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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize professional-grade color accuracy and high dynamic range for tasks like HDR video editing and print photo editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its MiniLED IPS panel and wide color gamuts would be a strong choice, despite its higher price. On the other hand, if your focus is on a balance of gaming, media consumption, and productivity at a more affordable price point, the Gigabyte M32UC would serve you well, especially with its high contrast VA panel which is good for deep blacks in media content, though it won't match the Asus in color precision and peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Media Consumption
8.8
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$2,999
$550
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 M32UC (VA) 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 M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.7
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
9.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both best in class for productivity.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 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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