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- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
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Gigabyte M28U vs MSI Optix G321CU
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Gigabyte M28U
MSI Optix G321CU
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Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size28"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeVA
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Variants
- M28U (28")
- Optix G321CU (32")
Our Verdict
Gigabyte M28U
MSI Optix G321CU
The Gigabyte M28U is a better gaming monitor than the MSI Optix G321CU. The main advantage of the Gigabyte monitor is its superior motion handling, so there's less smearing with fast-moving objects. The Gigabyte also has wider viewing angles and better ergonomics that make it better for co-op gaming. On the other hand, the MSI has a bigger screen for a more immersive feel. It also has the full 48 Gbps bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, while the Gigabyte is limited to 24 Gbps, so your graphics card doesn't need to use compression for demanding signals.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
Yes
Curve Radius
Not Curved
1500R
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
6.9
2.1
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
N/A
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
14.2" (36.0 cm)
20.3" (51.6 cm)
Base Depth
7.1" (18.0 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.0" (15.2 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Weight (With Display)
15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)
14.0 lbs (6.3 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
28"
32"
Housing Width
25.0" (63.6 cm)
28.2" (71.6 cm)
Housing Height
14.6" (37.2 cm)
16.7" (42.4 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.5" (6.3 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
10.7 lbs (4.8 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.2" (0.6 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.3
7.3
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,228 : 1
2,174 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
1,224 : 1
N/A
Local Dimming
2.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.2
7.5
Real Scene
262 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
293 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
309 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
309 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
311 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
312 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
292 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
308 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
308 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
310 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
312 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.004
0.000
Minimum Brightness
34 cd/m²
53 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
7.1
6.1
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
No Certification
Real Scene
447 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
470 cd/m²
314 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
495 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
496 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
498 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
500 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
467 cd/m²
314 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
492 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
492 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
496 cd/m²
315 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
497 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.004
0.000
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.6
6.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
38°
49°
Color Washout From Right
39°
50°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
47°
70°
Color Shift From Right
50°
70°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
42°
45°
Brightness Loss From Right
44°
45°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
21°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
22°
Gamma Shift From Left
35°
11°
Gamma Shift From Right
37°
11°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.9
6.2
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
31°
40°
Color Washout From Above
36°
36°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
54°
70°
Color Shift From Above
64°
69°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
36°
Brightness Loss From Above
39°
33°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
15°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
17°
Gamma Shift From Below
48°
11°
Gamma Shift From Above
59°
13°
Gray Uniformity
7.7
8.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.607%
2.667%
50% DSE
0.150%
0.131%
Black Uniformity
4.1
5.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
3.306%
2.128%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
3.350%
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
9.3
7.7
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.1%
100.3%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.57
5.70
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,790 K
6,037 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.29
Color dE (Avg.)
1.07
3.58
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
44
N/A
Measured Brightness
155 cd/m²
188 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Yes
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
9.5
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
User
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.7%
96.8%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.49
0.50
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,493 K
6,471 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.34
0.65
Contrast Setting
50
70
RGB Settings
100-97-98
Normal
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
22
15
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.4
9.1
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.7%
96.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
User
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
83.6%
83.5%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
User
HDR Color Gamut
7.8
7.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
89.0%
87.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
User
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
65.0%
63.2%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
User
HDR Color Volume
7.0
6.7
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
71.2%
55.1%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
User
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
63.2%
24.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
User
Text Clarity
9.0
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
VA
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.5
7.1
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.2%
6.3%
Indirect Reflections
3.0%
4.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.2%
2.3%
Gradient
9.8
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.8
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
92.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.3
7.4
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
144 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
6.6
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Fast
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
264
Best CAD
248
Worst CAD
284
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.1
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
54%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
57%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
72%
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.8
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Fastest
Rise / Fall Time
2.5 ms
7.1 ms
Total Response Time
14.4 ms
15.2 ms
Overshoot Error
9.1%
5 RGB
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
3.0 ms
16.4 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
22.8 ms
23.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
30.3%
11 RGB
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.0
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
248
Best 10% CAD
59
Worst 10% CAD
608
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
2.5 ms
10.0 ms
Total Response Time
7.7 ms
11.4 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Fast
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
6.9%
3 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
21.8%
23 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
3.0 ms
26.2 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
11.7 ms
26.2 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
6.3
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
236
Best 10% CAD
55
Worst 10% CAD
555
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
3.1 ms
23.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
7.9%
4 RGB
Total Response Time
8.7 ms
10.9 ms
First Response Time
2.5 ms
8.2 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Fast
Worst 10% Total Response Time
13.5 ms
23.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
25.3%
27 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
6.3
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD fast
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fastest
Avg. CAD
253
Best 10% CAD
65
Worst 10% CAD
460
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Fastest
First Response Time
2.5 ms
7.1 ms
Total Response Time
14.4 ms
15.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
9.1%
5 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
22.8 ms
23.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
3.0 ms
16.4 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
30.3%
11 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)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
60 Hz
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
153 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
153 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
No
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
Yes
VRR Flicker
7.8
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
1.9 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
1.1 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.0 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
8.7
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.6 ms
4.9 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.9 ms
5.6 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
13.1 ms
11.9 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.6 ms
6.2 ms
Resolution
9.0
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
160 PPI
138 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.9"
Screen Area
329 in²
PS5 Compatibility
10
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
10
9.1
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
3
0
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
No
USB-C Ports
1
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
15W
15W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
No
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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