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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are focused on competitive gaming and want a monitor that excels in that area, the Gigabyte M32UC with its higher refresh rate and better response time will provide a smoother experience at a higher price. However, if your budget is tighter and you prioritize work and viewing media over gaming, the LG 32UN650 offers good image clarity, color accuracy for productivity tasks, and media consumption at a lower cost, though it won't be as responsive for fast-paced games. Both monitors offer large screens and 4K resolution, so you'll get a sharp, immersive picture regardless of your choice. 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 refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
3.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.6
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$550
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.3
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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