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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate for smoother gameplay in competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a very good experience at a lower cost, though it's smaller and has a lower resolution than the Gigabyte M32U. Conversely, if you're looking for a larger screen with sharper image quality for productivity tasks and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32U's larger size and higher resolution will be beneficial, but it has a lower refresh rate, which might not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming, and it comes at a higher price. Both have good color accuracy for digital photo editing, but neither is ideal for advanced HDR gaming or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.1
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$365
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 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 | 1088:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"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."
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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