If you prioritize high refresh rates and fast responses for competitive gaming without spending much, the AOC 24G2SPU is a solid choice, although it has a lower resolution and smaller screen. In contrast, if you are willing to invest more for a larger, crisper display which is better for productivity and has decent gaming capabilities, the Gigabyte M32U offers a higher resolution which enhances image clarity and text quality, alongside being equipped with features more suited for tasks such as digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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