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

Gigabyte M34WQ

34″ · IPS ultra-wide 144Hz

82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 8
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, Gigabyte M34WQ lands at 82 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte M34WQ 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

Gigabyte M34WQ

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte M34WQ more score per dollar ($499 vs $749).

Gigabyte M34WQ 82
vs
90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Score breakdown

Gigabyte M34WQ
82
color 82
motion 90
hdr 62
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

Gigabyte M34WQ versus Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte M34WQ Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Panel
IPS ultra-wide 144Hz
—
Size
34"
—
Release year
2021
—
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

Gigabyte M34WQ

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: Gigabyte M34WQ vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Which is better, Gigabyte M34WQ or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

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

Does Gigabyte M34WQ 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, Gigabyte M34WQ or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

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

Which is the better value, Gigabyte M34WQ or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +

Gigabyte M34WQ — more score per dollar ($499 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.