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Gigabyte M34WQ — 34″ · IPS ultra-wide 144Hz
Gigabyte

Gigabyte M34WQ

34″ · IPS ultra-wide 144Hz

82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Espresso 17 Pro wins by 2
Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
Specdex verdict

Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte M34WQ lands at 82 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte M34WQ if…

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

Pick Espresso 17 Pro 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

Gigabyte M34WQ

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte M34WQ more score per dollar ($499 vs $739).

Gigabyte M34WQ 82
vs
84 Espresso 17 Pro

Score breakdown

Gigabyte M34WQ
82
color 82
motion 90
hdr 62
features 80
Espresso 17 Pro
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte M34WQ versus Espresso 17 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte M34WQ Espresso 17 Pro
Panel
IPS ultra-wide 144Hz
Portable touch
Size
34"
17"
Release year
2021
2023

Gigabyte M34WQ

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

Espresso 17 Pro

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

FAQ: Gigabyte M34WQ vs Espresso 17 Pro

Which is better, Gigabyte M34WQ or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Gigabyte M34WQ worth the price? +

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

Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

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

Does Gigabyte M34WQ or Espresso 17 Pro 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, Gigabyte M34WQ or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Gigabyte M34WQ — more score per dollar ($499 vs $739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.