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Updated April 22, 2024·
The Gigabyte FO32U2 with QD-OLED panel excels in HDR gaming and media consumption with its superior contrast, color volume, and lower response time, making it an excellent choice for immersive entertainment experiences. However, its higher cost reflects these advanced features. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M32Q with an IPS panel is more affordable and still delivers good performance for casual gaming and productivity, with better text clarity and ample USB ports. If budget is a concern and you're focused on mixed use, the M32Q is a solid option, but for visually-rich content and a top-tier gaming experience, the FO32U2 is unrivaled, albeit at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.8
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.6
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
10.0
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$455
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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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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