Samsung - A650 Series 34" ViewFinity LED 1000R Curved WQHD FreeSync Monitor with HDR - Black

Name: Samsung - A650 Series 34" ViewFinity LED 1000R Curved WQHD FreeSync Monitor with HDR - Black
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 6451100
Rating: 4.4 (69 reviews)

Model: LS34A650UXNXGO

SKU: 6451100

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Key Specs
- Refresh Rate: 100Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Response Time: 5 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Panel Type: VA (Technology that affects response time and image quality.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Screen Size: 34 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
General
- Product Name: A650 Series 34" ViewFinity LED 1000R Curved WQHD FreeSync Monitor with HDR
- Brand: Samsung
- Operating System Compatibility: Not Applicable
- Model Number: LS34A650UXNXGO
- Color: Black
Display
- Refresh Rate: 100Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Maximum Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (Maximum resolution refers to the highest number of pixels that a screen can process and display. Higher resolution signals produce more detailed images.)
- Native Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (Native resolution of a screen refers to its single, fixed resolution. Sometimes screens must scale an image up or down in order to fit the native resolution. This can cause a loss of resolution or detail.)
- Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 (Measured difference between a displayed image's brightest whites and darkest blacks. The larger the first number, the more detail and color that can be displayed.)
- Response Time: 5 milliseconds (The speed at which pixels can change colors is called response time. It is measured in milliseconds (ms).)
- Display Type: LED
- Panel Type: VA (Technology that affects response time and image quality.)
- Synchronization Technology: FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- Curved Screen: true
- Pixel Density: 109 pixels per inch (The number of pixels present per inch on the device's display. Higher pixel density improves the clarity and sharpness of the displayed image.)
- Brightness: 300 candela per square meter (A measure of the total light output.)
- Screen Size: 34 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10 (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Horizontal Viewing Angle: 178 degrees (The maximum angle at which the display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance from either side.)
- Vertical Viewing Angle: 178 degrees (The maximum angle at which the display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance from above or below.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
Connectivity
- Number of DisplayPort Inputs (Total): 1
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Number of DVI Inputs: 0 (The number of digital cables carrying analog (VGA) video signals that can be connected to the product.)
- Number of Mini DisplayPort Inputs: 0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 0
- Display Connector(s): 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C 3.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
Compatibility
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 100mm x 100mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Features
- Tiltable: true
- Adjustable Stand Height: true
- Eye Relief Features: Low blue light, Flicker free
- Built-In Webcam: false
- Integrated Speaker(s): false
- Smart Capable: false (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 21.8 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 14.5 inches
- Product Width: 35.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth (With Stand): 9.2 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 5 inches
- Product Weight: 21.4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Stand Included: true
- Cord Length: 59 inches
Power
- Power Consumption: 40 watts
- Power Saving/Off Mode: 0.5 watts (This mode will turn the display and/or the device off, or into a standby mode, after a preset length of time with no activity to conserve power.)
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 887276507507

The latest in curved screen technology, the A650 ultra QHD monitor showcases ultimate user comfort and productivity. The A650 monitor provides 1000R curvature, 21:9 aspect ratio, and USB Type-C port with 90W charging power. With HDR10 technology, colors will look vivid and lifelike while the TUV-certified eye comfort care will reduce eye fatigue and keep you productive. The minimalistic, virtually borderless design, clean cable management and slim, sleek stand gives you an optimized clutter-free workstation.

Feel fully immersed Ultra-WQHD resolution with 34” curved display: Immerse yourself in detail. Within games, movies or design projects, surround yourself with the 34” ultra-wide curved display featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio.
Enhanced concentration and comfort: Enhance productivity and reduce eye strain for those long working days.
Enjoy a billion colors with incredible depth 1 billion colors with HDR 10: Enjoy any content in stunning color accuracy and detail.
Keep your setup clean and clutter-free USB Type-C with LAN Port: Contoured to your unique needs. From innovative ergonomic features to a docking station with USB-C connectivity, this monitor is designed to put your work ahead of the curve.
Relieve your eyes from strain TUV certified Intelligent Eye Care: Keep your eyes fresh and strain-free. For those late-night projects, brightness and color temperature adjust automatically for optimization in any environment.
Focus uninterrupted for optimal productivity: With a virtually borderless design, stay focused on your work with minimum distractions.
Fast 100 Hz Refresh Rate: The fast 100 Hz screen refresh rate provides smoother, silkier mouse sensitivity for enhanced productivity in any application. It also reduces screen stutter in fast-moving action scenes for a flawless gaming experience.
Stay in sync with the action: Make your entertainment experience more fluid than eve. AMD FreeSync™ keeps your monitor and graphics card refresh rate in sync to reduced image tear and stutter.
Create a sustainable future: Transform your eco-friendly, FSC-certified packaging into practical tools or choose to recycle for enhanced sustainability. And with S6’s EPEAT and Energy Star-certified eco saving plus mode, save up to 10% of electricity while maintaining beautiful picture quality.

Whats Included

HDMI cable
USB Type-C Cable

Q: Is the stand height adjustable

A: The monitor can adjust up and down about 4 inches

Q: Can I mount this to my desk using a monitor arm with VESA mount?

A: This monitor has pre-tapped holes for a 4”x4” spaced mount. This should work for most monitor arms. I currently have one mounted to an Ergotron monitor arm and did not need any additional adapters to mount it

Q: Do you need to use the provided stand or can it sit on the desk without the stand?

A: There are buttons on the bottom of the stand so it couldn't sit on the bottom.

Q: Does it have a camera and mic?

A: This particular unit does not have a camera, mic, or speakers. But those are peripherals that are very easy to add, and actually preferred as it allows you to include high quality add-ons, instead of low grade built-ins. (ie, a 4k camera as opposed to a built-in 1080p)

Q: Does this use an Active Display Port input besides HDMI?

A: It has a DisplayPort, USB-C, and HDMI for use as inputs

Q: The power/menu button of this monitor has started blinking on and off. Then I briefly push the central button and it stops. A few hours later it starts again. At first it was once a day but now it seems random. I just bought this, does anyone know why?

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Q: Does it have split screen capability on this monitor. I don’t plan on getting 2 monitors and just using this one.

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Q: My GPU has a DisplayPort 1.4a port and an HDMI 2.1 port. Which should I use for best performance with this monitor, given that this monitor is only DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0?

A: Displayport will allow higher refresh rates at this resolution.

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the large screen size, USB-C connectivity with charging capabilities, and the immersive curved display of the A650 Series monitor. Many appreciate the smooth refresh rate and the adjustable stand, while some experienced issues with dead pixels upon arrival. The picture-in-picture feature is also a highlight for multitasking.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The curve takes getting used to
Seriously, it will take you a few days for your eyes to get used to the curve. But once you do man this is a great monitor. I use it 8 hours+ a day at work and it gives me so much real estate for Excel work, it’s game changing. Wish it was a tad bit brighter but if you adjust the settings a bit you can get it to a pretty good mix of brightness and clarity. Won’t ever look as good as a 4K or Retina screen does but it’s half the price of those so you get what you pay for. Also, I really like the built in stand. I was planning to mount it on an arm but the stand is really nice and I like how it’s almost completely out of the way.
Posted 3 years ago by Tom1
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing display!
This is my first ultra wide curved display. My use case is primarily for productivity so I can't speak for all the gamers who may be interested here. Great display overall and would definitely recommend! Only issue is that after a few days of use I've noticed a few dead pixels pop up so I will have to send this back to Samsung at some point..
Posted 4 years ago by iamadev2021
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Ultrawide with 90W USB-C, But With Caveats
< INTRO > The Samsung A650 Ultrawide monitor aims to provide users with a wide array of features that could appeal to both productivity focused tasks as well as gaming. It sports a 34” 21:9 aspect ratio VA display with high contrast ratio, “HDR10” support, 100Hz refresh rate with FreeSync, and a USB-C connection that supports DisplayPort, USB Data transfer, Ethernet & 90W Power Delivery. It aims to combine two separate purchases—a Monitor & USB-C dock into one product. But does the A650 deliver on this promised experience? < UNBOXING & INITIAL SETUP > The unboxing experience of the A650 was pleasantly simple. Inside the box, you’ll be presented with the components for the 2-piece stand as well as the display, itself. I grabbed a Phillips-head screwdriver and assembled the base to the pole-like stand, and then without any additional tools, I attached the display to the stand using the integrated latching mechanism. It was very easy to assemble, which is always great to see, as I’ve dealt with many monitors that require too many screws or are fidgety to assemble. < PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS > Once it was assembled, I placed it on my desk and used the stand’s built-in height adjustment to bring the monitor to eye-level. Samsung gives users 120mm (4.7”) of height adjustment which might seem small, but can really make a big difference. On my recording studio desk, I sometimes stand up to play guitar while viewing the monitor, so it’s nice to have that extra height so I can have a more appropriate viewing angle. You also have a -2 degree (aiming down) to 25 degree (aiming up) tilt which is plenty for users to dial in good posture for viewing the display. Additionally, the display can be rotated left or right 30 degrees each way—this might be useful for showing content to someone standing next to you, so you don’t have to rotate the entire stand. The stand doesn’t have a swivel which might be desirable for some workflows like coding, but since this display has such a strong curvature, it wouldn’t be such a great experience. < BUILD > In terms of the build quality, I have no complaints. The base might be thin, but it is a solid hunk of metal and feels very sturdy. I don’t have issues with screen wobble on my unit, and it doesn’t have any issue maintaining all of aforementioned physical adjustments. The A650 appears well-built, and I like the classy aesthetic. It’s not too business oriented, and it’s also not gamer-oriented. While it’s largely a plastic build, everything feels solid without also being super heavy. < ON-SCREEN CONTROLS / OPTIONS > The on-screen controls are usable, but certainly not my favorite. Under the bottom center of the display is effectively a rubber D-pad with a center “action” button (which can also be used to power-on the display). While it’s easy to feel the buttons (as they have small dot bumps that you can feel), they’re rather mushy and require extra force to press in. I’d rather they have provided plastic tactile buttons. That being said, the user interface for the on-screen controls is fairly intuitive, although if you’re used to dedicated back buttons, you’ll need to instead press the action button to escape modals and the left arrow button to exit sub-menus. As a UI/UX developer, I found this to be not my favorite user experience, but this is honestly just a nit-pick and isn’t something worth dwelling over. However, one thing that really confused me was the number of settings that directly affect brightness. The on-screen descriptions of these settings don’t explain when the options are available; instead, forcing you to consult the manual for guidance. Many of the settings won’t allow you to engage them if other settings are toggled. Let’s walk through some of the extra settings that affect brightness. • Eco Sensor Mode: Optimizes brightness in real time, based on your lighting environment. • Eco Saving Plus: The Eco Saving Plus function reduces power consumption by controlling the electric current used by the monitor panel. • Dynamic Brightness: Automatically adjust the Brightness to provide the best possible screen contrast under the current conditions. • Adaptive Picture: Optimizes brightness and provides the best picture quality in real time, based on the lighting condition and the content you're viewing. • Min Backlight: Minimizes screen backlight when running Adaptive Picture. If you’re thinking that’s a lot, well that’s because it is. And you’ll need to consult the manual to see which ones you should (and can) engage based on your needs—whether professional or personal. There are a lot of helpful settings for things such as auto-switching to a newly plugged in device when there’s no signal, as well as some extra power savings features based on your habits and needs. < USB-C CONNECTIVITY > The A650 supports DisplayPort over USB-C along with 90W Power Delivery. In the monitor’s system settings, setting the USB-C Preference to High Resolution will enable 3440x1440@100Hz, but will limit the 3 USB ports to USB 2.0 speeds and also limit the speed of the ethernet port. Whereas setting it to High-Speed Data will limit the display to 3440x1440@60Hz, but the 3 USB ports can operate as USB 3.0. Since this isn’t a Thunderbolt or USB4-enabled monitor, you’re unfortunately forced to pick between these options. On one hand, if you only need to use the USB ports for mouse and keyboard, using the High Resolution mode will be great. But if you planned to use the ethernet jack and/or external SSDs, you’ll have to compromise on the frame rate by selecting High-Speed Data mode instead. Hopefully with USB4 becoming more prominent, we’ll see more ultrawide monitors with high refresh rates as well as high speed USB ports at lower costs. But in the meantime, this is really only available in Thunderbolt 3-enabled ultrawide monitors. My USB-C usage was limited to my 16” Intel-based MacBook Pro. My intention was to have a one-cable solution that would allow me to forego a Thunderbolt 3 dock. And while it did work just fine during actual usage, it also had some worrisome issues with Power Delivery during sleep mode. I found that during sleep mode, the monitor would seemingly cause the power chime noise to go off every couple minutes until it eventually woke up my MacBook and subsequently woke up the monitor. The MacBook itself would become hot while this was happening. The “fix” to this is to power the MacBook via the wall adapter. This will allow it to sleep normally and without overheating. This means it’s unfortunately not a one-cable solution for MacBook users unless you plan to unplug the MacBook from the monitor after each session. There are other monitors that exhibit this same issue with MacBooks, so it may very well be something more related to the MacBook ecosystem. But if you don’t have any intention of using this monitor with USB-C, then you may want to consider other options because you could easily spend a couple hundred dollars less and get a great display without USB-C but with faster response times and also higher refresh rates. < DISPLAY > My assessment of the display will be largely subjective since I do not have the tools to perform measurements. Firstly, I think this is a great display for productivity purposes. I didn’t think I’d like the 1000R curvature over the milder 1500R curvatures I’m used to, but I forgot about it very quickly after using it for a while. Viewing angles are definitely focused on the sweet spot and will definitely shift more due to the curvature exacerbating the “actual” angle from which you’re viewing the display. It gets plenty bright when configured correctly and has excellent contrast so that blacks are rich while lighter colors still pop through. The colors present themselves vividly compared to some other displays that end up more washed out. However, HDR is best experienced on displays that can achieve much higher peak brightness. When I tried using HDR in macOS with the A650, darker scenes in HDR content became noticeably noisy at times. Having more local dimming zones is necessary for HDR content, and this A650 just doesn’t really hold up well compared to a proper HDR display certified by VESA The 100Hz refresh rate lends to a fluid visual experience and is decent for gaming, but there are certainly better monitors for gaming, especially for the price. That being said, there is a Game Mode which Samsung recommends enabling if you intend to use the A650 for gaming. Additionally, there is a setting for enabling faster response times, which is good to see for a monitor that doesn’t market itself heavily towards gamers. If your primary purpose is for gaming, I’d still advise looking at other options. < CONCLUSION > Overall, the Samsung A650 ultrawide monitor is a good contender for those looking for a display that is decent for both gaming and productivity over USB-C. If you’re the kind of person who has two computers—a desktop for gaming and a USB-C enabled thin and light laptop for work, the A650 might be a good option to simplify your connectivity. While I don’t think it’s the best option for single-cable use for MacBook owners due to the sleep-related issues I encountered, your mileage may vary for other USB-C enabled notebooks. It’s well-designed and otherwise a joy to use. The display is good, but not the best I’ve used. And while it claims to support HDR10, it’s not bright enough and also not VESA-certified. There are not many ultrawide monitors that support 3440x1440@100Hz along with 90W Power Delivery over USB-C. In that regard, Samsung is delivering something that is pretty rare to find—especially at this price point. You’ll have to spend a lot more for Thunderbolt 3-enabled displays. So while the A650 isn’t perfect for everyone’s use-cases, it provides a compelling feature set for the price when compared to the competition.
Posted 4 years ago by Xephyroth