This Samsung Ultrawide Monitor Is 43% Off Right Now

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The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34-inch Ultrawide Monitor is down to $199.99 on Amazon, a drop from $349.99 and the lowest price it has hit so far, according to online price tracking tools. That alone makes it worth a closer look if you’ve been thinking about an ultrawide.

What you’re getting here is a 34-inch display with a 3440×1440 resolution, which translates to a lot more horizontal room than a standard monitor. In day-to-day use, that means you can keep multiple windows open—say, a browser, a doc, and a spreadsheet—without constantly switching between tabs. The 21:9 aspect ratio also makes a noticeable difference if you edit videos or work with timelines.

Unlike most ultrawides, it’s a flat panel, not a curved one. Some people prefer the curve because it pulls the edges of the screen toward you, which can feel more natural on wider panels. Here, the edges sit a bit farther out, but unless you’re sitting very close, it’s not a major issue. What you do get in return is a VA panel with strong contrast—blacks look properly dark instead of washed out, which helps when you’re watching movies or playing games in darker rooms. You also get useful extras like Picture-in-Picture, auto brightness via a light sensor, and standard ports (DisplayPort and two HDMI).

The 100Hz refresh rate is also a step up from the usual 60Hz, so scrolling feels smoother and casual games look a bit more fluid. Pair that with its Adaptive-Sync (48–100Hz) support, and gameplay stays tear-free if your GPU can keep up. That said, like most VA panels, you can run into some ghosting in darker, fast-moving scenes. Brightness tops out at 300 nits, which is fine for indoor use, but its HDR10 support doesn’t add much in practice. Color, too, is decent for everyday use, but it might not hold up as well for color-accurate work. You might also spot minor brightness inconsistencies across the screen, but they’re subtle. At this price, it’s a reasonable pick for productivity and casual entertainment, but not the best fit for color-critical work or fast-paced gaming.