Samsung Ultrawide Samsung ViewFinity S65UC 34" 1440p HDR 100 Hz Review

A fantastic all-rounder for work and play, not a specialist. Get it for the immersive curve, killer USB-C dock, and rock-solid stand, not for blazing-fast gaming.

The Samsung ViewFinity S65UC is a workhorse ultrawide that gets the basics incredibly right. The one thing to know? It's a productivity powerhouse first, and a decent entertainment screen second. That 1000R curve and 21:9 aspect ratio are fantastic for keeping your entire field of view in focus without turning your head, and the 90W USB-C is a game-changer for single-cable laptop docking. It's not the flashiest or fastest screen out there, but for the price, it's a remarkably well-rounded package.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from a 100Hz VA panel: solid but not spectacular. It lands in the 55th percentile for performance in our database, which tells you it's middle-of-the-pack for speed. The 5ms response time and FreeSync are fine for casual gaming, but competitive players will want something faster. The real surprise is how good the ergonomics and color are for the money. With scores in the 88th and 91st percentiles, the stand is excellent and the 10-bit color looks great for everyday work and movies.

At around $590, this is a very good value. You're getting premium ergonomics, great color, and that super-useful USB-C/KVM combo in a solid ultrawide package. You could spend more for a faster refresh rate or OLED, but you'd lose the utility features that make this screen so practical.

Compared to the Dell UltraSharp 27", you're trading 4K sharpness for a much wider, more immersive workspace and a far better stand. The Dell is for pixel-perfect detail; the Samsung is for getting stuff done across multiple windows. Against the ASUS ROG Swift OLED, it's no contest for gaming or contrast, but the Samsung wins on price, practicality, and not having to worry about burn-in. If you need pure speed, look at the MSI or LG UltraGear options, but be ready to pay more and likely lose the USB-C docking.

If you're a hardcore competitive gazer who needs every frame, this isn't it. Go get a dedicated high-refresh-rate gaming monitor like the ASUS ROG Swift. Also, skip it if you're a video editor who needs perfect color accuracy or an HDR purist; you'll want a brighter, more professional-grade panel.

We recommend the ViewFinity S65UC if you're a productivity-focused user or a casual gamer who values a clean desk and a great stand. It's the monitor you buy to use for 8 hours a day without fuss. The combination of features, ergonomics, and image quality at this price is hard to beat for general use. Just don't expect it to be a competitive esports machine.