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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your top priority is saving money while still having a decent experience across gaming, productivity, and media consumption, the Gigabyte M34WQ is a solid choice. Its ultrawide screen is great for immersive gaming and multitasking during work, although its image clarity may not match higher-end models. However, if superior screen resolution is what you're after and you're willing to invest more, the LG 32GQ950 offers clearer, sharper images and better performance in competitive gaming due to its higher resolution and faster response times, but it has a smaller, standard widescreen which might be less attractive for multitasking. Neither is the best choice for HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
6.3
8.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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