If you're on a tighter budget and want a monitor that performs well for productivity and casual gaming, the Gigabyte M32UC might be a better choice. Its larger screen size is excellent for multitasking, and it offers good image clarity. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in a premium monitor and are focused on competitive gaming and high-quality media consumption, the MSI 45GS96QB's superior color depth, wider color gamut, and faster response time make it an excellent choice, particularly for its standout performance in competitive gaming scenarios. Keep in mind, the MSI's unique aspect ratio may not be ideal for standard productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
5.9/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.6/10
2.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.3/10
5.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$550
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the MSI 45GS96QB (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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