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Updated April 23, 2024·
If your primary focus is on productivity or casual gaming and you're looking for value, the Gigabyte M32U brings a large, sharp display and very good productivity performance at a notably lower cost. However, if you are a professional in digital photo editing or print photo editing and want superior image quality, particularly for HDR video content with higher brightness and contrast, the premium-priced ViewSonic XG321UG could be a better choice, despite it not being ideal for gaming due to its fair ghosting and poorer performance in this regard. Additionally, with its more advanced panel technology and higher HDR peak brightness, the ViewSonic is more equipped for tasks demanding high color fidelity and contrast, though it comes at a steeper price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$650
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
8.0
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 137 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 | |
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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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