If you prefer a larger screen and a monitor that can handle a variety of tasks including casual gaming and digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q could be the right choice, despite it being more expensive. However, if you are looking for sharp text and image clarity, especially for competitive gaming, the LG 27GP83B might serve you better and save you some money. Both monitors will not offer the best experience for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color volume, so if HDR content is a priority, these options may not be ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
6.0/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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