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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority for you, the Gigabyte M27Q-X with its higher refresh rate and response time features would better suit your needs, enhancing fast-paced gameplay with smoother visuals. However, if you're more focused on productivity and digital photo editing, you might prefer the LG 34WQ73A for its wider screen and aspect ratio, which can offer a more expansive workspace and better suit multitasking or panoramic photo formats. Just note that for serious HDR gaming or video editing, neither monitor is ideal as both have their limitations in peak brightness and color volume necessary for true HDR experiences. 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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$365
$470
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $470.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.0
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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.1
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $470 | ||
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 | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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."
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