Gigabyte G34WQCP WQHD VA 190 Hz curved gaming monitor review: Faster than ever

The Gigabyte G34WQCP is a 34-inch curved WQHD VA gaming monitor with 190 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color.

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I’ve observed lately that gaming monitors are getting quicker. Screen draw times haven’t changed but input lag seems to get lower with each new model introduction. I was impressed with anything below 30ms in the past. Now, I’m routinely seeing 20ms and less. At that point, anyone but a top gaming pro won’t perceive any lag. In-game movement becomes an extension of the mouse and keyboard and every command is instantly translated into smooth motion.

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The Gigabyte G34WQCP is first, a superb gaming monitor. Though 190 Hz might be thought of as closer to the back of the pack rather than the 240 Hz I see from more expensive screens, the G34WQCP makes a lot of this attribute. Its total input lag is just 20ms which puts it in striking distance of many 240 Hz displays. You’re getting that same feel for a substantial discount.

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It also offers the 34-inch 21:9 experience that no 27-inch 16:9 screen can. Curved ultra-wide monitors deliver an immersive feel that is difficult to replicate with a flat panel. The G34WQCP has one of the best VA monitors I’ve seen of late with around 5,000:1 contrast, well above the class average. And though it doesn’t have Quantum Dots or Mini LEDs, it presents a sharp, bright and vividly colorful image that looks great right out of the box.

The Gigabyte G34WQCP is a classic, “everything you need and nothing you don’t” gaming monitor. It makes a few minor sacrifices but delivers performance in spades while looking great in the process.

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Christian Eberle
Christian Eberle
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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.

2 Comments Comment from the forums
  • lttenso
    Hi... I was ready to Pull the trigger, but then i saw a new revison on gigabyte site, called g34wqcp rev. 2.0, with some diferences... 10bit display panel, mor nits of brigtness, a new stand... Etc... Does the 10 bit panel makes diference? The strange thing is, it maintain the same name with a complete diferent monitor... What do you think about this? Thank you
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  • cyrusfox
    My main complaint here is the VA panel, though less of a concern as it is a curved display and per your review, sounds like it is the best of this substandard display tech (I have a samsung VA ultrawide and the color shift from center to edge is horrendous, no curve though). Sadly many games I enjoy don't allow ultrawide configuration (SC2). As such I will stick with 16:9|16:10|4:3 configurations going forward.
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