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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize impeccable contrast and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, and are prepared to invest more, the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) excels with its OLED panel. However, for versatile use including casual and competitive gaming, productivity, and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) offers very good performance and a high refresh rate which is quite beneficial for gaming, all at a lower price point. The Gigabyte lacks OLED's top-tier color capabilities, but is a well-rounded choice for various uses if you're looking to save money. 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 M32UC (VA)
  • Best in class for productivity
  • Good refresh rate
  • Good text clarity

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.7
PA32DC
M32UC
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.

Productivity

6.8
PA32DC
M32UC
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.

Media Consumption

9.5
PA32DC
M32UC
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.

Cost

$3,499
PA32DC
M32UC
$550
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The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PA32DC
M32UC
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PA32DC
M32UC
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
PA32DC
M32UC
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Competitive Gaming

4.8
PA32DC
M32UC
4.7
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
PA32DC
M32UC
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)Gigabyte M32UC (VA)

GENERAL

Price
$3,499
$550
Screen Size
32"32"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
Inkjet OLEDVA
Refresh Rate
75Hz160Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:12776:1
SDR Peak Brightness
500 nits500 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown506 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %95.8 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.1 ms8.7 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A20 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
5.2/107/10
Ghosting Score
10/107.4/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
30
HDMI 2.1 Ports
01
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)

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PC Mag

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 M32UC (VA)

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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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