We put the Omen 34c through a series of benchmark tests using our standard gear: portrait display’s Kelman calibration software and a Klein K-10A color meter. We also put it through a gauntlet of games to measure input lag and evaluate its real-world performance.
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In our first test, we benchmarked brightness using the Omen 34c G2’s default gaming profile with an SDR signal. At this setting, we measured a maximum brightness of 329 nits, which is slightly below the maximum rating of 400 nits. Peak HDR brightness is similarly resolved, rising to 353 nits at 2% window size. We tested the monitor under the default, out-of-the-box settings, as we do with all monitors we test, so there’s potential room for higher brightness through additional calibration or by testing under a different preset.
Moving on to contrast: The monitor has a rated contrast ratio of 4,000:1. (Contrast ratio refers to the difference in light between the brightest white and the darkest black.) While its contrast ratio isn’t as high as the near-infinite contrast ratios of OLEDs (because OLEDs can display true blacks), the Omen 34c G2 still provides a good viewing experience, especially when playing games.
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On our color gamut tests, we found that the Omen 34c G2 spanned 84.4% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 96.8% of the sRGB gamut (see chart above) and 79% of the DCI-P3 gamut (see chart below). It’s fine for casual gaming, movie watching, and general Internet browsing, but don’t expect to rely on this panel for pro work that demands color accuracy. For this, consider a large-screen monitor designed specifically for content creation, such as the BenQ PD3225U.
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During testing, we noticed a slightly washed-out image with brightness set to maximum. The color gamut is nowhere near as brilliant as that of the Odyssey OLED G9. But that’s to be expected where prices are set.
