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Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4
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Gigabyte MO34WQC2

34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4

90
/ 100
From $749
VS
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 wins by 6
Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
Specdex verdict

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 lands at 90 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Gigabyte MO34WQC2 ahead by 6 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 Espresso 17 Pro if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 leads on hdr (88 vs 62).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 90
vs
84 Espresso 17 Pro

Score breakdown

Gigabyte MO34WQC2
90
display 95
motion 92
hdr 88
gaming 95
ergonomics 84
value 92
color 0
features 0
Espresso 17 Pro
84
display 0
motion 72
hdr 62
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
color 84
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 versus Espresso 17 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Gigabyte MO34WQC2 Espresso 17 Pro
Display
34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve
—
Resolution
3440×1440
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Refresh rate
175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode)
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Response time
0.03 ms (GtG)
—
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
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Connectivity
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W
—
Panel
—
Portable touch
Size
—
17"
Release year
—
2023

Gigabyte MO34WQC2

Pros
  • +34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
  • +Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
  • +Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Cons
  • −No DisplayPort 2.1
  • −1800R curve not for everyone
  • −OSD joystick fiddly

Espresso 17 Pro

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Gigabyte MO34WQC2 vs Espresso 17 Pro

Which is better, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Gigabyte MO34WQC2 or Espresso 17 Pro 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 Espresso 17 Pro? +

Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — leads on hdr (88 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.