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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming and media consumption experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its QD-OLED panel could be worth the higher price. However, its wide aspect ratio and curve may not be as well-suited for productivity tasks due to potential distortion and the need for more head movement. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers good image clarity and an adjustable stand for comfort during long work sessions, at a more affordable price. It's better for productivity and casual gaming but may not match the CO49DQ's performance for competitive gaming and high-end HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
6.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
6.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 372 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 153.1 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 8.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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