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.
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!
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.
@@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 ...).
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
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.
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.
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 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.
@@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
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.
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'.
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!
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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!
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.
@@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. 😅
@@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.
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
Man I really want this monitor, except for the fact that it is flat. At 34inch ultrawide a curve is almost a must due to viewing angles. I'll probably go for the LG 34GN850
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 RU-vid channel, feels like I’m watching a datasheet being visually explained to me in a manner that’s easy to digest for everybody.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
One thing I would like to know when you review newer screen sizes, is how they compare to the old standard sizes. For example, is it like a 32” screen with extra width, or a 27” with extra width, or somewhere between. This would help understand the height of the screen and the pixel size. I’m sure I can work it out but it would be nice to have a quick mention of this in the review.
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!
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.
The best way I've found to show the importance of no-over shot is to play RedDead2 on a bright grassy scene and move the camera. Monitors with high over-shot look broken. (It's also handy because it's not going to run at the monitor maximum, which is cheating.)
I got mine yesterday and have to report that this is a huge downgrade for productivity usage compared to my old Dell P3421W. The coating on this panel is just terrible. Bright content like web pages looks grainy due to that coating. And the colors shift quite a bit in the corners from normal viewing distances due to the missing curve. I honestly prefer to keep gaming at 60Hz on my old monitor rather than working for 8 hours per day on this panel.
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.
In theory it should have less overshoot than with adaptive sync enabled. Same amount as @max refresh to be exact. Because it keeps updating at 144 and cuts off the over/undershoot before it exagerates. Some monitors can have different overdrive modes with vrr disabled. But there really is no reason do disable vrr.
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.
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
I stopped watching when he said it was flat. Imo staring at a flat ultrawide becomes an eye strain after some time. Having a curve in an ultrawide is a necessity as the edges are more focused in your vision
That's like saying a carseat has to have a small wedge top to bottom in the middle because it fits perfectly between our buttcheeks and testicles and makes it ideal for sitting.
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.
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).
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.
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.
I bought an GB M27Q last year (december 2020) and I'm thinking if I made the right decision considering I only have a 1650 Super. I'm lagging very hard in Apex if I go with full resolution, so I have to turn on adaptive FPS to have playable frame rates
@@triadwarfare just run your game in 1080p bro it's much better than looking at constantly changing textures and models with their adaptive fps implementation. You can also add a sharpening pass with NVidia filters on top to make non-native image look clearer
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.
I own one of these, I bought it a couple months ago because my old monitor was failing, and it's a decent stopgap until cheap 42" QD-OLEDs come out. A couple of things that I've noticed about mine that this review didn't mention: 1: The LED light on the bezel is obnoxiously bright. I ended up taping over it on mine to solve this problem. 2: It was very picky about my DP cable, only one of them (the shortest one) didn't result in random disconnects, but it's also possible this was the fault of my cables and not the electronics in the monitor. 3: There is a several seconds delay when switching video modes, where it blacks out the screen. When it's switched, it shows a small window in the middle of the screen with the resolution listed. This goes away after a few seconds. Overall, quality of the screen has been good, and well worth the $500 I paid. It's not a top-tier screen, but I didn't pay for one either, and I bought it with zero HDR expectations. I'm content, for now, though I'm not liking ultrawide as much as I thought I would when I ordered it. It'll do fine until my next upgrade.
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.
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
Goof review. However I just ordered the Dell S3422DWG 34" ultrawide monitor earlier today, it has been out for nearly a year and I am surprised you guys haven't reviewed it yet.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
If I could make a review recommendation, the MSI MAG301RF is a UW 2560x1080 200Hz IPS 30" monitor and seems to be the only IPS monitor in its class that gets up to 200Hz.
Just a bit of some feedback if they conform with the HDR 400 spec? Is it right to say it's fake hdr? I think saying something alone the lines of "they meet the HDR 400 spec, but we don't consider that to be adequate to consume hdr content because professionals use the hdr 1000 standard as a minimum" is more accurate. I wouldn't blame monitor manufacturers for a shitty standard that doesn't reflect what content creators use I'd fault the governing body..
The LG OLED Should be about $1000 for the 42" version, or so we estimate. Crazy to think that the best high end 4K display for a PC is a TV and not a monitor. There needs to be more choices in the monitor market like 38" and more sane options for other 43" monitors. LG will nail this high end PC market for the enthusiast and tech savvy users.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I have the Odyssey G7 32 inch curved and work from home. I really don't get your hate on it. I don't understand the distortion argument unless you're sitting too far away from the monitor then it is definitely not for you.
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.
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
