If you're on a tighter budget and want a larger screen, the Gigabyte M32UC with its 32-inch display is a cost-effective option that's great for productivity with good image quality, decent for casual gaming, and has a good contrast for darker scenes. However, if you prioritize higher quality for HDR gaming and media consumption and are able to invest more, the Innocn 27M2V offers superior brightness, better colors for photo editing, and a higher HDR peak brightness, although it has a smaller 27-inch screen. The Gigabyte could suit you well for everyday tasks and some gaming, while the Innocn excels in picture quality and color accuracy, making it ideal for creative professionals and a superior media consumption experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good contrast
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3/10
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
5.9/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.3/10
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$550
$730
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.6/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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