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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end photo and video editing, especially for HDR content, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its superior color accuracy and brightness would serve you well, but at a premium price. For casual and competitive gaming, along with general productivity and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32U offers good performance at a significantly lower cost but with less impressive color volume and brightness. If budget constraints are less of a concern and top-tier visual fidelity is a must, the Asus monitor stands out; however, for a balance between performance and price, the Gigabyte is a practical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.8
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$650
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.5
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 | 10 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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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