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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and require a monitor with decent performance for various tasks like casual gaming, digital photo editing, and productivity, the Gigabyte M34WQ would be a suitable choice. However, if you're willing to invest in premium quality for the best gaming and media consumption experience, particularly for HDR content and excellent color reproduction, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB excels in these areas, though at a higher price. Keep in mind, the Samsung's glossy screen may reflect more in bright environments compared to the matte finish of the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class 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
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.3
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $1,500 | ||
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 | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 456 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 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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