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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional text and image clarity for productivity and digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display with its higher resolution could be worth the premium price. However, if you're a competitive gamer looking for a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate support for smoother gameplay, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X is a better fit at a lower cost. The Gigabyte also offers a larger screen size, but it will not deliver the same level of crispness due to its lower resolution. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, but for everyday use and gaming, the Gigabyte balances performance and price effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
4.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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