Gigabyte MO34WQC2
34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
15″ · Portable USB-C
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 lands at 90 and Asus ZenScreen MB16AC at 80. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte MO34WQC2 if…
- ✓34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- ✓Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- ✓Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Gigabyte MO34WQC2Color accuracy and HDR performance
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 leads on hdr (88 vs 62).
Value for money
Asus ZenScreen MB16ACSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC more score per dollar ($279 vs $749).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte MO34WQC2 | Asus ZenScreen MB16AC |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve | — |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | — |
| Refresh rate | 175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode) | — |
| Response time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| Connectivity | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W | — |
| Panel | — | Portable USB-C |
| Size | — | 15" |
| Release year | — | 2018 |
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
- +34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- +Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- +Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
- −No DisplayPort 2.1
- −1800R curve not for everyone
- −OSD joystick fiddly
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Gigabyte MO34WQC2 vs Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
Which is better, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +
At $749, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +
At $279, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in color.
Does Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — leads on hdr (88 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Asus ZenScreen MB16AC? +
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — more score per dollar ($279 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.