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Kogan Infinity 38" Curved Ultrawide WQHD+ 144Hz 1ms FreeSync USB-C Gaming Monitor - $649 ($629 with FIRST) Delivered @ Kogan

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Kogan Infinity 38" Curved Ultrawide WQHD+ 144Hz 1ms FreeSync USB-C Gaming Monitor - $649 ($629 with FIRST) Delivered @ Kogan
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mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 14:56 kogan.com (1597 clicks)
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Kogan Infinity 38" IPS Gaming Monitor. Curved ultrawide WQHD+ (3840 x 1600) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, FreeSync, USB-C with 65W power delivery.

Wanted to post this earlier but pulled the trigger on it the other night while high as (profanity) and received it today so figured it would be nice to share my thoughts on it alongside posting the deal.

Firstly, it's huge. I've had to order a new monitor mount because I can no longer fit a second monitor next to this thing. New monitor mount will let me put my old 27" monitor above this 38" one.

I ran a test and manually checked for dead pixels as soon as I got it out of the box and am happy to report there is not a single dead or stuck pixel. The screen is immaculate as far as I can tell. However I am just a gamer, not a professional monitor tester or anything.

I also tested the USB-C with both my work laptop (dell, windows) and my wife's macbook pro. Both connected and charged off the USB-C cable which is super nice. Dunno if I'll actually use it but having the option is good.

Specs:
IPS
144Hz
3840x1600 resolution, ultrawide
USB-C, DP, HDMI
2300r curve
FreeSync

Ask me any questions about it, I'll answer what I can. If you want a specific test or something run, you might have to tell me how to do it!

Also, $629 with Kogan FIRST, which you can do a trial of and cancel after (which I did).
They are also offering free shipping right now it seems, which they didn't when I ordered last week :(

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  • drezy on 28/07/2025 - 15:10
    +6

    what were you high on?

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:12
      +17

      potenuse

      • R3STRIKT3D on 28/07/2025 - 15:29
        +4

        I wish I was high on potenuse

      • Robot JP on 28/07/2025 - 16:39
        +1

        hey look at that little fella

  • fredblogs on 28/07/2025 - 15:10
    -1

    Any idea why it's so much cheaper than Dell 38" which is ~$1900? What features would be missing?

    • GuyfromMelbourne on 28/07/2025 - 15:12
      +1

      KVM I know. That one acts as hub and superior quality but it’s $1k+ difference. So I stuck with decisions too.

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:17
      +1

      Honestly I wish I knew all the differences and stuff so I could tell you but I really don't

      I read somewhere that Kogan acquires panels from Samsung and LG cheap, that might be not up to LG/Samsung standards but considering the one I am looking at right now has no flaws at all, I don't see how that could be the case.

      Otherwise maybe it just has cheaper components and less features? KVM being mentioned by another commenter, and probably other things. Dell one probably has proper GSYNC which isn't cheap, amongst other things

    • krisspy on 28/07/2025 - 15:54
      +1

      B grade panels as mentioned, usually "reject" panels that don't meet the standard for ultra sharps.

      Basic display/led drivers sourced from China.

      Simple usb hubs and thunderbolt plugs vs full blown kvm

  • flickr on 28/07/2025 - 15:10
    +2

    Is 2300 curvature makes it too flat big? Currently I'm using 1500r and it is prefect, not too curved and not too flat.

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:11
      +1

      The last ultrawide I had a few years ago was a 1000r and I hated it beyond measure, so by comparison this is significantly better. I can see how some might find it flat but personally it's fine

  • GuyfromMelbourne on 28/07/2025 - 15:13

    Op, can you return for change of mind and are there charges in that case?

  • Qwomp on 28/07/2025 - 15:20
    +3

    I've had it since January from this deal. for a little less

    No issues. Huge. No ghosting that I can notice, no stuck pixels.

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:27

      Oh damn, that was a good deal. How did I miss it

      • ihbh on 28/07/2025 - 16:48
        +4

        You weren't high then.

    • tellhimhesdreaming on 28/07/2025 - 15:37
      +1

      Yeah just came to post and say it was previously $499.

  • heef on 28/07/2025 - 15:23
    +3

    Look at this little fella, he bought a monitor.

  • sghetti on 28/07/2025 - 15:32

    Can you plug peripherals (KB+Mouse) into the USB ports and use them via the USB-C port plugged into laptops? I can't really see that from the specs on Kogan's site.

    • ReaperX22 on 28/07/2025 - 15:40
      +1

      Yup, it'll work as a KVM switch basically.

      • sghetti on 28/07/2025 - 15:42

        Awesome, thanks!

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:44
      +1

      I will try and test this for you shortly, after I take my kids to dance etc

      • Morven on 28/07/2025 - 16:44
        +2

        I read this as "after I teach my kids to dance etc" which seemed like an awesome way of saying no.

        • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 17:06
          +2

          I'll get this done for you mate no probs, when pigs fly

  • ReaperX22 on 28/07/2025 - 15:36
    +3

    AFAIK this is the same panel the 38WR85QC-W (or similar revision) uses but didnt meet specific requirements (contrast, brightness, colour accuracy etc), so Kogan buys em cheap off LG as B stock.

    Kogan then throw their own/cheaper mounts/power solutions (65w Kogan vs 90w LG), and drops the ethernet port etc.

    Friend had his shipped/delivered within a week - actually came from Aus, wasn't from overseas and has had no issues with it. Amazing for the price. I'd pick this over any VA in the same price range if youve got the space for it/the curve works for you

  • thrillho556 on 28/07/2025 - 15:40

    Can you output 144hz for all inputs (USB-C, HDMI, DP)? Also does HDR work? Specs page doesn't give much info.

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 15:44

      It worked with USB-C and DisplayPort but I don't have a HDMI cord to test with, sorry!

      HDR turns on and seems to work but I don't think it's proper/real HDR

    • ReaperX22 on 28/07/2025 - 15:47

      Yeah this one is hard to say - if we assume it IS the same panel as the 38WR85QC-W per my post above - it supports HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4 both will do 120hz 4k, so presumably can do 144hz 1600p which isn't quite 4k. Type C should do it as well, though it likely uses some type of DP-Alt mode via C if I had to guess.

      HDR spec is probably where the b-stock comes in. The panel I believe it's based off can do HDR600, but Kogan lists 300 max brightness - so no, it can't do decent HDR.

      • thrillho556 on 28/07/2025 - 16:16

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16243879/redir

        Saw this comment which seemed to suggest HDMI 2.1 isn't installed here, but wasn't sure if maybe the model had been updated. I guess the panel could be an LG B stock but the chip/ports could be all Kogan.

        • ReaperX22 on 28/07/2025 - 17:11

          Yeah that makes sense.

          So basically DP for gaming or bust. Type C good only for laptop/work kinda thing.

  • aal04 on 28/07/2025 - 16:13

    i have the alienware version. Biggest issue is the heat. You feel it on your face - it makes you feel more tired. Had to mount if farther back.

    • EuphratesFate on 28/07/2025 - 16:14

      AW3425DWM?

      • aal04 on 28/07/2025 - 16:25

        AW3821DW

        • EuphratesFate on 28/07/2025 - 17:13
          +1

          Maybe try reducing brightness. I’ve got the one I commented above, don’t feel any heat on the face. By any chance do you have difficulty driving at night times with all the lights glaring at you?

  • CheapGit on 28/07/2025 - 16:19
    +3

    I remember back when we used to buy the cheap Korean monitors on eBay with names such as Qnix Yamakasi Catleap Crossover and so on.
    Theres still a 1300+ page thread on overclock.net about them.

    My first 1440p monitor got a good few years out of it, had a Samsung PLS panel and overclocked to 120hz.

    Is these Kogan monitors the modern day equivalent ?

    • Nom on 28/07/2025 - 16:38

      I'm still rocking my 42" 4K Wasabi Mango Freesync to this very day 🤘

      • CheapGit on 28/07/2025 - 17:13

        You've got your moneys worth out of that screen!

        • Nom on 28/07/2025 - 20:44

          Yeah it's still going strong. Those were the days when $1AUD was worth around $1USD - so it made these sort of imports way way cheaper than they are today.

    • Erwark on 28/07/2025 - 17:58

      My Yamakasi Catleap 27 died (or at least the power supply) about 3 years ago. Was definitely worth the money for 10 years. Mine didn't OC though.

  • Munki Kundi on 28/07/2025 - 16:52

    Which monitor arm did you get for this monitor?

  • ozisaver on 28/07/2025 - 17:03

    Whilst obviously a big step up in pricing, anyone got this monitor or thoughts on it and is it worth it? Kogan Infinity 49" Curved Ultrawide QD-OLED Dual QHD 5K 144Hz 0.03ms USB-C Gaming Monitor (5120 x 1440)

    • ozisaver on 28/07/2025 - 17:12

      Can I used this to split up to 3 different screens like you can with a Dell monitor? Is there anything I need to install to make this work?

      • kid-vhee on 28/07/2025 - 17:50
        +2

        Use Windows Powertoys on WIN11 - free microsoft tool - allows you to preset layout style on a screen for auto clip/windows snapping and management. Also on Displayfusion for older windows version.

        Doesn't work for Fullscreen Videos and Games, not sure if there's a software for fullscreen apps.

        • ozisaver on 28/07/2025 - 17:57

          Thanks very much!

        • Erwark on 28/07/2025 - 18:00

          Have used Powertoys Fancyzones ever since going Ultrawide. Great app.

        • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 18:04

          lmao yes! One of the first things I did after getting this new monitor set up was reconfig my powertoys fancyzones

  • StiSupafly on 28/07/2025 - 18:40

    This or Kogan Infinity 34" Curved Ultrawide Mini-LED WQHD 180Hz USB-C Gaming Monitor $589/$599 ..

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 18:47
      +1

      I looked at that one but it is a VA monitor which, for me, is an immediate turn off. Whereas the one I've posted is IPS. But, each to their own

  • bigbadaboom on 28/07/2025 - 18:49

    For a work from home + occasional game purpose (nothing demanding graphics wise) - what's a good alternative?

    Already have a flat Kogan 34" and the monitor's software/UI has been horrible.
    Example:
    - if you accidentally choose an input that's not connected (say the DP input, in my case, unused since I didn't have a DP cable) - it immediately shuts down and you're stuck with that.
    - after a year, stats blinking different colour screen when the input computer is off.

  • SpeedAU on 28/07/2025 - 20:28

    Kogan warranty is 1 year, and you will jump through hoops for ACCC law

  • hippo2s on 28/07/2025 - 20:43

    No VESA mount support?

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 20:53
      +2

      100x100, mounted it after I tested the monitor after I had it delivered

  • stingyashell on 28/07/2025 - 22:53

    does this have RGB? if so can you disable those annoying lights?

    • mojadu on 28/07/2025 - 23:34

      Seems to just have one light from the nipple button on the back right. No other lights like RGB etc

  • GuyfromMelbourne on 28/07/2025 - 23:34

    Can anyone please share their opinion comparing to this, I know it’s VA panel but does that matter if it’s for productivity use only. Like emails, excel etc.

    • SpeedAU on 29/07/2025 - 18:35
      +1

      no idea, ive been waiting a month for mine from Amazon… apparantly this friday ill get it caue they has stock issues

  • Meron35 on 29/07/2025 - 11:19

    Not sure if this is a deal.

    Looking at the product on the Wayback machine shows that this monitor is usually $599 or less shipped, with a Kogan First trial.

  • bleeder on 31/07/2025 - 10:32

    Feel like 38" 21:9 is the perfect form factor, don't know why it isn't more popular.

  • SpeedAU on 07/08/2025 - 20:57

    does anyone have a video of this? @mojadu

    • mojadu on 08/08/2025 - 19:55
      +1

      I might be able to do some kind of video tomorrow, what exactly are you after? Some hectic Path of Exile mapping at 3840x1600@144hz with some strange grunting from behind the camera?

      • SpeedAU on 08/08/2025 - 21:28

        I'm wanting to know if it is as bright as the LG counterpart. Is the text pixelated or very clear….there is just nothing on the internet on it.

        • mojadu on 11/08/2025 - 18:43
          +1

          Took some photos and a little video. Brightness is just set to default which is 80 out of a possible 100, which is fine for me.

          https://imgur.com/a/r5BKePo
          https://streamable.com/niiqgp

          Sorry about the video quality…did that just now in the dark. Doesn't really speak to the monitor quality tbh

          • SpeedAU on 11/08/2025 - 20:42

            @mojadu: thank you!

            im been tossing up between 34" KTC monitor but it's VA, bought a whole lot of monitors lol so just going through them now. I have now verified it is in fact an LG IPS black screen that Kogan is selling so im just waiting on an OEM Dell Panel. There is a way to get a full refund from Kogan by buying it via ebay on ebay plus… You just have to pay for shipping back. :P

          • mailbox on 11/08/2025 - 22:42

            @mojadu: thanks man, there are no reviews etc online so this helps

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