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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily play casual games, the Gigabyte G24F-2 with its smaller screen and lower resolution will save you money while offering a decent experience. However, if you need a larger screen with higher resolution for productivity tasks or media consumption, the Gigabyte M32U is the better monitor despite its higher cost. Its larger size and 4K resolution enhance image clarity and multitasking capabilities. For competitive gaming, both have merits: the G24F-2 has a fast response time, whereas the M32U offers a wider variable refresh rate range and higher resolution, which might benefit immersion but could be less responsive. Neither monitor is ideal for high-end HDR gaming or professional color work in HDR video editing, but for digital photo editing with good sRGB coverage, they are both suitable, with the edge going to the M32U for its greater color depth and larger workspace. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1100:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 125 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 180 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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