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Xiaomi Mi 34" VA 4ms 144hz 2K WQHD FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor $499 + Shipping @ PC Byte

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Xiaomi Mi 34" VA 4ms 144hz 2K WQHD FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor $499 + Shipping @ PC Byte
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duckdodgers245 on 12/01/2021 - 11:11 pcbyte.com.au (2703 clicks)
Last edited 14/01/2021 - 13:24 by 2 other users

Update: Looks like its out of stock and they are now taking pre-orders. Also price has gone back up to $549

Cost me $513.99 total which seems like the cheapest i can find, includes shipping to SA $9.90 and $5.09 for paypal surcharge.

Been wanting to get one of these for a while and looking at prices lately as i missed out on buying during the blackfriday/Christmas sales. This was $549 for a while but has again dropped to $499 for their back to school sales, says limited stock as well so not sure how many units there are.

This has been posted many times before but specs are:
The Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” keeps you centered on the action through its wide-field view, 1500R Curvature Display, taking you deep into the experience with the finest 3440 x 1440 Resolution with 144Hz High Refresh Rate.
21:9 UltraWide Screen
121% sRGB
Adjustable Viewing Position
Low Blue Light,No Visible Flicker
FreeSync Premium, Variable Refresh Rate Technology
Compatible With Vesa Mount
AU Version in English! Local Warranty!

Computing 34inch Computer Peripheral Gaming Monitor LCD Monitor Xiaomi

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  • Panama on 12/01/2021 - 11:16
    +6

    Have had this for two months now, absolutely love it.

    Worth noting for gsync users. Will need to set it to Fullscreen gsync only and no more than 120hz. Sometimes the gsync will break if you alt+tab out of your games just an fyi, but you can fix it up in game by setting it to fullscreen again.

    • HomeAlone on 12/01/2021 - 11:20

      Does this GIF cause your screen to flicker?

      https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1118200/ex…

      • DogGunn on 12/01/2021 - 12:47
        +1

        Yes on the Xiaomi but no on my second 1080p 144hz monitor.

      • Oauiii on 12/01/2021 - 14:04

        This seems to be happening to VA panels using VRR (Gsync/Freesync). It doesn't happen if you have high fps or turn those features off…
        This is from my research so I may be wrong

        • HomeAlone on 12/01/2021 - 14:16

          I'm aware of the Gsync/Freesync flickering some are experiencing in-game, but my monitor doesn't have that issue.

          This is happening on the desktop when Gsync/Freesync is not active and occurs regardless of what the refresh rate is set to.

      • chepsk8 on 12/01/2021 - 19:07
        +1

        Interesting uhhhhh gif you got there?

        • HomeAlone on 12/01/2021 - 22:59

          It's from the Steam store page for a game called People Playground.

          I've noticed this flicker at random times and this GIF is the only way I'm able to reproduce the issue 100% of the time.

    • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 12:01
      +1

      I have this screen and fullscreen gsync (over DP) works at 144Hz no problem. Am I missing something?

      • Panama on 12/01/2021 - 13:08

        Interesting, most i know get tearing on this with gsync enabled above 120hz. What are your settings?

        • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 14:12

          The usual settings for monitors:

          Connection over DP with native resolution
          10bit RGB
          144Hz
          But I limit my frame rate to 141fps so it doesn’t go over the 144Hz of the monitor. This way it always stay within the range of effective Gsync.

          I think this is the key difference.

          • wozz on 12/01/2021 - 18:46

            @Davesday: I am using fine with 144hz gsync no limiting, haven't had any issues, No flickering etc

            Running with an rtx 3080

            • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 20:40

              @wozz: Yeah I have the same GPU and had no issues with 144Hz Gsync. Unless they were talking about HDMI connection? I know HDMI is limited to 120Hz.

    • S2200 on 12/01/2021 - 13:00

      Do you experience any ghosting/smearing while gaming? Always see these comments about VA panels but unfortunately not seeing good (not too expensive) deals on an ultrawide curved IPS.

      • Castcore on 12/01/2021 - 17:14

        Dark level smearing is an issue as with most VA panels. It's noticeable to me, but I'm used to it now. For me the ultrawide aspect ratio convinced me to keep it. So handy for work and productivity.

        Also the blacks are kind of mind blowing having only used IPS panels before. I keep thinking there's something wrong with my eyes when I open up steam.

        • nigel deborah on 12/01/2021 - 22:15

          The blacks and reduced backlight bleed almost make it better than IPS for me, except in cinematic shooters with dark scenes.

      • chepsk8 on 12/01/2021 - 19:07

        I had some noticeable smearing at 144hz but dropping it down it to 120hz removed a majority of it for me.

    • Adsburgo on 12/01/2021 - 15:12

      I got mine about two months ago, was loving it as well and then today it has randomly stopped working altogether. The screen only displays as black and I cant even adjust any of the settings. Upon further investigation lots of people are having the same issue.

    • Evanlet on 12/01/2021 - 17:45

      My gf has no issues with this monitor running adaptive sync with her nvidia gpu @ 144hz.

    • gmail92 on 12/01/2021 - 18:35

      From what I've seen on a hardware unboxed review the optimal setting is 100hz given the lower tier screen inherently with issues such as ghosting and overcorrection.

  • MCPokey on 12/01/2021 - 11:17
    +3

    I don't know why, but I keep not buying one of these.
    I want a Ultrawide 1440p, 144hz monitor that's Gsync compatible, but still wait…
    Will some monitors go down in price due to the new ones from CES, do you think?
    Should I keep waiting…procrastination is my jam it appears…

    • HKS on 12/01/2021 - 11:45
      +7

      playing the waiting game is never a good idea. if you want it and think its a good price now then buy it. i dont think it will be a sub $400 monitor in the next year unless someones starting a new business and wants attention

    • lachlantula on 12/01/2021 - 11:55

      if you're willing to wait, wait. this is a good monitor - especially for the price - but this market will surely heat up over the next couple years. the panel on this display isn't fairly mediocre and response times are poor. you get what you pay for but better products will come to this price bracket if you're willing to wait.

      • Switchblade88 on 12/01/2021 - 13:42

        I'd reckon the market has already heated up and this is an excellent price point.

        I got the Kogan 34" about 12 months ago which was $650 for near identical specs, and was the lowest priced at the time.

        $500 for this is a brilliant price; but my wife would meet me with much disapproval if I bought another ultrawide!

    • giventofly on 12/01/2021 - 13:38

      Good screen but I'm waiting for the just announced 42" LG OLED, should hopefully arrive in Australia later this year.

    • pharkurnell on 12/01/2021 - 15:03

      If you wait long enough they will be on the clearance table…

      • dbmitch on 12/01/2021 - 21:03

        Kmart already had their clearance table, you wait long enough you straight up miss out.

  • Nand0sx on 12/01/2021 - 11:23
    +7

    Got to hate stores that charge a Paypal surcharge

    • kingmoron on 12/01/2021 - 11:28
      +3

      Isn't that against PayPal tcs

      • Cmes on 12/01/2021 - 11:43

        They can charge it as long as it isn't over what fees would be

      • dualcore on 12/01/2021 - 16:13

        ACCC says it is against Australian Law for terms and conditions to ban surcharges.

  • fattyboombatty on 12/01/2021 - 11:23
    +1

    Have a look at the last deal for this monitor from these guys: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/594028

    They say the monitor is "In Stock" but it's not actually. They drop ship it from someone else and have no idea when that someone else will ship and don't make that clear. Contact is spotty and not particularly helpful

    You may get it quickly, you may not, but these guys won't be able to help you.

    Good price but dodgy practices imo.

    And the monitor is gorgeous btw

    • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 12:03

      I think dropshipping is quite common in Australia. The main point is whether it is done transparently to the end-user. These days a lot of the products are warehoused by the distributor and all the reseller does is just transact (with fulfillment done by the 3PL).

    • AssociatedPCByte CS @ PCByte on 14/01/2021 - 17:57

      Hi, we are sorry that you have had some troubles trying to get in contact withour team and get updates on your order.

      We understand that regular updates for your order is very important when you have bought an item.

      There has been a very high demand recently and we are working to update any delayed orders, but if you are still having issues receiving updates on your order, and are yet to receive your item please feel free to email us at [email protected] and ask for Regan.

      We will ensure there is a prompt reply.
      Thank you.

  • BROKENKEYBOARD on 12/01/2021 - 11:27

    Are there any good deals for a 24" 144hz IPS monitor?

  • PolisOfHarrowlea on 12/01/2021 - 11:35

    How did you know i spent all of yesterday researching this panel!? Now just hoping my previous panel gets a refund

  • Cmes on 12/01/2021 - 11:43
    +2

    Not at Kmart anymore for $450?

    • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 12:04

      I was told it was a special batch that has since sold out. The $450 was the clearance price for the remaining inventory.

      • Switchblade88 on 12/01/2021 - 13:44

        There wasn't a store within 500km of me with stock, so it was a false bargain as far as I'm concerned. 10% more for available stock is better

        • belongsinforums on 12/01/2021 - 14:09

          There was stock within 2km of me

        • dualcore on 12/01/2021 - 16:14

          It's a Cyber Monday sale. Check the date. Of course it's sold out in most stores.

        • Foosa on 13/01/2021 - 07:36

          You should have called some stores. I got one from Cannon Hill QLD, several days after bargain was posted. They had another one on 24 hour hold. Website kept saying no stock all this time. I know some others found a few left in Pacific Fair, Gold Coast same time.

  • ShortyX on 12/01/2021 - 12:00

    These good for XSX?

    • Switchblade88 on 12/01/2021 - 13:45
      +2

      Don't think any xboxes support ultrawide sadly. It'd be pillarboxed or stretched

  • Thommo on 12/01/2021 - 12:06
    +8

    There was this November report in Gizmochina (https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/11/06/xiaomi-mi-surface-34-c…) that Xiaomi is switching from Samsung 34 inch panels to CSOT (TCL) panels. The CSOT panels look inferior (significantly worse viewing angles and colour gamut) as far as I can tell from Googling.

    • dbmitch on 12/01/2021 - 13:38
      +1

      when can we expect to be sold this inferior stock, cuz we better buy the samsungs while we can.

  • 2stroksmokr on 12/01/2021 - 12:50

    Great product got one last time and works very well.

  • Bisah1342 on 12/01/2021 - 13:02

    Is this DCI-P gamut?

    i have a 1440p 144hz kogan 27inch 16:9 atm and i believe it is an old samsung panel… is this panel nicer?

  • Weisk on 12/01/2021 - 13:09

    Does anyone know what the height in mm of this monitor is? I am assuming this will be shorter than my 32" 16:9 monitor, since it is ultrawide, is that correct?

  • telf22 on 12/01/2021 - 13:49

    Would this work well with a new mac mini?

  • cheapfab on 12/01/2021 - 14:28

    Got this monitor for my kids, just be wary its massive (well at least box is). Was an impulse buy, should have checked it out somewhere in store , so suggest you measure up your desk if you intend to buy it. Now trying to sell it off …

    • Gunther on 12/01/2021 - 14:48
      +3

      I'd buy a bigger desk and keep the awesome screen!

      • cheapfab on 12/01/2021 - 15:25

        Haha new desk wouldn't fit in the room unfortunately. I haven't even opened it but tempted to just "try" to make it work somewhere…

        • Gunther on 12/01/2021 - 15:40
          +1

          The box is definitely significantly larger than the monitor as its packed with a lot of styrofoam ….

        • Castcore on 12/01/2021 - 17:22

          Like Gunther said, the box is quite a bit larger than the screen. Also the stand is much smaller than the screen and should fit on any desk.

  • Llampy on 12/01/2021 - 15:15

    How is diagonal size of a monitor calculated with curved monitors? is the 34" measurement a straight line or an arc?

  • Wonderfool on 12/01/2021 - 15:21

    I need an ips panel cause I move alot in my room and easier to play with friends, but this is 400 dollars cheaper than an ips equivalent, soo…

    • cerealJay on 13/01/2021 - 17:21

      Perhaps you're confusing VA with TN. The latter has terrible colour shifting from different angles, but VA is fine.

      • Wonderfool on 13/01/2021 - 17:34

        VA is still much lower compared to IPS iirc. I'm gonna be standing up alot, so I'm gonna be off axis vertically very often. Edit: granted, I haven't used VA in a while, so it could be fine for me.

  • astrosloth123 on 12/01/2021 - 15:30

    I’ve been unlucky.

    1st monitor - black screen of death sent back for RMA
    2nd monitor - one dead pixel a few months of being sent a new one

    • Davesday on 12/01/2021 - 20:42

      Did you manage to get a replacement after the 2nd one? I had the first one and within days grew a few dead pixels. Fortunately the 2nd panel was good.

  • Gojkins on 12/01/2021 - 15:43

    Got at kmart, been going great. I think I noticed some screen flickering, so I read up on it and bought a better DP cable. (https://www.amazon.com.au/Club3D-CAC-2068-DisplayPort-Cable-…)
    Haven't really tested it or had it for long enough to know for sure, but I think it has helped.

  • crazym0nkey on 12/01/2021 - 15:57

    Loving it so far, got it for $450 i think from their official ebay store during xmas/NY sales, even got a proper invoice for it after contacting their support.
    90% for work relate apps, which is awesome for it.

    I don't notice any ghosting, tearing when playing games (any where so far)
    Only FPS I played recently is fornite.
    I limit the game to 120hz, to balance the render quality vs frame rate, using a 1080GTX, over DisplayPort.
    *But I do notice a little ghosting in the UFO test, like 2-3 pixels off.

    Colour wise (compared to 27" Dell Ultra sharp , 2nd monitor, both using sRGB profile)
    Its more saturated, blacks are a lot deeper, a little bit brighter whites.

    Size wise, I was actually expecting a bit more wider, compared to the Dell.

    Only negatives so far:
    It has a black border around the screen, so even thou it is thin bezel style, it doesn't make use of the whole real-estate.
    Position of the settings buttons, could have easily positioned it on the front lower bezel.

    • dualcore on 12/01/2021 - 16:14

      yep $450 shipped was an absolutely amazing eBay Plus deal, it was even available for 4 hours during the day. so you didn't need a mad rush.

  • bejahi on 12/01/2021 - 16:00

    2k?

  • Ostrk on 12/01/2021 - 16:16

    I also experienced some of the infamous flickering when I was playing CSGO but it fixed when I turned off 'Enable settings for the selected display model' in Nvidia Control Panel G-SYNC settings.

    • Castcore on 12/01/2021 - 17:26

      Well..you turned off G-Sync just FYI.

      • Ostrk on 12/01/2021 - 17:31
        +4

        Oh

        • Castcore on 12/01/2021 - 17:36

          Haha, make sure that freesync premium is turned on in your monitors settings (using the buttons) and then try enabling it again. It works very well for me in csgo.

          The only time I get flicker is when an app on my computer opens that my GPU goes yeah this is G-Sync compatible. You can negate that by not enabling G-Sync in windowed mode. Then just make sure you run the game in full screen.

  • mifflindunder on 12/01/2021 - 16:21

    As a nongamer, who would purely use for uni + watching media (all being driven by a MBP 13" 2017), would this be worth it over the 27" 4K Dell on sale for $320?

    • Castcore on 12/01/2021 - 17:33
      +1

      I actually really like the ultrawide aspect ratio for productivity and work. It easily fits two windows side by side or if you need the extra length in excel or a video editor you've got it. In terms of media consumption, I don't really know the ratio of ultrawide videos to regular 16:9 videos. I know a lot of YouTube is 16:9, and there are a fair few movies that are ultrawide. What this does have over the Dell 4k is contrast ratio. The darks are very dark which is nice as. I'd probably have to recommend the 4k Dell one at the $300 price point because it really is a great deal at that price if you're using it purely for media consumption. My friend opted for it when it was just under $300 and it is nice!

      • mifflindunder on 12/01/2021 - 17:39

        Thanks for your reply mate, might stick with the Dell one at that price then, will have my MBP if I do need some extra real estate :)

  • dealgeek on 12/01/2021 - 16:39
    +2

    I will say don’t buy from PCByte unless you are ready to chase them endlessly without getting your order sorted. I ordered this on 28th Dec, still no sign of delivery, chased couple of times … very poor response… If one can secure from some other source, go for it rather than PCByte…

    • AssociatedPCByte CS @ PCByte on 14/01/2021 - 17:56

      Hi dealgeek, sorry to hear that you are having these problems with
      your order and trouble getting through to one of our reps. There has been a very high demand recently.
      We are aware of this issue and are working to update any delayed orders, but if you would like, please send an email to us at [email protected], with your order details and ask for Regan. We will endeavor to resolve this for you as soon as we can.
      Sorry for the inconvenience.
      Thank you.

  • dinhhuynh on 12/01/2021 - 20:29

    Is this worth the extra, compare to the 27" 4K Dell?
    I will use either of them for my PS4 Pro, and possibly upgrade to PS5 next year.

  • Ohreally on 12/01/2021 - 22:08

    Dry food budget monitor :) It is now connected to my Mac mini with a cheap Kmart Gaming key board. For some reason I am unable to reduce the brightness. Key board shortcuts, Mac display settings, google nothing has helped. I am sure that I am missing something. Can someone kindly advise what should I be doing?

    • crazym0nkey on 12/01/2021 - 22:51
      +1

      you tried the physical buttons, they are positioned behind the bottom right of the monitor.
      A column of 5 buttons.

      • Ohreally on 13/01/2021 - 08:29

        Haha thanks man. Silly me! Was too excited to set it up and didn’t even cross my mind after a long day

  • Macawin on 13/01/2021 - 18:27
    +1

    Great monitor for the price. Almost went for the alternate Gigabyte M27Q but saw the Hardware Unboxed excellent review https://youtu.be/1hMAw8xCd0Y. Key takeaways - Value monitor. Great build quality and performance is mid range at a price much below its competitors.

    Note size does take a bit of getting used to. I went from a 32inch and looking a web pages I zoom into 120% to get better reading. I do prefer the darker darks and colour gamuts than going for the straight out performance of the IPS gaming monitors.

    Good out of the factory settings. I did turn on G-sync and went for game smart mode set. Colour temp was slightly tweaked from factory to get more balance between game performance and photo/video work.

    I get 200+ FPS at 144mhz for most games. I have a 2080ti graphics card. The new 3000 series cards will do even better with the new tech.

  • squeeb on 14/01/2021 - 13:06

    Price now $549

    • duckdodgers245 on 14/01/2021 - 13:25

      Also looks like stock has been exhausted and are taking pre-orders.
      Bargain updated.

  • sg316 on 18/01/2021 - 12:01
    +2

    Got mine delivered this morning!

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