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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay along with features like strobing, making it better suited for fast-paced games. On the other hand, if you're focused on productivity and prefer a wider screen for multitasking, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its larger, ultra-wide display may serve you better despite its lower refresh rate. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to limitations in HDR peak brightness and color volume. For digital photo editing, both monitors cover a wide color gamut, but the M27Q-X has a slight edge in AdobeRGB. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$365
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.1
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 372 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 8.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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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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