on 11/05/2019 - 19:58

  +4

  Dont trust kogan, the quality is just not there.

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  Mahogany Granger on 11/05/2019 - 20:47

  Colour accuracy?

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  thebadmachine on 11/05/2019 - 21:01

  +1

  I think the Samsung from this deal is worth the extra $150.
  https://www.samsung.com/au/business/monitors/c34j79/lc34j791…
  A comment mentioned the height adjustment feature on the Samsung is a must have.

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    BlueSkyAPI on 11/05/2019 - 21:15

    I concur. Brand name for resale value and also USB-C

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      thebadmachine on 11/05/2019 - 21:19

      I am inexperienced with computers, I think it’s the height adjustment that is the key feature (Kogan user manual says “height adjustment - no”). Nothing worse than poor ergonomics, I would want as much adjustment as one can get.

      Even though the Kogan uses a Samsung panel I think they probably cheaped our on other components to keep costs down. Samsung monitor is on discount, I reckon the Kogan can get cheaper than it currently is.

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    asa79 on 12/05/2019 - 09:14

    Not really an issue since this one has vesa mounts, you can get a vesa arm for adjusting tho

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    asa79 on 12/05/2019 - 09:17

    That monitor is now $714.00 after code

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  Alexxx on 11/05/2019 - 21:22

  I bought this in December it took until March to have a fault free monitor. First one had a faulty backlight and the next 2 had dead pixels. Kogan was good with taking care of them under warranty just took a while waiting for the shipping of replacements.

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    thebadmachine on 11/05/2019 - 21:30

    Cost cutting certain components is my guess. A product relies on the some of its parts.
    I think Samsung agreed to let Kogan use the panel, knowing full well the Kogan version would struggle to compete (in the market) with the original Samsung.

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    krisspy on 12/05/2019 - 06:06

    It's good that they send replacements. Much better support than taking a gamble with "perfect" Korean monitors on ebay

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  N1NJ4W4RR10R on 11/05/2019 - 23:06

  +1

  Apparently a pretty good monitor according to Hardware Unboxeds video on YT.

  On the response time, apparently they used a different method of testing it (? Saw it on a whirlpool comment and HWUBs video didn't show anything out of the ordinary there, rather that it was fairly good for a VA pannel).

  The Samsung one's an excellent option, but unless you were looking for something it offers pocket the extra cash (especially if you are already planning on a vesa mount)

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  yasindesign on 12/05/2019 - 11:43

  How does this compare against Samsung 34" (LS34J550WQEXXY) 3440x1440 4ms WQHD LED DP HDMI VESA Monitor? [MSY] (https://www.msy.com.au/vic/clayton/monitors/22487-samsung-34…)

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    N1NJ4W4RR10R on 12/05/2019 - 13:07

    +1

    75hz