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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional color accuracy for professional photo editing or HDR video editing is a priority and you're ready to invest in a premium monitor, the Asus PA32DC might be worth the extra cost. It excels in image clarity, contrast, and color depth, making it excellent for tasks requiring precise color reproduction. However, if you’re focused on gaming, especially competitive gaming, or if you are on a tighter budget, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a very good refresh rate and response time, reducing ghosting and enhancing the gaming experience. Its overall performance in productivity and media consumption is fair, and it comes at a midrange price, making it more accessible while still offering a good quality display for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
8.0
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$3,499
$365
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $365 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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