Finally, affordable 4K monitors and fast 4K monitors are entering the same gaming era. You can buy lower resolution panels for much less, but as the Gigabyte M32UC proves, you get a ton of screens for a fair price.
This monitor $600 (opens in new tab)That’s a very competitive price for a fast 4K gaming monitor of this size. Gigabyte has also come up with a nice blend of features for that kind of money, with two HDMI 2.1 ports, 1ms of his MPRT, FreeSync Premium Pro, and even a USB 3.2 hub.
When it comes to value for money, Gigabyte hit the nail on the head.
The M32UC runs at a generous 144 Hz right out of the box. To get the most out of this at 4K, you need a powerful graphics card. However, if you connect this monitor via DisplayPort 1.4, you can also overclock the panel via OSD. This increases the refresh rate to 160Hz. This is probably overkill for most people, but if the rest of your rig is going to be bigger (or if you’re planning to buy a powerful next-gen GPU in the future), it’s fine. options to provide.
But the thing to consider about the M32UC’s blend of resolution and refresh rate is that even high-end GPUs don’t always get the most out of it. That’s what makes his FreeSync feature on the M32UC so important. Synchronize this panel with your graphics card. under The maximum screen refresh rate prevents screen tearing to a great extent, as it is likely to be the case from time to time.The M32UC is not officially on Nvidia’s list of G-Sync compatible monitors, but our testing showed that the Nvidia GPU worked without problems.
Specifications of M32UC
Panel size: 32 inch
Native resolution: 3840×2160
Refresh rate: 144Hz (160Hz overclock)
Reaction time: 1ms MPRT (2ms GTG)
Panel type: VA
Peak brightness: 350 cd/m² typical
Synchronization technology: FreeSync Premium Pro
input: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 upstream, 3.5mm
price: $600 (opens in new tab)
Speaking of that 4K resolution, it spans the M32UC’s 32-inch panel. This gives a pixel pitch of 0.181 mm. In fact, even if you’re using this screen on a Windows PC, you’ll want to enable scaling on your desktop. The larger panel doesn’t squash 4K resolution like some smaller panels, but it’s about 150% of its original size and very sharp.
You can definitely go bigger than the 32″ panel to minimize this, but I don’t think you want to push past the 42″ mark. It’s too big for the average PC and desk setup. 32 inches is a nice medium.
With a 32-inch panel running at 4K, it should come as no surprise that you get stunningly sharp images while gaming. I’ve definitely played too much Destiny 2 and the M32UC is a great way to experience the game. can be obtained.
The M32UC has excellent panel performance overall. There is almost no ghosting with the ‘Smart OD’ overdrive setting enabled, and ‘Balanced’ is also excellent. The ‘Picture Quality’ setting also works well, but the failure is more pronounced on dark backgrounds. Because when enabled, it will result in a fairly spectral image with a lot of overshoot.
The M32U also offers a DisplayHDR 400 rating on the box, but doesn’t consider its HDR capabilities. It lacks many of the things a true HDR monitor should have, such as high brightness and local dimming. Not that amazing for his 4K monitor at this price, but the DisplayHDR 400 label on the box can be deceiving.
We also have to make sure we don’t miss what is Gigabyte’s pretty bland outer shell. I don’t mind it: I’ve used flashier panels and much duller panels. They all blend into the background when I’m really busy gaming. I attached a sturdy and practical stand to this monitor.
In terms of price/performance, Gigabyte has a headache with the M32UC. If you look for competitors with similar specs for roughly the same price, you’ll often find only other his Gigabyte models nearby, including a handful of Aorus models sold at discounted prices. The M32UC is perfect if you’re planning your next-gen 4K-capable gaming PC, or if you already have a high-end GPU but haven’t made the most of it yet.
And while a panel this size at this price might seem like a bare bones product, Gigabyte offers a USB hub, plenty of ports, a simple interface, and easy overclocking.
