Gigabyte M34WQ Review, Our New Favorite Gaming Ultrawide?

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Gigabyte M34WQ Review, Our New Favorite Gaming Ultrawide?

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00:00 - Intro, Specs, Design
04:33 - Response Times and Overdrive Settings
06:42 - Response Time Performance Comparisons
09:49 - Backlight Strobing
10:28 - Color Performance
12:27 - Brightness, Contrast, Uniformity
14:01 - HUB Essentials Checklist
15:27 - Final Thoughts
Our New Favorite Gaming Ultrawide? - Gigabyte M34WQ Review
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@idrinkbbq5927 2 жыл бұрын

Tim and Steve, please never stop calling hardware manufacturers out for their bs. The fact that you do just goes to show you care about us, the average joe/jill/other. Really, i couldn’t be more grateful for all the work you wonderful gents do to protect us from corporate bs.

@ActuallyHardcoreOverclocking 2 жыл бұрын

looks like I found my next main monitor.

@jeffsan0.5 2 жыл бұрын

U gonna overclock it?

@Symba_Lysm 2 жыл бұрын

At least this one doesn't have a capacitor installed backwards.

@user-wq9mw2xz3j 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffsan0.5 really?

@ALE34_ 2 жыл бұрын

HP has X34 and Acer has monitor that use same panel. HP has 165Hz on it too. So if you don't need KVM, you can get it cheaper.

@riba2233 2 жыл бұрын

Just fyi, flat 21:9 are dumb, curve is almost neccessary for that size and that format

@StiekemeHenk 2 жыл бұрын

I love the new HUB addition, it points puts out all make or break marketing bs vs the real world. A++

@Davie1234u 2 жыл бұрын

I concur good sir.

@Mi2Lethal 2 жыл бұрын

I like that Gigabyte always has simple names for their monitors compared to other brands.

@djsnowpdx 2 жыл бұрын

Not as simple as Apple.

@MikaelKKarlsson 2 жыл бұрын

@@djsnowpdxI've literally never seen an Apple user with a standalone Apple monitor

@Waldherz 2 жыл бұрын

@@djsnowpdx Apple also has so few monitors that its not comparable yet.

@admiralrng6506 2 жыл бұрын

Samsung has simple names on their gaming monitors too

@MikaelKKarlsson 2 жыл бұрын

@@admiralrng6506 but sometimes several models under the same "name". Possibly worse. 😉

@brezza6892 2 жыл бұрын

I remember getting the G34WQC for around $730 AUD over a year ago and it's still such a great monitor for me. Watched the review from you guy so ty for the help on the previous purchase.

@BillChenGPlus 2 жыл бұрын

I have this, having upgraded from HUB’s previous ultrawide recommendation, the Kogan 34, and let me just say, the difference is huge. The colours are excellent along with viewing angles, a significant upgrade from VA to IPS in my opinion. The fact that it is flat was off putting at the beginning, but I soon got used to it and I am super happy with it. highly recommended.

@kevin131313c 2 жыл бұрын

I heard people have defective units with bizarre lines showing up after a while that is across the entire screen and super obvious in non greyscale content. might not recommend if replacement or refund is hard to come by.

@osdias 2 жыл бұрын

How do you find the blacks in a dark room?

@TabularConferta 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I was worried about it being flat.

@tehMaloWalo 2 жыл бұрын

@@osdias turn on a light

@Moe32244 Жыл бұрын

Could you please update us about this monitor? Do you recommend it after using it for 7 months. Any dead pixels, weird issues?

@EscapeVelo 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this review! Rtings gave it a thumbs up already.

@emanuelperono1562 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing review tim, thanks!

@EscapeVelo 2 ай бұрын

Just picked this up. Thanks for the detailed information and recommendations.

@OOJokerOO1991 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, I really appreciate your monitor reviews! Thank you :)

@joselaba 2 жыл бұрын

Were you planning to review the most recent Viewsonic “Elite” series of monitors? Their 4K and 1440p models have received a substantial amount of attention, and it would be great to see those products get put through this palpable testing method. The same for ASUS’ “new IPS technology” monitors? Really appreciate everything you guys have put together the past couple of years. Definitely the most informative KZfaq channel, feels like I’m watching a datasheet being visually explained to me in a manner that’s easy to digest for everybody.

@omercelebi2012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for honest review!

@Fengatsu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank your the Review. I bought the Acer X35 because of your review some time ago.

@dylanguerrero8053 2 жыл бұрын

Got this monitor back in December. Been loving it so far!

@raddad9041 2 жыл бұрын

Been thinking of getting an Ultrawide for a while now. But I've been waiting for the QD OLED stuff to hit the market. After listening to you and MLID I think I may have to pull the trigger sooner then later.

@andres.8796 2 жыл бұрын

1. Greetings from Germany 2. I really like this level of detail for reviews. 3. Thank for the incredible clear pronunciation, so even as a german i can watch these videos at 1.5x speed without having problems to understand everything.

@DocBrewskie 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up the gigabyte M27Q bast on hardware unboxed review. Absolutely love it. Never thought I’d use the kvm but it works well as a usb hub for my VR sensors.

@christopherhadsell9049 2 жыл бұрын

Well! Definitely thank you, Tim, for this great review! I like this for using Adobe Illustrator, since I have another, smaller monitor to my right (where all the toolboxes go). Be nice to have some extra real-estate! X-Plane 11 will benefit, too! I could sit slightly to the left, and have Avitab and the takeoff checklists over toward the right. I going to think about this one! A bit concerned about the 'locked' white-balance, though. Hmmm

@woolybear 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this monitor about 2 months ago, for CAD works and gaming and I really didn't want a curved one. I must say it's fantastic for the price. Great review, as always, mate!

@Moe32244 Жыл бұрын

Could you please give me updates? Did you face any issues like dead pixels or weird issues? I want to buy this monitor and im looking for some feedback.

@woolybear Жыл бұрын

@@Moe32244 I'm still in awe with this monitor after all this time! I must've won the lottery because I've had no issues whatsoever and no dead pixel on the whole panel so far. 3D CAD work is so much easier on a monitor this size and I'm happy I didn't succumb to the temptation of buying a curved one for gaming because even in games, at the right distance, it's truly amazing! I think you can get $50 CAD off Newegg right now, which is always appreciated. My only gripe is with games that doesn't support the ultra wide format (cough ... Elden Ring cough ...).

@mrfluffyhedgehog 2 жыл бұрын

these are the best monitor reviews there are. i hope you get a chance to test the ultra wide oled / neo (whatever marketing name they have) samsung monitors when they come out.

@Sil3nC4 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I bought the M34WQ approx. 4 weeks ago and am happy with it so far. I use it mostly for content consumption, light gaming and using the KVM to switch between my gaming PC and work laptop. Only issue I have is that the KVM loses the USB connection randonly every once in a while, leading to you sitting in an FPS shooter without sound or control for 5-8 seconds. The switching between the devices could be faster also (USB). The lack of curve is only a small issue when I want to read small text in the corner edges. Speakers are surprisingly good (for a monitor). The OSD and startup of the monitor is faster and more responsive than my ASUS gaming monitor, that's nice to have. I think considering price and availability here in europe, the monitor is a good value option if you can't or won't go for the more higher end options like the Samsung Neo G9 and similar type displays.

@kaisersolo76 2 жыл бұрын

Check your cable for that usb problem. Also flat monitors are the way to go.

@ablet85 2 жыл бұрын

@@kaisersolo76 for some people. I have two 34 inch monitors. One flat and one curved. I gave the flat one to the wife who complained about it after using my curved one whilst I was away. We both are fans of the curve.

@kaisersolo76 2 жыл бұрын

@@ablet85 Each to their own, It's a little more immersive but you lose some quality round the edges. I went with M32Q and I have had no problem with the KVM. Its been a life saver with working from home. These are great monitors

@georgeandreou695 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your efforts, really appreciate the time and attention to detail as usual. HU has been my go to place for monitor reviews, but I feel that, in addition to the in-depth technical data, it would be good to get an opinion on the real world performance, ie how much of the slow response time / overshoot / ghosting etc can you actually see when gaming at say 60, 120 and 144Hz. From a personal perspective, I've been getting really bogged down by the results in the tables and graphs, trying to compare panels in your league table, but find myself wondering, how much of this is actually noticeable when you're gaming.

@triadwarfare 2 жыл бұрын

Color accuracy is something you can safely ignore. It should be accurate enough not to look weird.

@josipreponj1928 2 жыл бұрын

Big part of it is personal preference. Most people don't like overshoot, but some don't mind it and prefer slightly snappier motion. It can also depend on what type of player are you, or how your eyes perceive the moving image - tracking eyes, fixed gaze, adjustable, mix. I would suggest Hardware Unboxed to cover full vrr range in their ufo pursuit shots (e.g. 60-120-240Hz/fps) so that people who are not familiar with all the data get an idea how it looks like in real life. Without a 2-3 proper reference images given numbers loose their meaning or impression. Seems like people prefer more ufo shots over numbers anyways. This might be a big issue - how many people do really use it, do they skip it out of not understanding it? Good thing is HUB switched their testing method to '3% gamma corrected' which is much more eye perception friendly compared to traditional '10% linear'.

@le_chef 2 жыл бұрын

The KVM switch makes this a perfect display for my work from home/gaming setup. Attaching my work laptop to this is a godsend and I ca n switch to my main rig while gaming

@kaspersergej 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest. You mean you can game better while “working” 😛

@elbastron 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's what I've been doing as well with the FI32Q. Just brilliant!

@DDHDTV 2 жыл бұрын

does this deliver enough power over USB C to charge your laptop?

@elbastron 2 жыл бұрын

@@DDHDTV no

@bluej511 2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine since release day. Been looking at an upgrade from my 29in. Then read the reviews and everyone rated it so highly. It's an amazing display, speakers sound decent for a monitor. 144hz, USB hub it's amazing.

@mabm85 2 жыл бұрын

You have any issues with back light bleed? I just bought a m34wq and have two small spots along the top left edge where it bleeds in a dark scene. I've heard this can be a fairly common problem, and the bleed is subtle, so I'm trying to decide if RMA is worth the hassle or I should live with it.

@sospylon5848 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for making ultrawide reviews

@TechLevelUpOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

i was expecting this review, Tim is always on time lol for sure i was shocked when i saw the price of this one, it's really hard to miss

@John.Fielding 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a ViewSonic VA3456-MHDJ last April, same size flat IPS panel with similar touted specs to this one except it tops out at 75hz and is missing most of the gaming focused features which makes sense as it's really an office monitor. If this had been available when I was in the market for a new monitor it would have been a strong contender, that KVM and the higher refresh rate would have easily been worth the extra ~$200CAD to me between what I paid for the monitor in front of me now vs what I see this one's currently selling for around here (a bit over $700CAD).

@santiagoberto7178 2 жыл бұрын

Came here to thank for the hub essentials checklist. Unveliebable we have came to this... so again, thanks for that info and great way to present it.

@tonyc1956 2 жыл бұрын

Finally some ultrawide content! Nice review Tim. Really appreciate the overdrive details. I'm running a previous gen Samsung UW1440p VA panel but only at 100 Hz so response and refresh are pretty much in sync. With the current shortages I can't find a GPU to push faster rates anyways and I'm not much of a shooter gamer anymore - RPG's and strategy mostly which don't require bleeding edge frame rates. My panel is also flat which I prefer and looked for as I use it instead of a dual monitor setup in some instances. I find 1800R to be a bit too much of a curve but am considering the 2300R of the 38" UW1600p panels which will be my next upgrade. Hopefully one of these units makes it into your review rotation. Big thumbs up!

@Elementral 2 жыл бұрын

Good review, as usual! However, does the monitor support DCC/CI fully? For example, LG monitors, although very good, are notoriously bad with the full DCC/CI spec compliance. I think a lot of people would appreciate it if you put a small section in monitor reviews with DCC/CI testing, so companies like LG are scrutinized when doing shady stuff, which is currently not being checked by any monitor reviewers I have seen. Keep up the good work!

@josipreponj1928 2 жыл бұрын

I also find annoying how some monitors are very slow to boot up, with unnecessary boot logos... monitors become bottleneck for OS boot times. I've never seen reviewers testing something like this. There are bunch more stuff.

@Elementral 2 жыл бұрын

@@rawdez_ In my specific use case, I just wanted to be able to switch display inputs without using the flimsy joystick (using software). For this to happen, you need the monitor to properly support this in hardware and its part of the DCC/CI support. So in essence they have "some" support for DCC/CI (like brightness, gamma, color adjustments etc) but not full coverage. I have read for many more user specific use cases with other parts of the DCC/CI spec, which I cannot remember exactly, but you get the point. The most annoying thing is not the support itself, but that there is absolutely NO information about this anywhere (regardless of manufacturer), so you can make an educated purchase decision. Reviewers also don't cover this topic at all.

@Elementral 2 жыл бұрын

@@josipreponj1928 I absolutely agree on this as well. Although I can give manufacturers "some" slack here, as the matrix controllers or the matrix itself (based on monitor type) could require some auto start up calibration or warm-up like period. But again, I do agree that its not even being tested anywhere at the moment, so consumers can make an educated decision regarding this.

@gordongreene9826 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews as always guys. Love the channel. I was wondering when you will be reviewing the AORUS FI32Q X . Waiting out on that review before I buy the Asus ROG SWIFT PG279QM instead.

@anthonycarla1734 2 жыл бұрын

great video ! thank you ! Do you think it can be enough for a photographer?

@abdullah1287 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual! To the point and accurate! can you make a review about the asus xg249cm? i cannot find any reviews for it anywhere. Thank You

@veqlargh81 2 жыл бұрын

KVM is THE selling point for me, and I was not evena ware of it untill this. Still on my old trusty dell U3415W just because of that feature. Excellent to know!

@fdeutschs 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting addition from Gigabyte. How would this monitor stands against the Acer Nitro XV340CK in terms of gaming/response time/overdrives, which I believe would be one of the closest direct competitors.

@MrLutijen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. HUB Essentials Checklist is a great feature! In the wake of recent HDMI 2.1 BS..., would you kindly add to the HUB Essentials Checklist HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for each product, so that we know what kind of signal could be pushed out of/into devices? Currently, there are four HDMI 2.1 chips on the market - 24 Gbps, 32 Gbps, 40 Gbps and 48 Gbps. Different companies install one of those four chips.

@rhoadsy 2 жыл бұрын

I've had this monitor since November and I like it. It was in my budget range and suits my non-competitve gaming and content needs. I've never experienced a curved panel, so I can't comment on that debate. For me personally, UW kind of spoils you, making it hard to go back to 16:9. Great review as always!

@arvi8843 2 жыл бұрын

Did you experience any coil whine issue (buzzing/hissing) with this monitor? I'm trying to decide between this and LG 34wn780 😅

@CosmicApe 2 жыл бұрын

@@arvi8843 This monitor doesn't have a fan so it shouldn't have any issues with coil whine or buzzing.

@CosmicApe 2 жыл бұрын

You're not missing out with a curve. Curved monitors are a gimmick that the industry has told consumers they need to buy to feel "more immersed" or have the edges "closer to you". All they do is distort your image.

@arvi8843 2 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicApe Thank you for the feedback on curved monitors. Bought LG 34WN780 instead which is flat too just like this gigabyte model. Curved monitors are way too expensive for me. 😅

@shutomasi 2 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicApe The math has been done and it’s mathematically proven that curved does fill out your natural field of view better than flat panels. However, that’s only assuming you sit at a specific distance. So it’s not a gimmick per se, but it’s still not worth making a fuss about in my eyes. The best way imo, is just to sit further and use a flat screen. Your eyes will thank you as well.

@CarthagoMike 2 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see ultrawides are getting some love. I personally still see them more as a production-type monitor than a gaming monitor though.

@MrNelahem 2 жыл бұрын

I do both on mine, and Halo Infinite, GOW PC, BFV, GTA V, Tomb Raider, Forza 5 all support 21:9 ultrawide and after playing FPS in that format its hard to go back to 16:9

@thatguy7595 2 жыл бұрын

I've always thought that the right curvature makes viewing easier because eyes don't have to change the focus distance as much.

@andrewnguyen8838 2 жыл бұрын

Love your in depth monitor reviews! Would you be able to do a review on the Prism+ 165hz ultrawide? The price point of their monitors is very appealing but there are no good reviews out there.

@JStefanA 2 жыл бұрын

Overall its good, especially because of the pricing. However it's far from perfect. I would have loved one more USB slot on the KVM plus a BETTER PLACEMENT FOR THE CONTROLS! Its super hard to use with multiple monitors and laptops on my desk. The way LG implemented the nipple in the middle of the monitor below the chin is the way to do it. The color I would've loved if the SRGB mode would match up with my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (out of the box colors on the laptop is spot-on).

@jjakkad 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! nailed it

@bitraboj722 2 жыл бұрын

THE REVIEW THAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YESSSS

@icemangaming5135 Жыл бұрын

Great video I loved how in depth it was new sub well earned, unfortunately at £500 a little out of my budget, I would love to see a review by you on the cooler master 34" gm34-cwq argb 144hz I know its a VA panel but if I want ultrawide, seems to be all I can afford.

@djsnowpdx 2 жыл бұрын

The HUB essentials checklist is so useful!

@Voorhess1 2 жыл бұрын

Great review ! Unfortunately in Brazil we have only a few options, like the LG 34'' 1080p and the G5. No IPS 1440p options =[ My 29'' UW will hold until then

@pretendawatch 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a monitor like this a market segment up. I want to get into ultrawides but the curve doesn't suit my multi monitor set up. I'd just want this but with better colour performance and variable over drive then I'm joking the UW gang. Thanks again for the amazing review.

@GamersHardwareNexus 2 жыл бұрын

Also Acer Nitro xv342ckp uses same panel as this one, and its doing great so far, been using it for around 3 months daily.

@mrCetus 2 жыл бұрын

Question: If adaptive sync is disabled and the monitor always runs at its maximum refresh rate are overdrive artifacts still a problem when playing lower FPS titles? I would assume not but am not sure.

@rodneypearce6113 2 жыл бұрын

Based on your review of the M32Q I got one. The KVM is really handy for using my work laptop, it's an excellent feature.

@Moe32244 Жыл бұрын

Could you please give me updates? Did you face any issues like dead pixels or weird issues? I want to buy this monitor and im looking for some feedback.

@rodneypearce6113 Жыл бұрын

@@Moe32244 I had one unit come faulty but I'm not sure if it was transit damage or not. The replacement has been good. The only issue other than that is the KVM sometimes doesn't recognise the active PC on power on, and you need to press the button.

@Moe32244 Жыл бұрын

@@rodneypearce6113 Do you think it’s worth it to purchase a warranty for it? My only concern is dead pixel or weird lines showing on screen… Gigabyte’s RMA sucks but the retailer that I might buy the monitor will charge me extra $60 for free replacements

@rodneypearce6113 Жыл бұрын

@@Moe32244 sorry I might not be able to help there. I suspect you're not from Australia so, here I just go back to the shop and they deal with it. Far superior IMO than individuals dealing with multinational companies.

@_6-6_ 2 жыл бұрын

As a 3d animator I've always been pushed away by curved monitors because they make straight lines and curves appear different. I've always been attracted to ultrawide for all my menus and node maps, so I'm really really excited for this compromise that's only 500!!

@KremsonKhan Жыл бұрын

exactly! as a graphic designer myself, i cant use curved Moniters! llol

@kickskii Жыл бұрын

There's Acer Nitro xv340ckp which is cheaper i recently picked mine up for 380$(tough I'm for India so you probably might find one for cheaper)

@coktele666 2 жыл бұрын

Very helping video ! What do you think about the Huawei MateView GT 34 ? Is it a decent alternative ? I still hesitate between the gigabyte g34Wqc, the xiaomi mi curved 34 and the huawei mateview gt34 wich one should I buy ?

@rdiznfriends 2 жыл бұрын

by far best monitor reviews on KZfaq

@casualplayerschannel1432 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for helping us make choices

@flioink 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully most of them have an option to use a VESA mount for a monitor arm.

@tomikivela7634 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, there's a HP x34 with the same panel, but atleast here in eu it is much cheaper, if you could get it in for a review that would be awesome.

@karabasbarabas8509 Жыл бұрын

How this monitor competes with HP X34? Thanks for your work! Revealing vendors' bs you do is priceless 👍

@AFriskyPigeon Жыл бұрын

I had an order of the M34WQ in place since Friday, meant to be delivered to store this friday. Saw a comment on the LTT video for this about the HP x34, which is £140 cheaper than I could get the M34WQ for. Expecting delivery in the next couple of days!

@irishRocker1 2 жыл бұрын

Was just watching your AOC CU34G2X review and wondering if you would test the new AOC AGON CU34G3S? However this also looks interesting. I guess it performs better for games (CSGO) and productivity (audio recording/photo-video editing/programming/productivity) I have a iiyama Prolite G2773HS 27 inch and i guess this would be much better than that as well?

@baghlani92 2 жыл бұрын

Just yesterday orderd my 144hz gsync monitor from lenovo so excited i was gaming on a 1366x768 tv it is going to be awesome 👍

@alexandernho 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! I've been tossing up whether to get either the M34WQ or the LG 34WN780, this helps in the decision!

@C.r.i.m.s.o.n 2 жыл бұрын

Which one did you decide on?

@alexandernho 2 жыл бұрын

@@C.r.i.m.s.o.n The LG. I do a bit of graphics work and been on the fence for a while. The HDR400 was the one thing I wasnt too clear on but this helped a ton.

@stuartandrews4344 2 жыл бұрын

M34WQ is on my list,but going to wait a few months & see what other monitors are released,just hoping my 9 year old BenqQ XL2720Z will last.

@dynastes4938 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thank you for this review! Very interested in this one. Gigabyte's M series continues to be expanded into more decent offerings. Question: Some have reported a somewhat hazy coating on this one, which is less clear than is the norm these days. Can you confirm this? Very nice job on the whole, always happy to watch.

@adamtajhassam9188 2 жыл бұрын

Due to quality control issues w LG I wouldn't recommend the 34850n though I was lucky to get 1 that worked .. your milage may vary. 1 stopped working after 2 yrs under regular use. Ty 4 another great review :) w no BS

@arvi8843 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I've been thinking of getting an LG 34WN780-B or this 😅 What did you end up buying?

@AbyssGFX 2 жыл бұрын

Should definitely do a review of the AOC U34G3X. Similar to the already reviewed CU34G2X, but this one is a flat panel IPS!

@stuartandrews4344 2 жыл бұрын

Been tempted with the Gigabyte M34WQ as it comes with AMD Free Sync, just been waiting for a decent review.

@MeisterNorek 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone recommend a good guide for monitor calibration without requiring external tools? (lighting/colour scanners) Been gaming forever but never really fine tuned my screens beyond some personal brightness/contrast adjustments, so quite new to all this stuff.

@apocalypseap 2 жыл бұрын

Hey just a suggestion, maybe you could play around with the idea of a darker background gradient for graphs? If you want. Maybe even have a darker Hardware Unboxed logo to go with it or something. That could be cool.

@cosmicgamer6648 2 жыл бұрын

Hello brother. Amazing review. But can you please show us what it looks like to play PS5 games on this monitor? And when our GPU can't handle that resolution if we set the ratio 16:9 and downscale the resolution to 1440p 2k. will it looks like a native 2k 1440p 27-inch monitor or blur? Or looks bad? Hope you see this comment. This kind of video and review is rare. Hope you make one.

@StephaneMorelle 2 жыл бұрын

I went for a Huawei MATEVIEW GT 34 wich have light curve, VA panel (great dark) and 165 Hz FreeSync Premium. I run it with a 6700XT at 144 Hz and after calibration it's fine with a 10 bit colour space

@Nurph86 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you are saying, but I always hear "Bounce Mode" and now I want a bouncing monitor with flapping arms. My daughter would love it.

@TheSharpZzHD 2 жыл бұрын

Any plans on reviewing the AOC AG274QXM? Its the first monitor to bring MiniLED HDR1000 to 1440p monitors.

@Arissi 2 жыл бұрын

i was literally gonna buy this and this confirmed my purchase

@OffTheBreakPB Жыл бұрын

I just picked up the curved variant of this monitor and have it mounted above my Samsung 49" G9. I'm now wondering if this flat IPS version would be better due to the viewing angles? I will not be gaming on it and typically use it for discord, youtube, twitch or some sim-racing apps. I would also be able to tilt it more due to it being flat, I think aesthetically the curved would probably look better on top of the G9 though. Would the better viewing angles be that much better and worth the loss in contrast? I normally use it in a dark room at night as well.

@TheGameBench 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Acer Predator X34p for a while now for gaming a productivity, and I've not once felt like the curve was off-putting while editing video or images. Granted, it's a pretty slight curve. I could see how a 1000R curve might be not so great for productivity.

@CosmicApe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how people don't notice it. I tested an LG 38GN950 that has only a 2300R curve and I thought it was very noticeable in how it distorted straight lines. Maybe it was more obvious on the larger 38" screen? But things on the left and right side almost looked like they were angled upwards, and any long straight line that ran across the middle looked like it had a noticeable bowing effect to it.

@fbaez91 2 жыл бұрын

i would like to know if you are going to review the x34gs, as right know I'm undecided between this and the x34gs so i would like to know if there is a lot of difference or which one should i get.

@aggamerytttv 2 жыл бұрын

plz do a video about DLDSR image quality. I'm curious to see if its worth using and what games are supported

@Johan87577 2 жыл бұрын

KVM is the dealbreaker for me and there don't seem to be many gaming 21:9 monitors on the market that offers a built-in KVM.

@kickskii Жыл бұрын

There is the Acer Nitro xv340ckp 34 inch which runs at 1440p and 144hz and has a ultrawide form factor while being a flat panel It also doesn't cost much either i recently picked one up NEW for 380$ which imo was a really good deal for it Comes with a USB hub behind it and a reasonable amount of input ports HDMI ports are 2.0 but at this price its probably not a concern as you can just use displayport

@ByteRoster 2 жыл бұрын

It's out of stock EVERYWHERE, gah I want this monitor so bad! Built-in KVM is a massive value-add for someone with a work laptop and a gaming PC, and a singular desk setup.

@Yeahboii1 2 жыл бұрын

I very much want an ultra wide and this is near enough but it seems a ruff upgrade for me trading a bit of response time for a bit of width not worth would need something else to make it viable some actual dimming zones or faster refresh but then be in Odyssey territory and be far to expensive

@coffee3125 2 жыл бұрын

How about a look at the similar HP x34 IPS ultrawide?

@choboutube 4 ай бұрын

Cheers, considering this now. The KVM function can share keyboard and mouse (and monitor) with all the different video inputs or just 2 please?

@hdwblade 2 жыл бұрын

Bro. I have the M27Q. Freaking amazing displays, coming from a WIDE variety of stuff before, they punch way above their price in terms of quality. That and the built in KVM has been a game changer for my work setup! Gigabyte is taking over with this stuff imo.

@marcuscooper9544 2 жыл бұрын

Still hoping that some day you may get hold of an Iiyama GB3466WQSU... so you can tell me what most of the settings on my monitor should be at!

@SuperSaiyaGinge 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I am noticing is a lot of the new monitors that are coming out only have one Display port instead of two. The curved variant of this monitor has two so I don’t know why they changed it.

@Nh_audios 2 жыл бұрын

Any plans to do the 34GP950, love the new checklist by the way

@Z0ku 2 жыл бұрын

Will you test the updated Gigabyte G34WQC, which is named "G34WQC A". Apparently it has a higher contrast ratio than the "G34WQC without A", and they removed the "Dynamic contrast ratio" from specifications compared to the original.

@Kenobiu3705 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be testing these new Prism monitors to see if they are actually good budget options ?

@spaceteapot 2 жыл бұрын

any idea if this is the same panel as the acer xv340ck? the dimming along the edges look very similar, but the panel is great otherwise.

@kell7689 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 34GN850 and honestly, I wish there was more curve. I can't really imagine a 21:9 flat panel... Seems odd. KVM switch is huge though.

@gix3985 2 жыл бұрын

hi i want to buy this . but i want to know about menu low blue light in picture menu can u tell me ? it have menu level or something open low blue light mode. thank you for help

@der__ 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of the MSI Optix MAG301RF. A 2560x1080 200hz ips ultrawide. Impossible to find any reviews, but seen like it could be a great monitor.

@jaymacpherson8167 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, is there a video that shows what these metrics look like on a monitor? The data are very useful, though it is difficult to extrapolate all of them mentally to what a real world experience is like.

@humanrich 2 жыл бұрын

Is this worth getting to replace my M27Q? I'm using a laptop with 1660ti (Vapor-15) and I'm wondering if I'm going to lose considerable further fps by moving up to 21:9 and having to draw the extra pixels.

@TheModeRed Жыл бұрын

Comparing this to your review of the G34WQC, it seems that olderw curved version is better overall for gaming!?

@Dudi4PoLFr 2 жыл бұрын

I hope that this year we will get a huge push in the ultrawide market. I really want something bigger than the standard 34-38" with 240Hz+

@stuartandrews4344 2 жыл бұрын

It's long overdue.

@user-wq9mw2xz3j 2 жыл бұрын

50" 8k 360hz

@stuartandrews4344 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-wq9mw2xz3j Would need a bigger desk...😁

@ManOfAttitudeLP1998 2 жыл бұрын

Viewsonic will release a mini led hdr 1400 200hz Ultrawide

@Dudi4PoLFr 2 жыл бұрын

@@ManOfAttitudeLP1998 Yeap but it's only 34".

@jonpadgett5477 2 жыл бұрын

I saw on the rtings website that this monitor also includes a Picture Quality overdrive mode, and that mode seems to be good for both high and low refresh rates. I did not see that mode tested in this video, was it not available on your unit? The rtings website claims the unit they tested was manufactured in August of 2021.

@shredman59 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great monitor. I would recommend if your primary use is casual and gaming to try to look at flat 34 vs a curved 34 in person. I have the LG 34GP83A-B curved 34 ips ultrawide and love it. For gaming, the immersion is huge.

@karlrichard5642 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this over the Gigabyte M28U for Photo Editing and Productivity?

@ionamygdalon2263 2 жыл бұрын

For those owning a 1080p gaming Monitor... Would it be possible to use FSR in conjunction with VSR? That could potentially yield better image quality and improve performance. Edit: VSR is Virtual Super Resolution, AMD version of NVIDIA DSR.