After the new movements of Apple in relation to the screens of the LG brand, it is necessary to see what the market offers us in large screens. Today we know about a bet from Asus offering a 34-inch widescreen, with a curved screen and Thunderbolt 3 connections.
As we will see later, this is one of the advantages of the screen Asus ProArt PA34VC, it is the Thunderbolt 3 port variety. This display has two Thunderbolt 3 ports. We will therefore see the characteristics of this professional display, and for what type of uses is it designed and what profile of clients will be its buyers.
It is a display of 34 inches and like most of this size, its shape is curved. The resolution is 3440 x 1440 pixels. The two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to take advantage of this screen connected to two different computers, perfect for a design team. On the other hand, connecting a laptop to the screen is possible thanks to the delivery of 60w Through its Thunderbolt 3 port. This figure can power a 13 ″ MacBook Pro, but a 15 ″ MacBook Pro will not be possible.
Starting with the least favored part of this Asus screen, it is the base that holds the screen. Its dimensions are high: sixty centimeters long and twenty deep. In many screens on the market, the screen base is somewhat smaller and discreet. On the contrary, the rest of the characteristics are all favorable for the screen. We have a great customization to adjust the screen to our liking. In orientation we can adjust it between -5º to + 23º. In addition, the height of the screen can be adjusted from 42 cm. at the lowest point, up to 54 cm.
In terms of screen connectivity, we have one HDMI port (2.0b), DisplayPort port for old equipment, three USB-A ports and 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports discussed above. In short, if you need a screen especially for video and production, this Asus model can be a very valid option, especially when you connect several computers to this screen. Its price is around 1275€. The alternatives may be the LG Ultrafine 5K screen for just € 100 more, but the connections and the curved screen can be an attraction for movie people, being the 5K screen more appropriate for video and photography in general.