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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're focused on productivity and require a larger screen with higher resolution, the Gigabyte M32U's 32-inch display is ideal for multitasking with crisp text and image clarity. However, if you're a competitive gamer or want the best color and contrast for HDR gaming and media, the MSI MAG 271QPX will provide superior image quality and performance, due to its impressive color gamut and low response time, though it has a smaller screen and lower resolution. The MSI may cost a bit more, but for gaming and media, its visual quality is exceptional. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
10.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-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 | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.8 % | 138.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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