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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive gaming and media experience and are willing to invest more, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with its large, ultra-wide screen and excellent HDR capabilities could greatly enhance your gameplay and movie watching. However, if budget is a priority and you're focused on general productivity with casual gaming, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a 4K resolution on a more traditional screen size at a better price point, though its performance in competitive gaming and color-intensive tasks won't match the Samsung's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$550
$1,024
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.3
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both good for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.3
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 nits | 2000 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 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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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