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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you need a monitor with a higher resolution for clearer images and detailed work, the Gigabyte M28U with its 4K resolution has the edge, making it suitable for tasks like digital photo editing. However, if a larger screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay are more important to you, the Gigabyte M32Q may be a better choice, especially for competitive gaming. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited peak brightness. For productivity, the M32Q's larger size could provide a more expansive workspace, but the M28U's higher pixels per inch result in sharper text. Choose the M28U for high-resolution work and casual gaming, or the M32Q for a larger display and a more responsive gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$470
$455
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | |
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Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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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