HP 34f Curved Display

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As the name suggests, the HP 34f Curved Display is an ultra-wide 34-inch monitor with a gently curved display. This spacious Monitor is ideal for multi-taskers, and its rich, accurate colors recommend watching videos or preparing photos for upload. (It covers almost the entire sRGB color space.)

Wide wingspan screen

The 34f is matte black with a silver base and silver bottom bezel. Although the bottom bezel is 2.5cm wide, the top and side bezels are very thin, making it a good choice for use in a multi-monitor setup.

Including the stand, the 34f measures 45 x 72 x 19 cm (HWD) and weighs 7 kg. The case rests on a short body attached to the base of a rectangular metal ring with a leg size of 26 x 18 cm. The inside of the ring can act as a “pad” where you can gather USB drives, hard drives, or other small peripherals. The screen supports tilt adjustments, from 5 degrees forward to 25 degrees backward, but lacks height or swivel adjustments.

The 34f uses a 34-inch Monitor (measured diagonally) with a native resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels (Ultrawide QHD, UQHD, or UWQHD) 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio. The Monitor uses in-plane switching (IPS) technology, known for its high contrast ratio, deep blacks, and good off-axis viewing. Its pixel density is up to 110 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring reasonably sharp images for the screen size.

These are the same basic specs as the other 34-inch monitors we reviewed, the Asus PA34VC, Dell U3419W, and Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Monitor U3417W. The U3419W is an upgrade of the U3417W, its main addition is a USB Type-C port, but it is sold at a lower price than the previous model. Another 34-inch ultra-wide monitor, the Dell P3418HW, has the same aspect ratio but a lower native resolution (2,560 x 1,080 pixels), resulting in a relatively low pixel density (82ppi).

HP doesn’t provide a curvature measure of the 34f, but it’s similar to the Dell mentioned above and Asus monitors, providing a gentle curve. In contrast, many recent console models have screens with sharper curves.

The 34f’s port selection includes two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, one USB 3.0 Type B upstream (for connecting to a computer), and three downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports, which charge small devices or connect external devices. The 34f lacks an audio out or speaker jack, so you’ll have to get audio from a computer or other input source.

It also lacks USB Type-C connectivity; as mentioned, the Dell U3419W has a USB-C port, while the Asus PA34VC has two.

All ports on the 34f are rear and facing out, which is also the case with the HP Pavilion 32 QHD 32-inch Display and other HP monitors we’ve reviewed recently. I want at least some USB on the side, but it’s much better than the downward-facing ports hidden behind the kickstand, which is something that too many monitors force you to deal. With the 34f, you can rotate the display to add a cable to the port of your choice.

You access the HP 34f’s virtual display (OSD) using a set of small buttons on the bottom-right edge of the Monitor. The rightmost button turns the screen on and off, while the other buttons let you navigate the OSD. It’s not as intuitive as the little four-way joystick controller found on the HP 32 QHD, but it gets the job done.

From the 34f’s main menu, you can access Brightness, Color, Picture, and Input settings. Color settings include Warm, Neutral, Cool, Natural, Custom RGB, and a range of preset picture modes.

These include Low Blue Light, Night, Reading, HP Enhance+ (a noise reduction feature), Games, Movies, Photos, and Custom. The menu choices are nearly identical with the 32 QHD; it’s just a different navigation method.

Accurate color

I performed color, brightness, and black level tests on the HP 34f using a regular Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and the SpectraCal CalMAN 5 software. HP evaluates the brightness of the HP 34f screen (i.e., brightness per unit area) at 300 candelas per meter squared (nits), and it hit just that (281 nits) in testing. I calculated the contrast ratio at 1,112:1, which is slightly better than its 1,000:1 rating.

HP claims that the 34f covers over 99% of the sRGB color space, and indeed, in my testing, CalMAN reports that it covers 99.5%. That makes it suitable for image processing for the web, where sRGB is the standard color space. The area inside the triangle represents the sRGB color space, and my data points (the circles) are placed around it.

Additionally, I watched a bunch of test video clips and standard sample photos with the HP 34f. Videos show rich colors and good details. Bright photos, with true colors.

The main game-friendly feature the 34f includes is support for AMD’s FreeSync adaptive sync technology. When paired with a computer with a supported AMD Radeon graphics card, FreeSync can reduce screen tearing by adjusting the Monitor’s refresh rate to match the card’s frame rate output. The 34f has a 60Hz pixel refresh rate, which is standard for non-roaming monitors. This Monitor is suitable for casual gaming, and its curved screen offers an immersive experience, but serious gamers will want a monitor with more gaming-specific features.

Even so, the ultra-widescreen makes the HP 34f a good choice for multitasking. The Monitor includes HP’s My Display Smart software, which allows you to partition the screen so that multiple application windows can be opened simultaneously and allows you to save your favorite user settings for easy startup.

I’d like to see HP do better on this Monitor and with similar boards — with warranty coverage, specifically length. The company only offers a one-year plan for the 34f out of the box. Most other display manufacturers warrant their products for at least three years. Such is the case with the Asus PA34VC and Dell U3419W mentioned earlier.

Super wide and cost-effective

As a relatively low-priced 34-inch monitor, the HP 34f Curved Display lacks some of the features (like USB-C connectivity, height and swivel adjustments, and a three-year warranty) found in the Asus PA34VC and Dell U3419W. However, its spacious, gently curved screen is a great choice for multitasking. Our testing displays good colors and covers more than 99% of the sRGB color space. It performed well in rendering our test shots, and the video was a pleasure to watch (although widescreen videos can’t fill the entire ultra-wide screen and are marked with black bars on the sides).

where can you get a HP 34f Curved Display online

HP 34f 34” Curved Monitor with AMD FreeSync Technology | Ultra-Wide Quad HD Resolution (3440 × 1440p), IPS Display, and 3-Sided Low Bezel, 1-Yr Warranty (6JM50AA): Buy it now