If you're looking for the best gaming experience with vibrant colors and rapid response times, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice, especially for those who enjoy competitive gaming. However, for productivity tasks or if you prefer a larger screen for a more immersive media experience, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) with its wider aspect ratio may be more suitable, although it comes at a higher price point. The ViewSonic also offers a better build quality with a higher static contrast ratio, which is beneficial for a variety of content, but the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming despite its smaller size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
5.4/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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