Gigabyte M32U (IPS)

Gigabyte M32U (IPS)

Gigabyte M32U (IPS)

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BEST RATING
Productivity:
4.4
CASUAL GAMING: Fair6.2/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor4.5/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Very Good8.0/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair6.7/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair6.7/10
CONTRAST: Fair6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Good7.9/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good7.9/10

The Gigabyte M32U offers a large 32-inch screen with a high 4K resolution, providing excellent image clarity and ample workspace for productivity. Ideal for creative professionals, its color accuracy is suited for digital photo editing. For casual gaming, the monitor provides a fair experience with features like variable refresh rate support, but competitive gamers might find its response time and ghosting to be limiting. The stand allows adjustments for comfort, and with multiple USB ports and HDMI 2.1 support, connectivity is versatile. While it can handle HDR content, its peak brightness might not deliver the most vibrant HDR experience. This monitor is a solid all-rounder at an upper midrange price, especially if your focus leans towards work and casual gaming rather than competitive gaming or the ultimate HDR media consumption. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

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Pros
  • High resolution ideal for detailed images
  • Large screen enhances immersion
  • Wide color gamut for photo editing
  • Adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning
  • Multiple HDMI 2.1 ports for connectivity
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast affects dark scene detailing
  • Unsuitable for HDR gaming
  • Limited brightness for HDR content
  • Slow response time can blur fast motion

Ratings by Category

Productivity:
4.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:
3.7
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:
3.2
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$650
Screen Size
32"
Resolution
3840 x 2160
Screen Type
LED
Screen Sub-type
IPS
Local Dimming Zones
16

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1125:1
SDR Peak Brightness
350 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
456 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
sRGB Color Gamut
99.8 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
7.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
Yes
Persistence Blur Score
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6.6/10
Ghosting Score
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7.9/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
140 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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8/10
Image Clarity Score
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8/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
0
HDMI 2.1 Ports
2
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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Tom's Guide

Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."

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