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Updated April 12, 2024·
If exceptional text clarity and image sharpness for productivity or photo editing is your priority, and you are willing to invest more, the Apple Studio Display could be a great fit for you. However, if you prefer a larger screen with better contrast for a more immersive experience in gaming and media, and you're looking for value at an upper midrange price, the Gigabyte M32UC would be a suitable choice. It also offers a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, which are significant benefits for both casual and competitive gaming. Keep in mind that the Apple display will not perform as well for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of certain gaming features. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,599
$550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
9.5
9.6
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 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 | 218 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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 | |
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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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