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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and a high refresh rate, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X is an excellent choice, although it is more expensive and may not be the best for general productivity or media consumption. On the other hand, if you're looking for a balanced experience at a slightly lower cost, the Gigabyte M32Q is a solid option for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption, though it doesn't excel in the competitive gaming arena as much as the FI32Q-X. Both have similar screen size and resolution, but the FI32Q-X has a higher contrast and peak brightness, which doesn't necessarily translate to better HDR performance. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.7
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$455
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 157 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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