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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer who values high refresh rates and low response times, the Acer XB323U-GX is a solid investment despite its higher price. However, for a more budget-friendly option, the Gigabyte M32Q offers good performance for casual gaming and productivity. Both monitors have a similar screen resolution and size, which means they'll be comparable for media consumption, but neither is optimal for HDR content. If digital photo editing is also a key activity for you, the Acer XB323U-GX has a wider color gamut, which is better for tasks that demand accuracy in color reproduction. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.7
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$455
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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