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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen for a better productivity and casual gaming experience at an upper midrange price, the Gigabyte M32U with its 32-inch display may be the right choice for you. However, if you are a professional in digital photo editing or you prioritize image clarity and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, and are willing to pay a premium price, then the LG 27EP950 with its superior contrast and color accuracy might be more suitable, even though it has a smaller 27-inch screen and a less impressive refresh rate for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.0
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$3,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $3,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 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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