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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing, the Asus PA329C excels with its superior color accuracy and is well-suited for professional tasks that require precise colors, but it comes at a premium price and its gaming performance is lacking. On the other hand, if you're looking for a well-rounded monitor that offers good gaming performance with a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR) support while still being competent for productivity tasks at a lower cost, the Gigabyte M32Q would be a more cost-effective choice, although it may not match the color precision of the Asus for professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 1000:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
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Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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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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