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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and require fast response times, the Asus XB273U F with its higher refresh rate might be the better choice, though it costs more. However, the Gigabyte M32UC, with a larger screen and higher resolution, offers better value for general productivity and media consumption, making it a more budget-friendly option with a still respectable performance for casual gaming. Keep in mind that for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus with its superior color accuracy would be more suitable, yet for watching HDR content, neither monitor is ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both good for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 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 | Matte | 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 | 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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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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