If budget is a major concern and you're interested in competitive gaming, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X is a more cost-effective option with high refresh rates and a solid performance in fast-paced games. However, if you're willing to invest more for a richer visual experience with better clarity, higher resolution, and superior HDR performance for tasks like photo editing or enjoying HDR content, the ViewSonic XG321UG might be the better choice despite its higher price point. The ViewSonic's Mini LED technology also offers better image quality, but it might not be as suitable for fast gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
4.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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