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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary focus is competitive gaming or immersive HDR gaming and media consumption and budget is not a constraint, the Asus PG49WCD with its wider screen and higher contrast will provide an excellent experience. However, if you're looking for a more cost-effective option that still performs well for casual gaming and everyday productivity, the Gigabyte M32Q offers a good balance at a lower price point. Keep in mind though that the Asus offers better overall image quality and a larger screen for a more engaging experience, while the Gigabyte favors those who need a smaller monitor with a respectable performance in varied tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
5.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.9 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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