From PC World: 34-inch ultrawide monitors, with a spacious 3440×1440 resolution, are a hit with gamers. (And PCWorld writers — I’m looking at one right now.) The extra-wide field of view is great for immersion, and the resolution is sharp without being as heavy on the GPU as a 4K screen. But these monitors don’t come cheap…at least most of the time. Gigabyte’s G34WQC from 2020 is a budget hit in this category, frequently going on sale for under $400. The newest version of the screen, the GS34WQC, might just follow in its footsteps.
The monitor shares most of the core specifications of its predecessor, most notably the 34-inch, 3440×1440 LCD panel with 1ms response time and a dramatic 1500R curve, much more pronounced than most of the screens in this category. (PCWorld’s favorite, the new Alienware OLEDs, have a 1800R curve factor.) Connectivity remains the same, with a single DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a headphone jack.
The rest of the spec list is a bit of a remix, with some being higher and some lower than the older design. For example, while the maximum refresh rate on the VA panel is a smidge lower at 135hz and brightness drops from 350 nits to 300, the contrast ratio is 33% higher at 4000:1. The new design also drops the dual 5-watt speakers, and I doubt anyone will miss them. It looks like the GS34WQC is probably a refreshed design with a new primary LCD panel at its core, possibly from a new supplier. But the focus on affordable gaming capability without any extra frills, like RGB lighting or a USB hub, could make it a hit for buyers looking for a deal.
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