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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a major concern and you're interested in casual to competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M32UC with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support is a solid choice. However, the LG UltraFine 5K offers exceptional text and image clarity thanks to its higher resolution and is more suitable for productivity tasks and digital photo editing. The LG's glossy coating can make colors pop but might reflect more light, which could be distracting. Choose the Gigabyte for a budget-friendly, gaming-focused monitor, or invest in the LG if outstanding clarity for productivity and photo editing is a priority despite a higher price. 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 response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.6
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$550
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.0
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.3
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.8 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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