Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Poor—5.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—4.5/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.3/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.0/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.9/10
CONTRAST: Fair—6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair—6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Good—7.4/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
The Gigabyte M34WQ with its IPS panel offers good color accuracy and a wide viewing angle, making it a solid choice for digital photo editing and general productivity with its large, ultrawide screen. Its midrange price makes it accessible for a variety of users. Gamers may appreciate the fair refresh rate and support for variable refresh rates to reduce screen tearing, but it may not suffice for highly competitive gaming due to modest response times and ghosting. While it can handle casual HDR gaming and media consumption, it lacks the peak brightness and color volume for high-end HDR experiences. The monitor's ergonomic stand and ample connectivity options, including USB ports with power delivery, augment its versatility for workspace setups. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Wide 34-inch screen enhances immersion
- High resolution for clear, detailed images
- Good color coverage, suitable for photo editing
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
- Variable refresh rate reduces screen tearing
Cons
- Not ideal for HDR gaming or media
- Brightness levels could be higher
- Limited HDR peak brightness
- Moderate contrast may affect dark scene detail
Ratings by Category
Productivity:3.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.1
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:3.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $360 | ||
Screen Size | 34" | ||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 6.6/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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