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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you’re looking for a larger, ultrawide screen for multitasking in work-related tasks and casual gaming, the Gigabyte M34WQ could be the right pick; it comes with a solid refresh rate and an adjustable stand. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for superior image quality with deeper blacks and high contrast, especially for HDR gaming and media, as well as print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED stands out. Keep in mind, the Viewsonic's smaller size may not be as immersive for productivity tasks, but it excels in competitive gaming due to its outstanding response time and refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
9.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$900
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 450 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 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 | 7.1/10 | |
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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