If you're a competitive gamer looking for the smoothest experience, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 offers a higher refresh rate, which ensures less motion blur and more fluid gameplay. However, for immersive HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG32UCDM boasts a larger screen, giving you more visual real estate and potentially more vibrant images, albeit at a higher cost. For productivity, the Asus's larger screen and higher resolution are advantageous as they provide more workspace and sharper text, which may justify the extra expense for professional use. If budget is a concern and you also engage in activities like photo editing, the Gigabyte's excellent color accuracy and wider color gamut support come at a more accessible price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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