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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a professional in digital photo editing or need a monitor with outstanding text quality and image clarity for productivity, and don't mind the higher cost, the Apple Studio Display is a great choice. However, it is not ideal for gaming due to its poor refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M32Q offers good performance for casual and competitive gaming because of its higher refresh rate, variable refresh rate support, and strobing feature, making it better suited for gaming activities at a lower price. Yet, it doesn't match the Apple's performance in professional tasks such as photo editing and productivity. 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
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
5.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$455
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
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 M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $455 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 460 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 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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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