Main trade-off
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
The 1440-pixel height does not provide the vertical workspace of a 4K monitor.
Head-to-head
LG 34WP65C vs Gigabyte M34WQ: Gigabyte shares peripherals across work and gaming, LG curves the same space
The short answer
Choose the LG 34WP65C-B for a curved ultrawide screen and a simpler single-computer setup. Choose the Gigabyte M34WQ for a flat panel and a KVM that helps a work laptop and gaming desktop share peripherals. Their native workspace is the same.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The 16Hz gap is less than one millisecond per refresh
At maximum refresh the LG interval is 6.25 ms and the Gigabyte interval is 6.94 ms.
What this is based on
1000 ÷ 160 = 6.25 and 1000 ÷ 144 = 6.94. The difference is 0.69 ms, not a measured latency result.
Main trade-off
Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
Its 3440 by 1440 desktop is wider than QHD but has the same vertical pixel count.
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Choose it for
- You prefer a curved picture for games and use one main computer.
- You want the 160Hz ceiling rather than a KVM.
- Main trade-off
- The 1440-pixel height does not provide the vertical workspace of a 4K monitor.
Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Choose it for
- You switch a keyboard and mouse between two computers.
- You want a flat ultrawide screen for work layouts and games.
- Main trade-off
- Its 3440 by 1440 desktop is wider than QHD but has the same vertical pixel count.
About this comparison
Compare LG 34WP65C-B and Gigabyte M34WQ for ultrawide work and gaming. Choose between a curved 160Hz screen and a flat two-computer setup.
Curved ultrawide gaming or a flat two-computer desk
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
One PC and a preference for curved gaming
The LG offers the curve and the higher refresh ceiling.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Better fit
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Good
A work laptop plus a gaming desktop
The Gigabyte KVM and USB-C video can simplify switching.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Depends
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
Flat documents and straight design layouts
The M34WQ is the flat-panel option.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Depends
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
More pixel workspace
Both are 3440 by 1440.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- Similar
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- Similar
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The 16Hz gap is less than one millisecond per refresh
At maximum refresh the LG interval is 6.25 ms and the Gigabyte interval is 6.94 ms.
How we reached this conclusion
1000 ÷ 160 = 6.25 and 1000 ÷ 144 = 6.94. The difference is 0.69 ms, not a measured latency result.
Both split into the same two work panes
Each equal half begins with 1720 by 1440 physical pixels.
How we reached this conclusion
3440 ÷ 2 = 1720. Scaling, window borders and app sidebars determine the actual usable layout.
The USB-C and KVM combination changes the desk, not the image
Among this pair, only the M34WQ combines USB-C video with a built-in KVM.
How we reached this conclusion
Compare the LG connection list with Gigabyte's USB-C input and KVM specification. Laptop charging wattage is not inferred.
Choice A
LG, 34WP65C-B
UltraWide 34-inch curved
A curved 3440-pixel-wide screen gives two apps more breathing room than standard QHD, then switches to 160Hz gaming. Built-in stereo speakers keep a simple desk self-contained.
- Best matched use
- Wide games and two work windows on one curved screen
Checked facts
- 34-inch curved 3440 by 1440 VA display
- Maximum refresh rate of 160Hz
- Stereo speakers and a tilt and height-adjustable stand
Choice B
Gigabyte, M34WQ-SA
M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
This flat IPS ultrawide adds horizontal room for two applications and keeps a KVM for switching the desk between computers.
- Best matched use
- A shared work and gaming desk with wide side-by-side windows
Checked facts
- 34-inch 3440 by 1440 IPS panel, up to 144Hz through compatible DP or Type-C, or 100Hz through HDMI
- Built-in KVM, two USB 3.0 ports and USB-C video
- 817.7 mm chassis width and 244.3 mm stand depth
- 130 mm height adjustment and 30-degree swivel each way
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | LG UltraWide 34-inch curved | Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native workspace | 3440 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 | Neither offers more pixels for your applications. |
| Screen shape | Curved 34-inch | Flat 34-inch | Choose based on viewing and layout preference, not diagonal alone. |
| Panel technology | VA | IPS | Panel family is a useful clue, but not a substitute for measured response and contrast. |
| Refresh ceiling | 160Hz | 144Hz | The difference is smaller than the raw numbers can suggest. |
| KVM | No advertised KVM | Built in | The M34WQ can simplify a two-computer desk. |
| USB-C video | No | Yes | The M34WQ has another way to connect a compatible laptop. |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes | Either can provide basic desk audio. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- LG states that its motion-blur-reduction mode cannot run together with FreeSync.
If you choose Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- The flat 34-inch chassis needs more than 32 inches of clear desk width.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Make switching computers the first question
If you use one computer, a KVM may be irrelevant. If you alternate between a work laptop and gaming desktop, it can remove a daily nuisance. The M34WQ lets compatible computers share the monitor's connected peripherals, provided you wire both video and USB paths correctly.
The refresh difference is modest
The LG reaches 160Hz while the Gigabyte reaches 144Hz. That is an 11.1% increase in refresh count, but only a 0.69 ms change in the interval. It should not outweigh a strong preference for flat versus curved, or the need to share peripherals.
Do not turn VA and IPS labels into a test result
The panel technologies are different, but these specifications do not measure black smearing, viewing-angle shifts or actual contrast in your room. Choose the curve and connection features first. If a particular motion artifact would be a deal-breaker, confirm it with model-specific testing before purchase.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No measured motion, color or contrast winner is claimed.
- Refresh-interval arithmetic is not input-lag testing.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current computer monitors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 6 of 50 models checked match every need here: “A roomy 32-inch workspace”, “Smoother motion at 120Hz or higher”, and “A comfortable screen for everyday office work”.
6 matching models from 50 checkedMeasured difference
LG UltraWide 34-inch curved lists 160 Hz for maximum refresh rate, 11% above Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor at 144 Hz.
- LG UltraWide 34-inch curved
- 160 Hz
- Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
- 144 Hz
- Comparable models
- 44 of 50
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “A roomy 32-inch workspace”, “Smoother motion at 120Hz or higher”, and “A comfortable screen for everyday office work”. A need with no documented match does not count.
Calculation noteThis uses the highest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings can limit when that rate is available. 44 of 50 models have comparable published figures for context.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| LG UltraWide 34-inch curved |
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| Gigabyte M34WQ 34-inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor |
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