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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into casual or competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M27Q-X with its higher refresh capabilities and response times will provide a smoother gaming experience. For productivity tasks such as digital photo editing where color accuracy matters, both monitors do well, but the Gigabyte has a slight edge due to its wider color gamut coverage. However, if you prefer a larger screen for a more immersive media consumption experience and can sacrifice some gaming performance, the LG 32UN650's higher resolution might appeal to you, although it doesn't support true HDR gaming and media. Both have adjustable stands for ergonomic setup, but keep in mind the tradeoff between gaming performance and immersive media experience when making your choice. 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 LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.1
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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