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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier gaming performance with fast response times and high contrast for deeper blacks, especially for HDR gaming, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) excels in these areas but at a premium price. Conversely, if you're looking for a larger screen with a higher resolution, which can enhance productivity and media experiences, and still provides a solid gaming experience at a more affordable price, the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is a compelling option. However, the Gigabyte may not match the Asus in terms of overall gaming prowess and peak brightness for HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-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
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 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 | 1.8 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 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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