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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming and can invest a bit more, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X could be a better choice due to its higher refresh rate, which makes games feel smoother and more responsive. However, for tasks that benefit from higher resolution, such as detailed photo editing or enjoying 4K media content, the Gigabyte M28U with its crisper 4K display is more suitable. Consider the FI32Q-X if the gaming advantage is a priority. Opt for the M28U if productivity and media consumption are your main activities, and you're looking to save some money without compromising on screen clarity. Both monitors offer an IPS panel for good color accuracy, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
4.8
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
5.7
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$500
$470
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 495 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 157 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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