LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B vs GIGABYTE M34WQC
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B (#2, best premium) vs GIGABYTE M34WQC (#5, best budget): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5/10 and the GIGABYTE M34WQC 7.8/10. At $1,200 versus $649, the GIGABYTE M34WQC costs $551 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B | GIGABYTE M34WQC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1200 | $649 |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | VA |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our ultrawide gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the GIGABYTE M34WQC made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #5 (best budget). 45" WOLED ultrawide with 240Hz at 3440x1440. The sweet spot of size and resolution with LG's proven OLED technology and anti-glare coating. Budget ultrawide champion with VA contrast at 144Hz. USB-C and KVM switch at $350 make it the entry point for ultrawide gaming.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5 out of 10 and the GIGABYTE M34WQC 7.8. The widest gap is Image Quality, where the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores 9.9 against 7 for the GIGABYTE M34WQC — resolution and colors. Speed also separates them: 9.9 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 7 for the GIGABYTE M34WQC. The GIGABYTE M34WQC claws back ground on Value and Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 144Hz on the GIGABYTE M34WQC; Panel — WOLED on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus VA on the GIGABYTE M34WQC; Response Time — 0.03ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 1ms MPRT on the GIGABYTE M34WQC; HDR — DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus HDR400 on the GIGABYTE M34WQC. They match on Resolution.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $1,200 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and $649 for the GIGABYTE M34WQC, a $551 difference in the GIGABYTE M34WQC's favor. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B for 45" WOLED 21:9 and 3440x1440 at 240Hz; the most common complaint is expensive. Owners praise the GIGABYTE M34WQC for 34" 144Hz affordable and VA panel contrast; the most common complaint is VA smearing in dark scenes.
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B
- 45" WOLED 21:9
- 3440x1440 at 240Hz
- 0.03ms response
- 800R curve
- Expensive
- Large footprint
- OLED burn-in risk
GIGABYTE M34WQC
- 34" 144Hz affordable
- VA panel contrast
- 1500R curve
- USB-C with 65W PD
- VA smearing in dark scenes
- Not OLED blacks
- 144Hz limit
Which should you buy?
The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is the better fit for immersive single-player games and racing/flight sims — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Image Quality and Speed. The GIGABYTE M34WQC is the better fit for budget ultrawide gaming and contrast priority, and the stronger choice if Value and Features matter more to you than the overall score. If the $551 saving matters more than Image Quality, the GIGABYTE M34WQC is the better value. The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a poor fit for competitive FPS; the GIGABYTE M34WQC is a poor fit for fast-paced competitive.
Choose the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B if
- Immersive single-player games
- Racing/flight sims
- Cinematic experiences
Skip it if
- Competitive FPS
- Small desks
Choose the GIGABYTE M34WQC if
- Budget ultrawide gaming
- Contrast priority
- Productivity users
Skip it if
- Fast-paced competitive
- OLED seekers
Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B better than the GIGABYTE M34WQC?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores higher overall, 9.5 to 7.8, with the biggest advantage in Image Quality. The GIGABYTE M34WQC is stronger on Value and Features, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B cost than the GIGABYTE M34WQC?
$551 more as of February 1, 2026: $1,200 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B against $649 for the GIGABYTE M34WQC. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Image Quality — 9.9 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the GIGABYTE M34WQC?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 144Hz on the GIGABYTE M34WQC. In use, the gap that matters most is Image Quality (9.9 vs 7 in our scoring): resolution and colors.