Design and Ergonomics

The general design of the monitor is almost identical to Gigabyte's more expensive ultrawide offerings. From the front, the Gigabyte GS34WQC looks mostly unassuming. The 34" ultrawide panel is surrounded by thin bezels measuring 9 millimeters on the sides and top and 20 millimeters at the bottom. The bottom bezel has a centrally positioned Gigabyte logo.


The base has a steel core and is covered in matte black plastic. It spans 49 centimeters in width and 24 centimeters in depth, so that's the minimum amount of desk space you'll need to accommodate the GS34WQC.


The stand is connected to the base with a single screw. Four supplied screws are needed to attach it to the panel; manufacturers usually go with a screwless mechanism, but this was probably a cheaper option for Gigabyte. The stand has an oval cutout which you can use to route the cables. The hole (and cables) stays hidden as long as you don't prop the panel as high as it can go, which won't be necessary at normal table heights and sitting positions.


The panel has a 1500R curve that is almost completely unnoticeable in everyday use and makes the panel look more natural from a normal sitting distance.


The screen of the Gigabyte GS34WQC can be tilted from -5 to +25°. Because of the sheer size of the panel, using both hands is recommended.


Also adjustable is the height of the panel. In the topmost position, the distance from the table to the bottom edge of the screen is 140 mm, and 35 mm after pushing the screen as low as it will go. That gives the monitor a total height-adjustment range of 105 mm.


Removing the stand reveals four VESA 100x100 mounting holes. Those can be used to mount the monitor to a standard table or wall mount.