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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority and you're willing to spend more, go for the Asus PG27AQN, as its high refresh rate and low response time offer smoother gameplay. However, if productivity and media consumption are more important and you prefer a larger screen with higher resolution at a lower price, the Gigabyte M32UC fits the bill, plus its contrast is better for darker scenes. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media, but the Gigabyte handles color-intensive tasks like photo editing well enough for most users. Choose based on your primary use and budget considerations. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 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 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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