If you are on a budget and mainly play competitive games, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X could be the better choice as it offers good performance at a lower price. However, for those who prioritize image quality in gaming and media, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max, with its superior contrast and color performance, could provide a more immersive experience, although it comes at a higher cost. The Pixio is also better suited for HDR content and editing work due to its wider color gamut and higher color depth, but if you're less concerned with these factors and want to save money, the Gigabyte could serve your needs well for general use and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
9.7/10
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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