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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize higher resolution for tasks like productivity or enjoying detailed media, the Gigabyte M28U with its larger screen and 4K resolution will serve you well, though it's pricier. For casual gaming, it's also quite capable. However, if you're into competitive gaming and are looking to save money, the LG 32GP850 will be better due to its higher refresh rate and excellent gaming features, at the cost of lower resolution. Neither is the best for HDR gaming or professional photo and video editing, but for general use, they both offer good image quality and color accuracy. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
4.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (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 LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$470
$600
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The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $600 | ||
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 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 430 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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."
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