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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best performance with high refresh rates and exceptional response times, the Asus PG34WCDM with its W-OLED panel and wider variable refresh rate range is a great choice despite its higher cost. The ultrawide aspect ratio also enhances immersive gaming and multitasking for productivity, but this may not be the best for media consumption due to compatibility with content. On the other hand, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X is less expensive and offers a more traditional aspect ratio, making it suitable for a variety of tasks including gaming, but it won't match the Asus in terms of contrast and peak brightness, particularly for HDR content. If budget is a concern, or HDR gaming isn't a priority, Gigabyte could be a sensible pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.6
5.3
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 238 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 716 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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