If you prioritize stunning visuals and have a higher budget, the Gigabyte FO32U2P with its exceptional contrast and color quality is a great choice for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you are focused on competitive gaming and want to save money, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers high refresh rates and excellent response times, but with lesser contrast and color performance compared to the QD-OLED. For general productivity and casual gaming, either option would serve well, though the FO32U2P's larger screen and higher resolution might provide a more immersive experience at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
6.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.8/10
8.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.6/10
6.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
10.0/10
6.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$365
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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