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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier gaming, with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) excels, particularly for immersive single-player games or HDR content, but it's more expensive. However, if budget is a concern and you're looking for a larger monitor that's still good for a mix of gaming, productivity, and media watching, with higher resolution for sharper images in productivity tasks, the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) provides a good balance at a lower price. It doesn't match the OLED's performance in contrast and color but offers a solid all-around experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
10.0
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$800
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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