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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-quality color accuracy for tasks such as digital photo editing or print photo editing is important to you and you're willing to invest in a premium product, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for a larger screen size and better value for money, especially for productivity and casual gaming, the Gigabyte M32U is a compelling option. The Gigabyte offers a larger display and good performance at a more affordable price point, though it may not match the superior color performance and contrast of the Asus. Keep in mind that for competitive gaming, neither may be the best fit due to their refresh rates. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.4
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,999
$650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 7.1 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"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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