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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and slightly better overall performance for gaming and are okay with spending more, the Gigabyte M32Q might be the right choice for you. However, if you're looking for a cost-effective option that offers good gaming capabilities and more suitable features for digital and print photo editing, the MSI G274QPF-QD should meet your needs without significantly impacting your wallet. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte M32Q has a broader variable refresh rate range, which could enhance your gaming experience, but the MSI might give you sharper images due to its higher pixels per inch on a smaller screen. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
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 | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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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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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