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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch responsiveness and deep blacks for competitive gaming, the Acer X27U with its OLED panel and very fast refresh rate might be worth the premium cost. However, if you prefer a larger screen with higher resolution for productivity and casual gaming, and also want to save money, the Gigabyte M32UC would be a smart choice. Keep in mind, the Acer offers better performance for fast-paced games, but the Gigabyte may offer a more immersive experience for media consumption given its larger size and higher resolution. Neither is ideal for serious HDR video editing or tasks requiring the most accurate color reproduction. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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