If budget is a constraint and you need a monitor that offers good value for casual gaming, everyday productivity tasks, and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32UC might be the better choice. However, if you're a serious gamer looking for the best competitive gaming experience, or if you’re into HDR video editing and need accurate colors for print photo editing, the LG 32GS95UE with its superior color depth and contrast might be worth the higher price. The LG's OLED panel will provide better image quality, making it more suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but keep in mind it might not be as bright as the Gigabyte's LED panel in well-lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
Best in class for productivity
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
6.2/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
9.6/10
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.3/10
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$550
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) 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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