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- Main Differences
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Features
- Comments
Gigabyte M32Q vs Gigabyte M32U
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Gigabyte M32Q
Gigabyte M32U
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Max Refresh Rate170 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Variants
- M32Q (32")
- M32U (32")
Our Verdict
Gigabyte M32Q
Gigabyte M32U
The Gigabyte M32U is a bit better overall than the Gigabyte M32Q. The M32U has a higher resolution screen, resulting in better text clarity thanks to the higher pixel density. The M32U has two HDMI 2.1 ports, making it a better choice for Xbox Series S|X or PS5 gamers.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.6
7.7
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
19.5" (49.6 cm)
19.4" (49.4 cm)
Base Depth
9.6" (24.5 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.5" (16.6 cm)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
Weight (With Display)
22.9 lbs (10.4 kg)
23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
32"
Housing Width
28.1" (71.5 cm)
28.2" (71.6 cm)
Housing Height
16.7" (42.3 cm)
16.7" (42.3 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.3
6.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,195 : 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
7.8
7.8
Real Scene
328 cd/m²
323 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
332 cd/m²
312 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
333 cd/m²
344 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
333 cd/m²
347 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
333 cd/m²
349 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
333 cd/m²
350 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
332 cd/m²
312 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
333 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
333 cd/m²
346 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
333 cd/m²
348 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
333 cd/m²
348 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.007
Minimum Brightness
56 cd/m²
48 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
7.0
6.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
445 cd/m²
361 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
460 cd/m²
409 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
460 cd/m²
456 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
459 cd/m²
460 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
459 cd/m²
463 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
458 cd/m²
464 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
458 cd/m²
408 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
458 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
458 cd/m²
459 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
458 cd/m²
462 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
457 cd/m²
463 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.008
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.5
7.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
38°
39°
Color Washout From Right
39°
39°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
42°
48°
Color Shift From Right
45°
49°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
42°
44°
Brightness Loss From Right
44°
44°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
34°
Gamma Shift From Left
38°
35°
Gamma Shift From Right
38°
40°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.9
7.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
32°
32°
Color Washout From Above
35°
34°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
41°
46°
Color Shift From Above
54°
57°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
36°
35°
Brightness Loss From Above
39°
36°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
58°
60°
Gamma Shift From Above
64°
59°
Gray Uniformity
8.3
8.0
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.478%
3.138%
50% DSE
0.133%
0.145%
Black Uniformity
4.8
6.3
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.799%
1.734%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
2.306%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
9.6
8.9
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.6%
104.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.63
2.09
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,625 K
6,269 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.14
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.99
1.34
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
Default
Brightness Setting
35
65
Measured Brightness
157 cd/m²
174 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.6
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
97.5%
100.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.48
0.52
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,482 K
6,523 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.17
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.46
0.31
Contrast Setting
50
50
RGB Settings
100-97-92
97-100-99
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
15
15
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
9.4
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
98.9%
99.8%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
84.2%
82.8%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
7.6
7.5
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
87.5%
87.0%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
64.3%
63.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR Mode
HDR Color Volume
8.1
7.3
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
83.2%
62.6%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
61.8%
27.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR Mode
Text Clarity
7.5
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.5
7.2
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.2%
5.6%
Indirect Reflections
2.8%
3.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.4%
2.7%
Gradient
9.3
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.6
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
89.8%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.6
7.4
Native Refresh Rate
165 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
170 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
170 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
170 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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%
Response Time @ 60Hz
8.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Picture Quality
Rise / Fall Time
3.5 ms
6.3 ms
Total Response Time
10.1 ms
13.1 ms
Overshoot Error
1.3%
5 RGB
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
5.0 ms
9.0 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
19.2 ms
23.4 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
5.6%
18 RGB
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
3.5 ms
5.0 ms
Total Response Time
6.1 ms
7.5 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Balance
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
0.0%
4 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0.0%
16 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
5.1 ms
8.5 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
9.2 ms
12.6 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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
5.1 ms
7.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
0.6%
8 RGB
Total Response Time
6.9 ms
9.9 ms
First Response Time
3.5 ms
4.9 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Balance
Worst 10% Total Response Time
9.8 ms
16.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
3.6%
24 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
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
Picture Quality
Picture Quality
First Response Time
3.5 ms
6.3 ms
Total Response Time
10.1 ms
13.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
1.3%
5 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
19.2 ms
23.4 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
5.0 ms
9.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
5.6%
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)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
170 Hz
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
85 Hz
85 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
90 cd/m²
190 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
90 cd/m²
190 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
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
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.5 ms
4.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.1 ms
5.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
10.1 ms
12.5 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
8.4 ms
4.8 ms
Resolution
7.9
8.5
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
93 PPI
140 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
31.6"
Screen Area
428 in²
PS5 Compatibility
7.0
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.2
9.7
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
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 1.2)
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
No HDMI 2.1
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
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
3
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Gigabyte M32Q
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