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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize a good gaming experience with decent color accuracy for digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q might be the better fit. However, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K, while more expensive, offers superior contrast and is great for media consumption and print photo editing, thanks to its Mini LED panel delivering higher peak brightness and better overall image clarity. The ViewSonic, with its ultrawide aspect ratio, would also be more immersive for productivity tasks, but keep in mind its curved screen may not be everyone's preference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.4
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | 1400 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 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 | 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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