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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher contrast and deeper blacks for more immersive gaming and media viewing, and don't mind spending more, the Gigabyte M32UC with its VA panel is suitable. However, if wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction for tasks like digital photo editing are important to you, and you're looking to save money, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its IPS panel would be the better option. Keep in mind, the M32UC also has better overall gaming performance, which could justify the higher cost if gaming is your main focus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32UC (VA).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$550
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 8.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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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