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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
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 2
Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 lands at 90 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Gigabyte MO34WQC2 if…

  • ✓34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
  • ✓Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
  • ✓Glossy panel reduces grayish tint

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 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

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 leads on hdr (88 vs 62).

Value for money

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599).

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 90
vs
88 Samsung ViewFinity S9

Score breakdown

Gigabyte MO34WQC2
90
display 95
motion 92
hdr 88
gaming 95
ergonomics 84
value 92
color 0
features 0
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
display 0
motion 72
hdr 62
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
color 88
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 versus Samsung ViewFinity S9 — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte MO34WQC2 Samsung ViewFinity S9
Display
34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve
—
Resolution
3440×1440
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Refresh rate
175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode)
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Response time
0.03 ms (GtG)
—
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
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Connectivity
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W
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Panel
—
5K IPS
Size
—
27"
Release year
—
2023

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

Samsung ViewFinity S9

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

FAQ: Gigabyte MO34WQC2 vs Samsung ViewFinity S9

Which is better, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

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

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Does Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Samsung ViewFinity S9 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 MO34WQC2 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

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

Which is the better value, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.