Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 3
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
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
| 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.