Gigabyte M32UP 32" Review

Today, we're looking at the successor to one of the most popular bang-for-buck 32-inch 4K gaming monitors, the Gigabyte M32UP. Many of you purchased the Gigabyte M32U for around $500 as a solid 4K 144Hz LCD, and now Gigabyte has a new version slowly rolling out, called the M32UP. It's not a radical change; in fact, it's very similar in terms of specifications. However, it's worth assessing to see how the 32-inch LCD market is evolving. The M32UP is a 32-inch, 3840 x 2160 IPS LCD with a maximum refresh rate of 160Hz, a slight increase from the M32U, which topped out at 144Hz. Like its predecessor, this is an SDR monitor with no real HDR capabilities. It is advertised as DisplayHDR 400, but without edge-lit local dimming, the HDR experience is poor. That's not necessarily a dealbreaker at this price yet, as 32-inch HDR LCDs remain expensive. However, demand for true HDR products at this price point and below is increasing. In terms of design, the M32UP is essentially a refresh of the ... Read full article.