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Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — 15″ · Portable USB-C
Asus

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

15″ · Portable USB-C

80
/ 100
From $279
VS
Gigabyte M34WQ wins by 2
Gigabyte M34WQ — 34″ · IPS ultra-wide 144Hz
Gigabyte

Gigabyte M34WQ

34″ · IPS ultra-wide 144Hz

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte M34WQ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC lands at 80 and Gigabyte M34WQ at 82. That puts Gigabyte M34WQ ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Gigabyte M34WQ if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC more score per dollar ($279 vs $499).

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 80
vs
82 Gigabyte M34WQ

Score breakdown

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
80
color 80
motion 72
hdr 62
features 78
Gigabyte M34WQ
82
color 82
motion 90
hdr 62
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC versus Gigabyte M34WQ — full spec comparison
Spec Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Gigabyte M34WQ
Panel
Portable USB-C
IPS ultra-wide 144Hz
Size
15"
34"
Release year
2018
2021

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Gigabyte M34WQ

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Asus ZenScreen MB16AC vs Gigabyte M34WQ

Which is better, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte M34WQ? +

Gigabyte M34WQ scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +

At $279, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in color.

Is Gigabyte M34WQ worth the price? +

At $499, Gigabyte M34WQ delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in motion.

Does Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte M34WQ 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 the better value, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte M34WQ? +

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — more score per dollar ($279 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.