If cost is a significant factor and your activities include a mix of casual gaming and productivity tasks, the Gigabyte M34WQ could be a good choice, as it offers a solid performance at a midrange price. It also caters well to digital photo editing with good color accuracy. However, if you're a competitive gamer or a media enthusiast looking for superior image quality and willing to invest in premium features, the LG 39GS95QE, with its OLED technology and high contrast ratio, offers a better gaming experience and is especially suitable for HDR content and print photo editing, despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
6.3/10
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
275 nits
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3/10
5.4/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
102 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
7.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the LG 39GS95QE (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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