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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize professional photo and video editing with high color accuracy and performance in HDR video content, the Apple Pro Display XDR is a superior choice despite its premium price. However, if you're mainly interested in gaming, particularly competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a good balance of performance and cost-efficiency with features like a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support for smoother gameplay. If budget is a concern and you need a well-rounded monitor suitable for both productivity and gaming, the Gigabyte may provide a better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both good for casual gaming, though the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.1
7.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$4,999
$550
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
9.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both best in class for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 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 | 94.3 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
Shopping
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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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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