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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharp, high-resolution display for tasks like graphic design or watching high-definition content, the Gigabyte M32UC with its 4K resolution might be a better fit despite having a slower response time that could affect fast-paced gaming. The LG 32GQ850, on the other hand, offers superior performance for competitive gaming due to its very high refresh rate and quicker response, making it a strong choice if gaming is a priority even though its resolution is lower, which might be less ideal for detailed creative work. Note that the LG's IPS panel also provides better color accuracy which is important for tasks like photo editing, but this comes at a higher cost. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.2
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.6
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.3
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$550
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $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 | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 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 Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"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."
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