Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB
Uses less electricity than 53% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €13 a year, €128 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 31.0 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €13 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 51.0 W
- 1.6× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 46 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (51% of models). In HDR it draws 51.0 W, 1.6 times its SDR power. Of 5 Cooler Master models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 531 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 530 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- ViewSonic VS19257(VX3218C-2K) 45 kWh same
- Misura P23EG34RWA01B 45 kWh same
- Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB 45 kWh
- Koorui MG34H8Q 45 kWh same
- Philips 346E2LAE 45 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GM34-CWQ ARGB | LX34 ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €13 | €2 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €64 | €12 | −€52 |
| 10 years | €128 | €24 | −€105 |
| 15 years | €192 | €35 | −€157 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Power in SDR and HDR
Cost by viewing time
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours a day | 23 | €6 |
| 4 hours a day | 45 | €13 |
| 8 hours a day | 91 | €26 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB (this model) | 45 | — |
| 8 | €10 | |
| 8 | €10 | |
| 12 | €10 | |
| 23 | €6 | |
| 29 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 31.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 51.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 34″
- Resolution
- 3440×1440
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 9 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 8 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Cooler Master under one model number.
GM34-CWQ ARGB
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 45 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €13 a year, or €128 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 51.0 W instead of 31.0 W, 1.6 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.