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Updated April 12, 2024·
If your primary concern is digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q offers better color coverage for print photo editing, but keep in mind that for HDR video editing, neither of these monitors is particularly suitable. For competitive gaming, both monitors are very good with high refresh rates and low response times; however, the LG 32GP850 slightly outperforms the Gigabyte M32Q with a higher refresh rate range for smoother gameplay. The Gigabyte comes with extra USB ports if connectivity is a major factor for you. If you're on a tighter budget and casual gaming, along with good performance for productivity and media consumption, is your focus, the LG 32GP850 at a lower price point could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GP850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Cost
$455
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The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.0
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.5
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (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 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 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 | 100.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 1 | 0 | |
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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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