If you're on a tighter budget and need a wider screen for multitasking and productivity, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its ultrawide aspect ratio could be a good fit, but its colors and contrast may be less vibrant compared to premium displays. However, if you're seeking a monitor with outstanding contrast and color depth for high-end gaming and media with some HDR capability, and are willing to invest more, the KTC G27P6 with its OLED panel provides exceptional image quality and is better for competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and lower response time, though its smaller screen size and resolution might be less optimal for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
9.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3/10
2.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$330
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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