The catch
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
A 4K monitor offers more vertical workspace than this 1440-pixel height.
Side by side
LG 34WP65C vs Gigabyte M34WQ: On Gigabyte, peripherals are shared across work and gaming, while LG curves the same space
Quick verdict
A curved ultrawide screen and a simpler single-computer setup point to the LG 34WP65C-B. A flat panel and a KVM that lets a work laptop and gaming desktop share peripherals point to the Gigabyte M34WQ. Native workspace is the same on both.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A 16Hz gap amounts to less than one millisecond per refresh
The LG interval at maximum refresh is 6.25 ms, and the Gigabyte interval is 6.94 ms.
Where this comes from
1000 ÷ 160 = 6.25 and 1000 ÷ 144 = 6.94. That leaves a difference of 0.69 ms, which is not a measured latency result.
The catch
Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
The 3440 by 1440 desktop is wider than QHD, though it has the same number of vertical pixels.
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Why pick it
- A curved picture suits your games, and you use one main computer.
- The 160Hz ceiling matters more to you than a KVM.
- The catch
- A 4K monitor offers more vertical workspace than this 1440-pixel height.
Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Why pick it
- A keyboard and mouse get switched between your two computers.
- A flat ultrawide suits your work layouts and games.
- The catch
- The 3440 by 1440 desktop is wider than QHD, though it has the same number of vertical pixels.
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What this page compares
LG 34WP65C-B and Gigabyte M34WQ go head to head for ultrawide work and gaming. The decision is a curved 160Hz screen or a flat two-computer setup.
A flat two-computer desk or curved ultrawide gaming
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A preference for curved gaming with one PC
The curve and the higher refresh ceiling both come from the LG.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Better fit
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Good
A gaming desktop alongside a work laptop
Switching can be simplified by the Gigabyte KVM and USB-C video.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Depends
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
Straight design layouts and flat documents
The flat-panel option is the M34WQ.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Depends
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
A larger pixel workspace
Each is 3440 by 1440.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Similar
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
A 16Hz gap amounts to less than one millisecond per refresh
The LG interval at maximum refresh is 6.25 ms, and the Gigabyte interval is 6.94 ms.
How we worked this out
1000 ÷ 160 = 6.25 and 1000 ÷ 144 = 6.94. That leaves a difference of 0.69 ms, which is not a measured latency result.
The same two work panes result on both
Physical pixels of 1720 by 1440 are where each equal half begins.
How we worked this out
3440 ÷ 2 = 1720. The actual usable layout is determined by scaling, window borders and app sidebars.
USB-C with KVM changes the desk and not the image
Only the M34WQ in this pair combines USB-C video with a built-in KVM.
How we worked this out
Set the LG connection list beside Gigabyte's USB-C input and KVM specification. Nothing is inferred about laptop charging wattage.
Option A
LG, 34WP65C-B
UltraWide 34-inch curved
On this curved 3440-pixel-wide screen, two apps get more room than on standard QHD, and gaming runs at 160Hz. Built-in stereo speakers keep a simple desk self-contained.
- Best for
- One curved screen for wide-format games and two work windows
Facts we checked
- Curved 34-inch VA display at 3440 by 1440
- Tops out at 160Hz refresh
- Stereo speakers, plus a stand that tilts and adjusts in height
Option B
Gigabyte, M34WQ-SA
M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
Two applications fit side by side on this flat IPS ultrawide, and its KVM lets you switch the desk between computers.
- Best for
- A desk for both work and gaming, with wide windows next to each other
Facts we checked
- 34-inch IPS panel, 3440 by 1440, with up to 144Hz over compatible DP or Type-C, or 100Hz over HDMI
- A built-in KVM, two USB 3.0 ports and USB-C video
- 817.7 mm of chassis width and 244.3 mm of stand depth
- 130 mm of height adjustment and 30-degree swivel each way
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | LG UltraWide 34-inch curved | Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native workspace | 3440 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 | More pixels for your applications are not offered by either. |
| Screen shape | Curved 34-inch | Flat 34-inch | Let viewing and layout preference drive the choice, and not diagonal alone. |
| Panel technology | VA | IPS | Panel family is a useful clue, though it cannot stand in for measured response and contrast. |
| Refresh ceiling | 160Hz | 144Hz | The raw numbers can make the difference look bigger than it is. |
| KVM | No advertised KVM | Built in | A two-computer desk can be simplified by the M34WQ. |
| USB-C video | No | Yes | The M34WQ offers a further way to connect a compatible laptop. |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes | Basic desk audio is possible with either. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- According to LG, the motion-blur-reduction mode and FreeSync cannot be used at the same time.
With Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Clear desk width of more than 32 inches is required for the flat 34-inch chassis.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick the LG 34WP65C-B if you want a curved ultrawide and a simpler single-computer setup. Pick the Gigabyte M34WQ if a flat panel and a KVM, which helps a work laptop and gaming desktop share peripherals, matter more. The native workspace does not differ.
Ask first whether you switch computers
A KVM may not matter at all if you use one computer. Alternating between a work laptop and a gaming desktop is where it can remove a daily nuisance. Compatible computers can share the M34WQ's connected peripherals, provided both video and USB paths are wired correctly.
Refresh differs by a modest margin
160Hz is the LG's ceiling and 144Hz is the Gigabyte's. That works out to an 11.1% increase in refresh count, yet the interval changes by only 0.69 ms. A strong preference for flat versus curved, or the need to share peripherals, should count for more.
VA and IPS labels are not test results
These specifications cover different panel technologies, but they don't measure black smearing, viewing-angle shifts or actual contrast in your room. Decide on the curve and connection features first. Should a particular motion artifact be a deal-breaker, confirm it with model-specific testing before you buy.
What this page can’t tell you
- We claim no winner on measured motion, color or contrast.
- Arithmetic on refresh intervals is not input-lag testing.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 6 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “A spacious 32-inch workspace”, “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, and “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”.
6 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved lists 160 Hz for top refresh rate, 11% more than the 144 Hz on Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- 160 Hz
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- 144 Hz
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A spacious 32-inch workspace”, “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, and “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the fastest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings decide when you get that rate. For context, 44 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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A keyboard and mouse get switched between your two computers.
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