If you prioritize high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, along with impressive contrast and color performance, the Acer X34V with its QD-OLED panel may justify its higher cost. However, for typical productivity and everyday use, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers adequate performance at a much lower price, making it a more economical choice for those uses. The Gigabyte monitor also has better text clarity, which is beneficial for reading and office work, despite its lesser capabilities in high-end gaming and media scenarios compared to the Acer. 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 refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
4.5/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$700
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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