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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you need a monitor for general productivity with crisp text and clear images, the Gigabyte M32U with its higher screen resolution may be the better option. However, if you're interested in competitive gaming and can stretch your budget, the LG 32GQ850 has a higher refresh rate which provides smoother motion and might give you an edge in fast-paced games. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited HDR peak brightness. The Gigabyte would suit digital photo editing well, but for print photo editing, the LG with its broader color gamut would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.0
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$650
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 600 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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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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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