If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Acer X34V with its curved screen and wider color gamut suits HDR gaming and media consumption splendidly. However, if budget is a concern and you engage in competitive gaming and general productivity without the need for high HDR performance, the Gigabyte M32Q provides good value with a decent refresh rate and response time for a typically much lesser price. Neither is optimal for serious photo editing, but the Acer offers slightly better coverage of color spaces. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Acer X34V (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
4.7/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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