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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are on a tighter budget and want an ultrawide screen for an immersive casual gaming and multitasking experience, the Gigabyte M34WQ might suit your needs. However, if you prioritize high-resolution content, color accuracy for professional photo and HDR video editing, and an overall superior media consumption quality, the Innocn 27M2U with its better color performance and higher pixel density is a good choice, despite being slightly more expensive. Keep in mind, the Innocn's narrower screen means less horizontal space for productivity tasks compared to the Gigabyte's ultrawide display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.3
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$425
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 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."
Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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