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Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 3
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4
Gigabyte

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4

90
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

  • ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • ✓Great color out of the box
  • ✓Single-cable dock via TB3

Pick Gigabyte MO34WQC2 if…

  • ✓34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
  • ✓Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
  • ✓Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 leads on hdr (88 vs 60).

Value for money

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
90
color 0
motion 92
hdr 88
features 0
display 95
gaming 95
ergonomics 84
value 92

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Panel
IPS LCD
—
Resolution
▲ 5120×2880
3440×1440
Refresh
60Hz
—
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W
Display
—
34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve
Refresh rate
—
175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode)
Response time
—
0.03 ms (GtG)
HDR
—
DisplayHDR True Black 400

Apple Studio Display

Pros
  • +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • +Great color out of the box
  • +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
  • −60Hz only
  • −No HDR
  • −Webcam mediocre

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Pros
  • +34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
  • +Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
  • +Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Cons
  • −No DisplayPort 2.1
  • −1800R curve not for everyone
  • −OSD joystick fiddly

FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.

Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

At $749, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.

Does Apple Studio Display or Gigabyte MO34WQC2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Apple Studio Display or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — leads on hdr (88 vs 60). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.