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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that offers better capabilities for gaming, the Gigabyte M32U, with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, provides a smoother gaming experience. However, if your main concern is image and text clarity for productivity or media consumption, and you're looking to save money, the LG 32UN650 offers a higher static contrast ratio and exceptionally good contrast overall, which results in more vivid images. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. The Gigabyte M32U provides better overall performance for a variety of tasks but at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$650
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
8.0
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $500 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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