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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 MO34WQC2 wins by 10
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, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC lands at 80 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 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 62).

Value for money

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC more score per dollar ($279 vs $749).

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 80
vs
90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Score breakdown

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
80
color 80
motion 72
hdr 62
features 78
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

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC versus Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — full spec comparison
Spec Asus ZenScreen MB16AC Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Panel
Portable USB-C
—
Size
15"
—
Release year
2018
—
Display
—
34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve
Resolution
—
3440×1440
Refresh rate
—
175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode)
Response time
—
0.03 ms (GtG)
HDR
—
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Connectivity
—
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W

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 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: Asus ZenScreen MB16AC vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Which is better, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

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

Does Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 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, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — leads on hdr (88 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — more score per dollar ($279 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.