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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a widescreen experience at a more affordable price, the Gigabyte M34WQ could serve well for both productivity with its ultra-wide aspect ratio and casual gaming, thanks to its decent refresh rate and response time. However, if high-fidelity imagery for tasks like print photo editing or HDR video editing is a priority and you're willing to invest more, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its higher resolution, superior color depth, and better contrast, especially in HDR, could be the better option despite its smaller screen and higher cost. Neither is ideal for competitive gaming due to moderate response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
6.3
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.9 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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