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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image sharpness and accurate color reproduction for tasks like digital photo editing are important to you, the Gigabyte M32U with its IPS panel is a solid choice, though it comes at a higher price. However, if you prioritize deeper blacks and better contrast for productivity and an eye-catching media consumption experience, the Gigabyte M32UC with its VA panel could be more appealing, and you might appreciate the cost savings. Both are suitable for casual and competitive gaming with VRR support and sufficient refresh rates, but the M32UC may offer a slight edge in visual depth during gameplay due to its higher contrast ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32UC (VA).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.0
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.8 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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