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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and your focus is on digital photo editing or general productivity with decent gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers a solid balance at a midrange price. However, if you prioritize top-notch image clarity, color depth, and HDR performance for an immersive gaming and media experience, and you don't mind spending more, the MSI MEG 342C stands out, particularly for HDR video editing and print photo editing, where its excellence in contrast and color volume shines. Keep in mind, the MSI's glossy coating may reflect more light than the Gigabyte's matte finish. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.3
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$850
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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