Samsung
Samsung 34-Inch ViewFinity S50GC Ultra-WQHD Monitor
A 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide with a 100Hz refresh rate, HDR10, PIP/PBP and an ambient light sensor.
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Our review
Samsung's ViewFinity S50GC is a work-focused ultrawide. The listing gives it a 34-inch 21:9 Ultra-WQHD screen, a 100Hz refresh rate, 5ms response, HDR10, AMD FreeSync, 300 cd/m2 typical brightness and a 3000:1 static contrast ratio. Its eye-care features include an ambient light sensor that adjusts brightness, an Eye Saver Mode and flicker-free technology.
The inputs are 2 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, and picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture let you view two sources at once. Reviewers praise the crisp picture, the wide screen, the easy setup and its suitability for work. A buyer who multitasks in spreadsheets next to a browser says the 100Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through long documents feel smooth.
There are two cautions. Some customers report pixel burnout within about five weeks, and the panel is VA, so one reviewer says you have to sit right in front of it. He also turned on dark mode because text contrast was not quite enough for him. The listing text mentions HDMI and DisplayPort but no USB-C, so laptops will need a video cable and a separate charger.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Mid-priced versus the Dell, with a lower buy-in than the USB-C model
- 100Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync and HDR10
- PIP and PBP for viewing two sources, plus 2 x HDMI and 1 x DisplayPort
- Ambient light sensor, Eye Saver Mode and flicker-free eye-care features
What to watch
- Several customers report pixel burnout within about five weeks
- VA panel, so one reviewer says you must sit right in front of it
- One reviewer wanted more text contrast and switched to dark mode
- No USB-C input in the listing, so a laptop needs a separate charger
Specifications
| Screen size | 34 inches, 21:9 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Ultra-WQHD (1440p) |
| Refresh rate | 100Hz, AMD FreeSync |
| Response time | 5ms |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| Brightness / contrast | 300 cd/m2 typical, 3000:1 static |
| Inputs | 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Extras | PIP, PBP, ambient light sensor, Eye Saver Mode, flicker free |
Who it's for
- Desk workers who want spreadsheets and a browser side by side
- Buyers who want a name-brand ultrawide on a tighter budget
- Anyone who likes PIP and PBP for watching a second input
The verdict
A solid mid-priced ultrawide for desk work. Buy it with the return window in mind, because of the pixel burnout reports, and pair it with a separate charger if you use a laptop.