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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on premium image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display with its higher resolution and superior text quality would be an excellent choice, albeit at a premium price. However, if you're looking for a more versatile monitor that balances between productivity and gaming, offering a wider screen, an adjustable stand, and features like variable refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the Gigabyte M34WQ provides a good mix of features for everyday use at a midrange price, with the tradeoff being slightly lower image clarity and peak brightness compared to the Apple monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
6.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,599
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 372 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 8.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 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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