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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority, the Asus PG27AQN offers an excellent experience with high refresh rates and low response time, but it comes at a higher price. For casual gaming, the Gigabyte M32Q is a solid choice at a lower price, while also offering good performance for productivity due to its larger screen size. Neither monitor is particularly suited for high-end HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited HDR peak brightness. If digital photo editing is part of your workflow, the Gigabyte M32Q's color accuracy might give it an edge. However, the Asus might not be as cost-effective if gaming is not your top concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQN (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$949
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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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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