Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
Gigabyte
82 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
Samsung
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The GIGABYTE G34WQC2 is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor that delivers excellent value for its price, especially for gaming. Verified buyers praise its high contrast ratio and picture quality after adjusting settings, though it lacks HDMI 2.1 and USB ports. The 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are standout features, but users note that a powerful GPU is needed to fully utilize them. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious gamers seeking an immersive experience.
Pros
- High contrast ratio
- Great value for money
- 200Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Immersive curved ultrawide display
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No USB ports
- Requires calibration for best picture
- VA panel ghosting in fast scenes
- Needs powerful GPU for 200Hz
Value for money 3
Picture quality 2
Refresh rate 4
Response time 2
Connectivity 2
Build quality 1
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Creative
Professional
Portable
Specifications
| Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" | Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB | 95% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | No |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 37W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 7.36 kg | 3.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 20260.328score per dollar
vs
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"0.567score per dollar
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
