Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS vs Gigabyte M34WQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M34WQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS and Gigabyte M34WQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M34WQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte M34WQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCSGigabyte M34WQ
75Gear score75
31.5″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $249Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS or Gigabyte M34WQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS and Gigabyte M34WQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: Gigabyte M34WQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).