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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen size and prioritize high-quality image clarity for tasks like productivity, the Samsung S43CG70 with Mini LED technology could be worth the higher price. However, if you value a better gaming experience with a higher refresh rate and lower response time, the Gigabyte M32UC may be more suitable and cost-effective. The Gigabyte monitor also offers good performance for casual gaming and productivity, providing versatility at a lower cost. Remember, the Gigabyte M32UC may not be ideal for HDR content or high-end color grading, which might be a consideration if you're interested in HDR gaming and media consumption or professional photo and video editing. 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)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Productivity
9.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$550
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.3
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both good for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
4.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.3
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32UC (VA) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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