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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers a similar screen experience for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption at a lower cost. However, the LG 34GP83A, while pricier, provides a slightly better gaming experience with a higher refresh rate and superior response to fast-moving images, which may appeal to more serious gamers. Both monitors have wide screens and are geared towards immersive experiences, but the LG's higher brightness could offer a slight edge in vividness, albeit neither is ideal for high-end HDR content. If color accuracy in tasks like digital photo editing is crucial, both monitors suffice, but the LG has a slight edge in color coverage. Keep in mind that extra features like USB ports, adjustable stands, and screen coatings are comparable, so your choice should hinge on the balance between cost and the performance aspects most critical to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
- 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 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.3
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 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 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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."
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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