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Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 6
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, Espresso 17 Pro lands at 84 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Espresso 17 Pro 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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Espresso 17 Pro 84
vs
90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Score breakdown

Espresso 17 Pro
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
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

Espresso 17 Pro versus Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — full spec comparison
Spec Espresso 17 Pro Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Panel
Portable touch
—
Size
17"
—
Release year
2023
—
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

Espresso 17 Pro

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: Espresso 17 Pro vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Which is better, Espresso 17 Pro or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

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

Does Espresso 17 Pro 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, Espresso 17 Pro or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

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