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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for a responsive display with high refresh rates, the Gigabyte M32Q's better performance features make it worth the higher price. However, if your focus is productivity with the need for a wider screen, the LG's larger, ultra-wide aspect ratio could better suit your tasks, despite its slower refresh rate and lesser gaming capabilities. Note that neither of these monitors are ideal for HDR gaming or high-end color-critical work such as HDR video editing, but for digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q's better color coverage gives it an edge over the LG. 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 M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
3.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 170Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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