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BenQ EW3270U vs Gigabyte M32U
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Products
BenQ EW3270U
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Max Refresh Rate60 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeVA
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
Variants
- EW3270U (32")
- M32U (32")
Our Verdict
BenQ EW3270U
Gigabyte M32U
The Gigabyte M32U and the BenQ EW3270U use different panel technologies, but the Gigabyte is still better for most people overall. The Gigabyte has a much faster refresh rate, significantly better motion handling, and lower input lag. The Gigabyte has better ergonomics, and it has two HDMI 2.1 ports, so it's a better choice for some console gamers. On the other hand, the BenQ has much better contrast, so if you're in a dark room and the other things don't matter to you, it's a better choice.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Size
32"
32"
Weight (without stand)
13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Weight (with stand)
15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
1.2
7.7
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
15.0" (38.1 cm)
19.4" (49.4 cm)
Base Depth
8.5" (21.6 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
Weight (With Display)
15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
32"
Housing Width
28.2" (71.6 cm)
Housing Height
16.7" (42.3 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.5" (1.3 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.5" (1.3 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
7.7
6.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
2,740 : 1
1,125 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
1,043 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
2.5
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.1
7.8
Real Scene
262 cd/m²
323 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
270 cd/m²
312 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
270 cd/m²
344 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
270 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
270 cd/m²
349 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
270 cd/m²
350 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
269 cd/m²
312 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
270 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
270 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
270 cd/m²
348 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
270 cd/m²
348 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.007
Minimum Brightness
48 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
5.6
6.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
249 cd/m²
361 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
265 cd/m²
409 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
265 cd/m²
456 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
265 cd/m²
460 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
265 cd/m²
463 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
265 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
264 cd/m²
408 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
264 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
265 cd/m²
459 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
265 cd/m²
462 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
265 cd/m²
463 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.008
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.8
7.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
48°
39°
Color Washout From Right
52°
39°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
65°
48°
Color Shift From Right
70°
49°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
46°
44°
Brightness Loss From Right
51°
44°
Black Level Raise From Left
24°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
21°
34°
Gamma Shift From Left
11°
35°
Gamma Shift From Right
12°
40°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.5
7.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
35°
32°
Color Washout From Above
35°
34°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
69°
46°
Color Shift From Above
70°
57°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
35°
Brightness Loss From Above
35°
36°
Black Level Raise From Below
46°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
44°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
9°
60°
Gamma Shift From Above
11°
59°
Gray Uniformity
8.2
8.0
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.651%
3.138%
50% DSE
0.141%
0.145%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.192%
5% DSE
0.070%
Black Uniformity
6.7
6.3
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.518%
1.734%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
2.306%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
7.5
8.9
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Srgb
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
104.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.49
2.09
Color Temperature (Avg.)
5,969 K
6,269 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
2.50
1.34
Contrast Setting
50
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
3
Default
Brightness Setting
100
65
Measured Brightness
286 cd/m²
174 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.6
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
User
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.73
0.52
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,529 K
6,523 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.20
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.58
0.31
Contrast Setting
49
50
RGB Settings
97-94-99
97-100-99
Gamma Setting
3
2.2
Brightness Setting
24
15
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.4
9.4
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.2%
99.8%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
87.6%
82.8%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
7.5
7.5
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
87.0%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Cinema HDR
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
69.4%
63.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Cinema HDR
HDR Mode
DCI P3 xy
81.1%
HDR Color Volume
7.0
7.3
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
73.2%
62.6%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Cinema HDR
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
66.9%
27.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Cinema HDR
HDR Mode
Text Clarity
9.5
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
VA
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.6
7.2
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.1%
5.6%
Indirect Reflections
2.9%
3.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.2%
2.7%
Gradient
9.7
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.6
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.2%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
92.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Color Bleed
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.000%
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.4
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
60 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
40 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Native
60 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
VRR Motion Performance
7.5
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Picture Quality
Variable Overdrive Advertised
Yes
Avg. CAD
194
Best CAD
187
Worst CAD
214
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.1
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
51%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
56%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
74%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
7.7
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Avg. CAD
163
Best 10% CAD
94
Worst 10% CAD
258
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
7.5 ms
5.0 ms
Total Response Time
14.9 ms
7.5 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
Balance
RGB Overshoot
0.9%
4 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
4.0%
16 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.5 ms
8.5 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
14.9 ms
12.6 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
7.5
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Avg. CAD
177
Best 10% CAD
94
Worst 10% CAD
279
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
7.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
Total Response Time
9.9 ms
First Response Time
4.9 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Worst 10% Total Response Time
16.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
24 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
6.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Avg. CAD
213
Best 10% CAD
105
Worst 10% CAD
352
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
Picture Quality
First Response Time
7.5 ms
6.3 ms
Total Response Time
14.9 ms
13.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
0.9%
5 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
14.9 ms
23.4 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.5 ms
9.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
4.0%
18 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No
Yes
Maximum Frequency
N/A
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
N/A
85 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
VRR Flicker
8.4
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
0.9 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
1.9 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.9 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Off
Picture Quality
Rise / Fall Time
7.5 ms
6.3 ms
Total Response Time
14.9 ms
13.1 ms
Overshoot Error
0.9%
5 RGB
Dark Rise / Fall Time
8.5 ms
9.0 ms
Dark Total Response Time
14.9 ms
23.4 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
4.0%
18 RGB
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
9.4 ms
4.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.4 ms
12.5 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
10.9 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
10.9 ms
10 Bit HDR
9.4 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
4.8 ms
Resolution
9.2
8.5
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
139 PPI
140 PPI
Screen Diagonal
31.6"
Screen Area
426 in²
PS5 Compatibility
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.7
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
No
3
USB C
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
USB
USB-A Ports
No
3
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
1
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
15W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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