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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Gigabyte M32Q offers a lower resolution but has a higher refresh rate which might be preferable for casual gaming, and it also comes at a lower cost. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte M32U provides a higher resolution that's better suited for productivity tasks and sharper image clarity, but at a higher price point and a slightly lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for competitive gaming. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming or media consumption. If budget is a concern and you prioritize gaming, the M32Q may be the more fitting choice, whereas if you value work and media tasks more and are willing to invest more, the M32U could serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.0
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
87.5 %
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 M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.5
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 1195:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 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 | 100.6 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | |
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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."
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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