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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer good performance in casual and competitive gaming due to a higher refresh rate and VRR range, the Gigabyte M32Q might be the better choice, particularly if a sharper text and image clarity during productivity tasks is important. However, if you value a larger screen, better static contrast, and are interested in a monitor that's more suitable for print photo editing, despite the higher price, the Samsung S43CG70 may be a better fit. Just note that the Samsung may not perform as well in gaming due to its lower refresh rate and response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.9
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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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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