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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers a good balance for casual gaming, productivity, and general media consumption without a hefty price tag. Despite its lower cost, it comes with some features like a higher brightness and USB ports with power delivery, which might be useful for connecting and charging devices directly through the monitor. On the other hand, the LG 34GN850B, although more expensive, has a slightly faster response time, which can be a boon for competitive gaming, and higher HDR peak brightness, enhancing the experience for media consumption, especially if you watch a lot of HDR content. Neither are particularly strong for serious photo or video editing due to color volume limitations. Choose the Gigabyte if you want a well-rounded monitor for less money, or the LG if you're willing to pay extra for better competitive gaming performance and richer media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$330
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.3
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | |
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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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