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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a smoother gaming experience with higher refresh rates and variable refresh rate support, the Gigabyte M32Q would be a better fit, especially for competitive gaming. However, if you favor better image quality for casual use, including watching movies and productivity with higher resolution, the LG 32UN650 with its higher screen resolution and contrast may suit you better, though it has a lower refresh rate which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte also offers slightly better brightness, which can be a plus for gaming and general use in brighter environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
3.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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