GIGABYTE - M34WQ - 34" IPS Ultrawide Gaming Monitor - WQHD 3440x1440 - 144Hz - 1ms MPRT - AMD FreeSync Premium - Type C KVM - HDMI, DP, Type C - Height Adjustable - Black

Pros: -34" Ultrawide screen offers loads of real estate for both work and play
-144Hz via DP offers buttery-smooth performance
-Colors look great, but blacks are a little too grey. Only noticeable when it's really dark room.
-The M34WQ offers pretty good ergonomics
-Built-in KVM switch for utilizing different devices. Once I figured it out, it's been such a huge benefit allowing me to switch from my home laptop and work laptop!

Cons: -KVM switch setup was wonky and a bit difficult, for me. Gigabyte doesn't really provide adequate instructions for setting it up. It took me a few days of trail and error testing different cables and configurations to get the desired results.
-I had some issues with screen resolution and refresh rate with my work laptop (using HDMI). It may have correlated with the KVM issue; the M34WQ was suffering from "right screen shift" and judder. I seem to have it resolved and I'm pleased to say that the resolution issues have ceased. Switching between laptops via KVM button is working flawlessly!

Overall Review: Overall, I would absolutely recommend this monitor to anyone looking to experience the joy of an ultrawide monitor! There's absolutely nothing else comparable at this price point of $489! After loads of research (I'm talking months!), the closest thing I could find with almost identical specs, was LG's 34GN850-B and 34GP950G-B, but you're looking at spending about $1000-$1300 with just slightly higher refresh rates and some mediocre RGB lighting and no built-in KVM! So, this monitor is an absolute steal! Being able to switch from my work laptop to my personal laptop/desktop via the built-in KVM switch has been terrific (once you get it set up properly, though). I've had no issues with text or font will using it for work emails and productivity. Gaming has been buttery smooth at 144hz refresh rate over DP and using the FPS reticle and tools are extremely helpful in getting off timely shots at the enemy. I play a lot of Civ VI, too, and the speed and real estate has greatly improved my gaming experience. If you're in the market for a new monitor and have been contemplating going to a larger 3440 x 1440 (21:9) or higher monitor, let me tell you to look no further. You won't be disappointed with the performance of this monitor! It's been excellent!

Pros: Overall, I love this monitor. There is nothing to really complain about, BUTY

Cons: None

Overall Review: Overall, I love this monitor. I've owned various monitors over the years and none of them even compare to this monitor. There is nothing to really complain about regarding the features, BUT the upstream USB type B port on my monitor broke (broken center piece in connector upon plugging in; see attached picture). Because of this, I'm unable to fully utilize the KVM features of this monitor. If the upstream USB port wasn't so cheap and didn't break so easily, then I'd give this monitor a 5/5.