For competitive gaming where fast response and high refresh rates are key, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is a cost-effective choice that offers very good performance. However, if you're looking for the best experience in media consumption, including HDR gaming and video editing with deeper blacks and superior color range, and are willing to invest more, the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) with its higher resolution and exceptional color quality is the better option. Keep in mind, for productivity tasks like digital photo editing, both monitors will serve well, but the FO32U2's higher resolution and color accuracy give it an edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
6.8/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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