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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're an avid gamer looking for a larger screen, smooth gameplay, and don't mind sacrificing some image clarity, the Gigabyte M32Q with its higher refresh rate could be appealing. However, if you value sharper image quality for productivity or HDR video editing, and a monitor that excels in color accuracy, the Innocn 27M2U with its higher resolution and MiniLED technology offers superior performance for creative work and media consumption, despite a lower refresh rate that's not as ideal for competitive gaming. Consider the Innocn if budget-friendly and top-notch color are priorities, or the Gigabyte for a gaming-focused experience on a larger display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$425
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.1
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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