If your focus is on casual gaming and you are looking to save money, the AOC 24G2SPU offers a good gaming experience, especially considering its price point. However, if you're interested in immersive media consumption and productivity, the Gigabyte M34WQ's larger, higher resolution screen makes it a better choice despite being more expensive. The Gigabyte also offers a wider color gamut, which is beneficial for tasks like digital photo editing. Keep in mind, though, that neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
6.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$330
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) 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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