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B&H Photo Video has 31.5" Gigabyte M32U 4K 144Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • FreeSync
  • 350 cd/m² Brightness
  • 1000:1 Static Contrast Ratio
  • 90% DCI-P3
  • 123% sRGB
  • Dedicated KVM button
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.1 Input
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 Input
    • 1x USB Type-B Input
    • 3x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) Input/Output
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 1x 3.5 mm Output
  • VESA: 100x100mm

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    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $140 lower (19% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $739.99. -SaltyOne
    • Rated 8.3 Overall / 8.7 for Gaming by RTINGS.com

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Lowest price I've seen for this monitor but for anyone considering this just be aware of some of the negatives posted from rtings, they still rated it as one of their top 4K gaming monitors but the limited 24Gbps bandwidth support on the HDMI 2.1 ports was the most frustrating thing to see. Don't know why Gigabyte would gimp the ports like that. That and any dark games you play with this will have the blacks look gray because of the mediocre contrast.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...abyte/m32u


-As expected for an IPS monitor, the Gigabyte M32U has mediocre contrast, so blacks look gray in a dark room.

-Unfortunately, although the Gigabyte M32U has a local dimming feature, it's terrible. In most content, it doesn't appear to do anything. It's edge-lit, with approximately 16 dimming zones, so even when the local dimming is working, because each zone is so large, transitions are very noticeable and distracting.

-Although the Gigabyte M32U supports HDMI 2.1, like most of the other HDMI 2.1 monitors we've tested, it's limited to 24Gbps. The HDMI 2.1 inputs on the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 support more bandwidth than those on the Gigabyte, as they can support up to 40Gbps while the Gigabyte is 24 Gbps. This means that you don't need Display Stream Compression for 4k gaming at 120 fps from certain sources on the Samsung, like from the Xbox Series X.
I have had this monitor for 1/2 a year now. I paid full price. At that price I felt it was well worth it. At $600, its a great deal. Other monitors are either 4K 27" monitors or high refresh rate 2.7K monitors at this price. 4K 144hz and 32" is not common.

It is a good 4K monitor for gaming if you have the power to drive it. I have a 3080 ti and it runs at 4K at pretty high frame rates.

But the best thing is, it is a great productivity monitor too. I use it for work with spreadsheets and code. 4K resolution is a lot of screen pixels and at 32" you can use 100% scaling on some things and have it readable. The KVM USB switch makes it easy to switch between computers. I have my laptop plugged in via USB-C and desktop computer via displayport. The KVM USB hub switch is a bit buggy so its good to use but can have issues with some usb devices.

It works good for me as I use it for everything from work to gaming. It's not the best at either but it's very good in doing both.

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03-31-2022 at 10:04 PM.
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Very solid price for this Monitor and probably the lowest I've seen. Thanks for posting.
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Lowest price I've seen for this monitor but for anyone considering this just be aware of some of the negatives posted from rtings, they still rated it as one of their top 4K gaming monitors but the limited 24Gbps bandwidth support on the HDMI 2.1 ports was the most frustrating thing to see. Don't know why Gigabyte would gimp the ports like that. That and any dark games you play with this will have the blacks look gray because of the mediocre contrast.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...abyte/m32u


-As expected for an IPS monitor, the Gigabyte M32U has mediocre contrast, so blacks look gray in a dark room.

-Unfortunately, although the Gigabyte M32U has a local dimming feature, it's terrible. In most content, it doesn't appear to do anything. It's edge-lit, with approximately 16 dimming zones, so even when the local dimming is working, because each zone is so large, transitions are very noticeable and distracting.

-Although the Gigabyte M32U supports HDMI 2.1, like most of the other HDMI 2.1 monitors we've tested, it's limited to 24Gbps. The HDMI 2.1 inputs on the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 support more bandwidth than those on the Gigabyte, as they can support up to 40Gbps while the Gigabyte is 24 Gbps. This means that you don't need Display Stream Compression for 4k gaming at 120 fps from certain sources on the Samsung, like from the Xbox Series X.
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03-31-2022 at 11:34 PM.
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How are returns with B&H?
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How are returns with B&H?

They are as easy as Amazon I recently had to return 2 things well 1 return and an exchange oh and a refund and it was easy no hassle just make sure you read the return policy date and you'll be fine. I'm tempted I need a 4k 144hz monitor just don't know which one yet.
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04-01-2022 at 04:05 AM.
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Waiting for the 28incher which also has the same specs n kvm.. This is a good deal for those looking for 32
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04-01-2022 at 07:24 AM.
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Will best buy PM? I would love to try it at this price and bring it back hassle free vs ship it.
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04-01-2022 at 07:29 AM.
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/giga...Id=6483969

Same price for pick up as well!
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I have had this monitor for 1/2 a year now. I paid full price. At that price I felt it was well worth it. At $600, its a great deal. Other monitors are either 4K 27" monitors or high refresh rate 2.7K monitors at this price. 4K 144hz and 32" is not common.

It is a good 4K monitor for gaming if you have the power to drive it. I have a 3080 ti and it runs at 4K at pretty high frame rates.

But the best thing is, it is a great productivity monitor too. I use it for work with spreadsheets and code. 4K resolution is a lot of screen pixels and at 32" you can use 100% scaling on some things and have it readable. The KVM USB switch makes it easy to switch between computers. I have my laptop plugged in via USB-C and desktop computer via displayport. The KVM USB hub switch is a bit buggy so its good to use but can have issues with some usb devices.

It works good for me as I use it for everything from work to gaming. It's not the best at either but it's very good in doing both.
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Lowest price I've seen for this monitor but for anyone considering this just be aware of some of the negatives posted from rtings, they still rated it as one of their top 4K gaming monitors but the limited 24Gbps bandwidth support on the HDMI 2.1 ports was the most frustrating thing to see. Don't know why Gigabyte would gimp the ports like that. That and any dark games you play with this will have the blacks look gray because of the mediocre contrast.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...abyte/m32u [rtings.com]


-As expected for an IPS monitor, the Gigabyte M32U has mediocre contrast, so blacks look gray in a dark room.

-Unfortunately, although the Gigabyte M32U has a local dimming feature, it's terrible. In most content, it doesn't appear to do anything. It's edge-lit, with approximately 16 dimming zones, so even when the local dimming is working, because each zone is so large, transitions are very noticeable and distracting.

-Although the Gigabyte M32U supports HDMI 2.1, like most of the other HDMI 2.1 monitors we've tested, it's limited to 24Gbps. The HDMI 2.1 inputs on the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 support more bandwidth than those on the Gigabyte, as they can support up to 40Gbps while the Gigabyte is 24 Gbps. This means that you don't need Display Stream Compression for 4k gaming at 120 fps from certain sources on the Samsung, like from the Xbox Series X.
I own and recommend this monitor while reiterating that one should take all the points brought up in this post into account. The only thing I would add is that QC on these can be awful. Be prepared for the likelihood of needing to return the monitor you receive. I purchased my first from BestBuy and had immediate issues with considerable backlight bleed (not IPS glow) and a stuck green pixel. I was trying to determine whether I could overlook those faults but during the testing phase (about a week into using the monitor) the screen developed 1 horizontal dead line and one vertical dead line--both lines were present regardless of the source I used. I returned the monitor to Best Buy immediately and purchased one from Amazon.

Fortunately the monitor from Amazon has given me no such problems in over a month of use, although the colour accuracy might not be as good as the first monitor I received. I have had no trouble using it with my PC and PS5 although you might not be as happy with the colours/ brightness as you would with a dedicated TV. However it works well enough for what I need it for and I'm happy to keep using it for its intended purpose. I have never used and do not intend to use the attached speakers.

In short, I would purchase this monitor at this great price (I paid $750) as long as you're comfortable with going through the return process in case you receive a dud.
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This is a great monitor. Coming from a MacBook Pro M1 Max user, I have been researching the best 4k monitors to add as a external display for my laptop. Found this one that also has 144 hz, which matches with the butter smooth 120 hz on the laptop. Hope this helps anyone that also had the dilemna, with the new Studio Monitor coming out. $600 vs $1600.. no brainer, you can even run 2 of these.. if only I had table space..
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I have been eyeing this but Im not sure if I want to go 4k 144 or 1440 240. Any suggestions? I mainly play FPS and am running a 12700k and 3080ti.
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Very solid price for this Monitor and probably the lowest I've seen. Thanks for posting.

I dont have the power to drive 4k while gaming (5700xt) but I also had no idea that these were priced so high.

I paid $299 for my LG 650F (32" 1440p/144hz) monitor - roughly 1/2 of what this is going for.
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Quote from Logan_71 :
I dont have the power to drive 4k while gaming (5700xt) but I also had no idea that these were priced so high.

I paid $299 for my LG 650F (32" 1440p/144hz) monitor - roughly 1/2 of what this is going for.

Double the resolution, double the price?
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