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Gigabyte M32U
Samsung Smart Monitor M80B S32BM80
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Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Size
32"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
32"
Pixel Type
VA
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh Rate
No
HDR10
Yes
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Gigabyte M32U
Samsung Smart Monitor M80B S32BM80
The Gigabyte M32U and the Samsung Smart Monitor M80B S32BM80 are both 4k, 32-inch monitors, but they're different in a few ways. The Gigabyte has features for a variety of uses, like VRR support and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, that the Samsung monitor doesn't have. The Gigabyte also has better accuracy for a more life-like and realistic image. On the other hand, the Samsung is a smart monitor with a built-in smart platform that makes it easy to stream your favorite content without a PC.
Variants
- M32U (32")
- Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Blue)
- Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Green)
- Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (Pink)
- Smart Monitor M8 S32BM80 (White)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
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
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.7
6.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.0" (12.8 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-15° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
No Mount
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
19.4" (49.4 cm)
7.1" (18.1 cm)
Base Depth
9.6" (24.5 cm)
8.0" (20.2 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.6" (16.8 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Weight (With Display)
23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
32"
Housing Width
28.2" (71.6 cm)
28.1" (71.5 cm)
Housing Height
16.7" (42.3 cm)
16.5" (41.9 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
0.8" (2.1 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.2
8.5
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,125 : 1
4,390 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
1,043 : 1
N/A
Local Dimming
2.5
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.8
8.2
Real Scene
323 cd/m²
413 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
312 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
344 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
347 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
349 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
350 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
312 cd/m²
397 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
342 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
346 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
348 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
348 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.007
0.000
Minimum Brightness
48 cd/m²
71 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.6
6.5
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
No Certification
Real Scene
361 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
409 cd/m²
339 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
456 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
460 cd/m²
341 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
463 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
464 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
408 cd/m²
338 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
454 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
459 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
462 cd/m²
341 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
463 cd/m²
341 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.008
0.001
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.3
5.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
39°
24°
Color Washout From Right
39°
28°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
48°
24°
Color Shift From Right
49°
26°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
44°
33°
Brightness Loss From Right
44°
36°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
20°
Black Level Raise From Right
34°
17°
Gamma Shift From Left
35°
14°
Gamma Shift From Right
40°
15°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.9
4.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
32°
22°
Color Washout From Above
34°
23°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
46°
25°
Color Shift From Above
57°
21°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
35°
32°
Brightness Loss From Above
36°
34°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
12°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
11°
Gamma Shift From Below
60°
13°
Gamma Shift From Above
59°
9°
Gray Uniformity
8.0
7.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.138%
3.621%
50% DSE
0.145%
0.152%
Black Uniformity
6.3
7.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.734%
0.909%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
2.306%
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.9
6.4
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
104.1%
95.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.09
8.34
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,269 K
6,474 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.01
Color dE (Avg.)
1.34
5.11
Contrast Setting
N/A
50
RGB Settings
Default
Gain (0,0,0), Offset (0,0,0)
Gamma Setting
Default
2.2
Brightness Setting
65
50
Measured Brightness
174 cd/m²
357 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
8.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.2%
93.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.52
1.17
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,523 K
6,493 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.31
1.48
Contrast Setting
50
50
RGB Settings
97-100-99
Gain (-14,+12,-6), Offset (+7,0,0)
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
15
3
Measured Brightness
102 cd/m²
97 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.4
8.6
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.8%
93.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
82.8%
85.0%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
HDR Color Gamut
7.5
7.9
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
87.0%
89.4%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Game HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
63.9%
66.0%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Game HDR
HDR Color Volume
7.3
8.2
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
62.6%
83.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Game HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
27.8%
64.0%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Game HDR
Text Clarity
9.0
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
VA
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.2
7.2
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.6%
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
3.0%
3.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.7%
2.7%
Gradient
9.8
9.5
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.5
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
95.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.8%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.4
6.0
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
N/A
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
144 Hz
30 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
No
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
N/A
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
No VRR
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
6.3
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Standard
Rise / Fall Time
6.3 ms
5.7 ms
Total Response Time
13.1 ms
18.9 ms
Overshoot Error
5 RGB
4.5%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
9.0 ms
10.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
23.4 ms
33.2 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
18 RGB
20.2%
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
5.0 ms
5.7 ms
Total Response Time
7.5 ms
18.9 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Standard
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
4 RGB
4.5%
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
16 RGB
20.2%
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.5 ms
10.3 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
12.6 ms
33.2 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
7.5 ms
N/A
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
N/A
Total Response Time
9.9 ms
N/A
First Response Time
4.9 ms
N/A
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
Worst 10% Total Response Time
16.0 ms
N/A
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
24 RGB
N/A
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
Standard
First Response Time
6.3 ms
5.7 ms
Total Response Time
13.1 ms
18.9 ms
RGB Overshoot
5 RGB
4.5%
Worst 10% Total Response Time
23.4 ms
33.2 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
9.0 ms
10.3 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
18 RGB
20.2%
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
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
N/A
Minimum Frequency
85 Hz
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
190 cd/m²
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
No BFI
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
8.0
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.3 ms
10.5 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.0 ms
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
12.5 ms
10.5 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.8 ms
N/A
Resolution
8.5
9.0
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
140 PPI
140 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
31.5"
Screen Area
423 in²
PS5 Compatibility
10
6.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.7
5.8
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
No
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
1 (Micro-HDMI)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
No
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
2
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
65W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
No
KVM Switch
Yes
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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