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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget-consciousness and an ultrawide viewing experience are priorities, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its wide screen may be suitable for casual gaming and productivity, thanks to its good refresh rate and adequate color performance. On the other hand, if you're seeking top-notch visual quality and are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption, or print photo editing, the LG 32EP950, with its superior color depth and contrast, would be a better fit. Keep in mind, though, the LG's refresh rate isn't as high, potentially making it less ideal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) 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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.3
6.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $3,220 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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."
LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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