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Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 2
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, Samsung ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 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 MO34WQC2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Samsung ViewFinity S9 88
vs
90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Score breakdown

Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
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

Samsung ViewFinity S9 versus Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung ViewFinity S9 Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Panel
5K IPS
—
Size
27"
—
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

Samsung ViewFinity S9

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: Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2

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

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

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

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

Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +

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

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

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

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

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