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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best response times and higher refresh rates, the Asus PG27AQDM with OLED technology provides excellent performance with its enhanced color depth and contrast. However, for typical daily productivity or casual gaming, the Gigabyte M32Q is considerably less expensive and its larger screen size could enhance multitasking and content immersion. The Asus excels in HDR gaming and media consumption with superior peak brightness, but if you're less focused on cutting-edge display performance and want to save money, the Gigabyte offers a well-rounded option at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$899
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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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