If you are looking for a monitor that provides excellent productivity and a high-quality gaming experience without breaking the bank, the Gigabyte M32UC could be the right choice. It offers strong contrast and good overall performance at a more affordable price. However, if digital photo editing is important to you and you're willing to invest more, the LG 32GQ950 excels in color accuracy and image clarity. The LG's higher price also gets you better response times for competitive gaming, but it doesn't offer the same level of contrast for deep blacks as the Gigabyte. Both have large screens and high resolution, making them suitable for immersive gaming and detailed work, but your preference in terms of color fidelity for professional tasks or contrast for deeper blacks will be the deciding factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.6/10
8.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.3/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$550
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
4.7/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) 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."
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