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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance in HDR gaming and media consumption with superior contrast and color accuracy, the Philips 34M2C8600 with its QD-OLED panel excels and is worth the higher cost. However, for a balance of productivity, casual gaming, and digital photo editing at a more accessible price, the Gigabyte M34WQ offers a solid IPS panel, an adjustable stand, and a good refresh rate. The Gigabyte's lower peak brightness and less expansive color gamut, compared to the Philips, make it less suitable for HDR video editing and print photo editing, but its lower price may be appealing for those with a tighter budget or less demanding color requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.3
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 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 Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $800 | ||
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 | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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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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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