Gigabyte G32QC Monitor Review

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Gigabyte G32QC Monitor Review Tested using Methodology v1.2 Reviewed Aug 20, 2020 at 08:04 amLatest change: Writing modified Feb 09, 2023 at 11:40 am By Samuel Breton, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong 7.3 Mixed Usage 7.3 Office 7.8 Gaming 7.1 Media Consumption 7.3 Media Creation 6.5 HDR + Create your own SearchingFinding Store overview test results deals 3 comments Size 32" Pixel Type VA Max Refresh Rate 165 Hz Variable Refresh Rate Yes Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 HDR10 Yes

The Gigabyte G32QC is a decent budget gaming monitor with good dark room performance. It delivers an immersive experience with its large 32-inch screen and 1440p resolution, as well as good picture quality with its high contrast ratio and good color accuracy. Its low input lag and 165Hz refresh rate make gaming feel incredibly responsive, and it has native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. However, its slower dark scene transitions can result in some motion artifacts. Also, its VA panel has sub-par viewing angles, and the stand lacks swivel adjustment, making it less suitable for sharing content or for playing co-op games. It supports HDR10 and delivers an okay HDR experience despite the absence of local dimming. It comes with a couple of USB ports and some extra gaming features, and its Picture-by-Picture mode is a nice addition for multitaskers and streamers.

Our Verdict

7.3 Mixed Usage

The Gigabyte G32QC is a good monitor. It has a large high-resolution screen that makes it suitable for gaming, working, or viewing content. It can display a wide color gamut to deliver an alright HDR experience. Unfortunately, it has sub-par viewing angles and bad ergonomics, making it harder to share work and content or play co-op games.

Pros

• 165Hz refresh rate.
• Good visibility in most lighting conditions.

Cons

• Poor ergonomics.
• Sub-par viewing angles.

SearchingFinding Store See our Mixed Usage Recommendations 7.3 Office

The Gigabyte G32QC is a decent monitor for office use. Its large screen size allows you to have multiple windows opened side-by-side, it has good text clarity, and it gets bright enough for use in most lighting conditions. Unfortunately, its VA panel has sub-par viewing angles and its ergonomics are bad, making it difficult to share work with colleagues.

Pros

• Picture-in-Picture mode.
• Good visibility in most lighting conditions.

Cons

• Poor ergonomics.
• Sub-par viewing angles.

SearchingFinding Store See our Office Recommendations 7.8 Gaming

The Gigabyte G32QC is a good gaming monitor. It has a high refresh rate, and it has native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. Sadly, its narrow viewing angles and bad ergonomics make it less ideal for co-op gaming, and even though its high contrast ratio is well-suited for dark rooms, there's a lot of backlight bleed. It also has a slow response time that leads to black smearing with fast-moving objects.

Pros

• High contrast ratio.
• FreeSync support.
• 165Hz refresh rate.

Cons

• Black smearing with fast-moving objects.
• Poor ergonomics.
• Bad black uniformity.

SearchingFinding Store See our Gaming Recommendations 7.1 Media Consumption

The Gigabyte G32QC is a decent monitor for media consumption. It has a large screen, a high resolution, and it delivers an okay HDR experience. Its high contrast ratio is great for dark room viewing, but black uniformity is an issue, as there's a lot of backlight bleed. Also, it isn't well-suited for sharing content due to its narrow viewing angles and bad ergonomics.

Pros

• High contrast ratio.
• 165Hz refresh rate.
• Good visibility in most lighting conditions.

Cons

• Poor ergonomics.
• Sub-par viewing angles.
• Bad black uniformity.

SearchingFinding Store See our Media Consumption Recommendations 7.3 Media Creation

The Gigabyte G32QC is a decent monitor for content creators. Its 32 inch high-resolution screen is great for working with multiple windows opened at the same time, and it has an outstanding SDR color gamut. Unfortunately, it has narrow viewing angles and bad ergonomics, making it difficult to share your work with others.

Pros

• High contrast ratio.
• Picture-in-Picture mode.
• Good visibility in most lighting conditions.

Cons

• Poor ergonomics.
• Sub-par viewing angles.
• Bad black uniformity.

SearchingFinding Store See our Media Creation Recommendations 6.5 HDR

The Gigabyte G32QC is okay for HDR. While it has a high native contrast ratio, it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it, and it has a ton of blacklight bleed. Also, it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights stand out in HDR.

Pros

• High contrast ratio.

Cons

• Poor ergonomics.
• No local dimming.
• Bad black uniformity.

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• 7.3 Mixed Usage
• 7.3 Office
• 7.8 Gaming
• 7.1 Media Consumption
• 7.3 Media Creation
• 6.5 HDR

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1. Updated Feb 09, 2023: Added text in the macOS Compatibility and Console Compatibility boxes and clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2.
2. Updated Feb 08, 2023: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
3. Updated Nov 15, 2022: Added in the Variants that a new model, the G32QC A, is very similar but performs differently.
4. Updated Aug 20, 2020: Review published.
5. Updated Aug 13, 2020: Early access published.
6. Updated Jul 30, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
7. Updated Jul 28, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
8. Updated Jul 18, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the Gigabyte G32QC Gaming Monitor, and we expect most of our results to be valid for the 27-inch variant (G27C) as well. There are other monitors in the same lineup with different configurations, which you can see in the table below. There's a new model available, the G32QC A, that has many of the same features, but the results aren't valid for it because it's a different model.

Model	Size	Panel Type	Resolution	Refresh rate
G32QC	32"	VA	2560 x 1440	165Hz
G27QC	27"	VA	2560 x 1440	165Hz
G27Q	27"	IPS	2560 x 1440	144Hz
G27FC	27"	VA	1920 x 1080	165Hz
G27F	27"	IPS	1920 x 1080	144Hz
G34WQC	34"	VA	3440 x 1440	144Hz

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Gigabyte G32QC doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.

Our unit of the Gigabyte G32QC was manufactured in May 2020 and you can see the label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

The Gigabyte G32QC is a great gaming monitor, especially if you're looking for a big screen at a budget price. However, the 1440p resolution is a bit low for a 32-inch screen, and even among 27-inch monitors, there are better options that are cheaper, like the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitor, the best 144Hz monitor, and the best 27-inch monitor.

Gigabyte M32Q SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G32QC and the Gigabyte M32Q use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The G32QC uses a VA panel and is a better choice for a dark environment, as it has much better contrast. The M32Q uses an IPS panel, and it has much better viewing angles. The M32Q also has better ergonomics, as the stand can swivel, and it has a better height adjustment range.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Samsung Odyssey G5/G55C S27CG55 SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G32QC and the Samsung Odyssey G5/G55C S27CG55 are both entry-level gaming monitors with similar specs. The Gigabyte has a few extra perks, like a USB hub to connect your devices. The Gigabyte also has a more ergonomic stand, making adjusting easier. Lastly, the Gigabyte is the better choice if you need to use it in a well-lit room due to its higher brightness.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Samsung Odyssey G5 C34G55T SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G32QC and the Samsung Odyssey G5 C34G55T are very similar overall, with the main difference being that the Gigabyte is a 27 inch model with a 16:9 aspect ratio, while the Samsung is a 34 inch ultrawide with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The Samsung has a much better contrast ratio to produce deeper blacks, making it a better option for dark rooms, but the Gigabyte is better for well-lit rooms because it gets a lot brighter to combat glare. The Gigabyte is also better for viewing HDR content because it has a wider color gamut and higher peak brightness to make highlights stand out.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Gigabyte G34WQC SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G34WQC and the Gigabyte G32QC are very similar with the main difference being that the G34WQC is ultrawide. The G34WQC has better gradient handling, a larger screen, and a higher pixel density that results in sharper images and text. However, the G32QC has a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, providing a slightly more responsive and smoother gaming experience.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW AOC CQ32G1 SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G32QC is better than the AOC CQ32G1. The Gigabyte has much better motion handling due to its higher refresh rate and faster response time, and it supports HDR. However, the AOC has better color accuracy out-of-the-box and better reflection handling.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T SearchingFinding Store

The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T is much better than the Gigabyte G32QC. The Samsung has a higher refresh rate and a faster response time, particularly in dark transitions, resulting in less dark smearing behind fast-moving objects. It's also much quicker at 60Hz, making it a better choice for 60fps console gaming. Although both monitors use VA panels, the Samsung has a higher contrast ratio to deliver deeper blacks. Also, it can produce a wider range of colors in HDR content.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW ASUS TUF VG32VQ SearchingFinding Store

The ASUS TUF VG32VQ is marginally better than the Gigabyte G32QC. The ASUS has better ergonomics, better reflection handling, and faster response time. On the other hand, the Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate, better SDR color gamut, and better color accuracy out-of-the-box.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Gigabyte G27QC SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G27QC is the smaller variant of the Gigabyte G32QC. They're very similar, but there are a few differences between them. The G27QC has a higher contrast ratio, better reflection handling, and faster response time at 60Hz. On the other hand, the G32QC gets brighter in HDR and has a Black Frame Insertion feature.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Samsung Odyssey G5/G51C S27CG51 SearchingFinding Store

The Gigabyte G32QC and the Samsung Odyssey G5/G51C S27CG51 are gaming monitors with similar specs. Each has a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, but the Gigabyte has a slightly larger 32-inch screen. The main differences come down to their picture quality, as the Gigabyte displays a wider range of colors and gets brighter, making it a better choice to use in a well-lit room. On the other hand, the main advantage of the Samsung has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal position.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW AOC CQ27G2 SearchingFinding Store

For most uses, the Gigabyte G32QC is a bit better than the AOC CQ27G2. The Gigabyte has higher peak brightness, a higher refresh rate, and supports HDR. However, the AOC has a higher contrast ratio, better ergonomics, and better color accuracy out-of-the-box.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW Dell S3220DGF SearchingFinding Store

Overall, the Dell S3220DGF and the Gigabyte G32QC are very similar. The Dell has better ergonomics, black uniformity, and gradient handling. On the flip side, the Gigabyte has faster response time, and its higher brightness makes it more suitable for well-lit rooms.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW LG 27GN750-B SearchingFinding Store

The LG 27GN750-B is somewhat better than the Gigabyte G32QC. The LG has better gaming performance due to its faster response time and 240Hz refresh rate, and its IPS panel has wider viewing angles. However, the Gigabyte has a bigger and higher resolution screen, its higher contrast ratio makes it better suited for dark room gaming, and it gets brighter in HDR.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV SearchingFinding Store

For most uses, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Gigabyte G32QC. The ASUS is an IPS monitor with much wider viewing angles, it gets brighter, and it has much better reflection handling. It also has significantly better ergonomics and faster response time. That said, the Gigabyte has a much higher refresh rate, lower input lag, better dark room performance, and supports HDR.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW LG 27GL650F-B SearchingFinding Store

The LG 27GL650F-B is a bit better than the Gigabyte G32QC for most uses. The LG has a higher SDR peak brightness, wider viewing angles, and a faster response time. The Gigabyte, on the other hand, has a higher contrast ratio that makes it better for dark rooms, a slightly higher refresh rate, and a bigger screen with a 1440p resolution.

Compare Side-by-Side SEE OUR REVIEW ASUS TUF VG27VQ SearchingFinding Store

Overall, the Gigabyte G32QC is much better than the ASUS TUF VG27VQ. The Gigabyte has a bigger screen and higher resolution, a significantly faster response time, and better visibility in bright rooms due to its higher peak brightness and better reflection handling. However, the ASUS has a better build quality, the stand allows for more adjustments, and it has a much higher contrast ratio.

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Test Results

Sort Category ─────────── RATINGS Mixed Usage Office Gaming Media Consumption Media Creation HDR Category All Design Picture Quality Motion Inputs Features Design Design Style Curved Yes Curve Radius 1500R

The Gigabyte G32QC has a simple design that doesn't stand out much. It has a curved screen with thin bezels on three sides and a slightly thicker bottom bezel. The V-shaped stand takes up a fair amount of desk space but supports the monitor very well.

— 7.5 Design Build Quality

The Gigabyte G32QC's build quality is good. The top portion of the back feels well-built, but the bottom portion feels hollow and exhibits a lot of flex, although it could just be for cooling purposes. The stand and the plastic covering the tilt hinge feel pretty cheap; however, the hinge itself feels sturdy and the stand supports the monitor well.

— 6.0 Design Ergonomics Height Adjustment 3.9" (10.0 cm) Tilt Range -20° to 5° Rotate Portrait/Landscape No Swivel Range No swivel Wall Mount VESA 100x100

Unfortunately, the ergonomics are mediocre, as it lacks swivel adjustments and can't rotate to portrait mode.

The back of the monitor is fairly plain and mostly plastic. The stand has a small cutout that serves as cable management.

— Design Stand Base Width 19.4" (49.3 cm) Base Depth 9.4" (23.8 cm) Thickness (With Display) 7.7" (19.5 cm) Weight (With Display) 17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)

The stand's base is large; however, its V shape leaves a bit of usable desk space between the feet for smaller items. It supports the monitor well and there's very little wobble.

— Design Display Size 32" Housing Width 28.0" (71.1 cm) Housing Height 16.7" (42.4 cm) Thickness (Without Stand) 4.1" (10.4 cm) Weight (Without Stand) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Borders Size (Bezels) 0.4" (0.9 cm) — Design Controls

There's a single joystick located on the right-back side of the monitor that you can use to navigate the on-screen menu.

— Design In The Box Power Supply External Brick

• DisplayPort cable
• HDMI cable
• USB-A to USB-B Upstream cable
• 3 Power cables (NA, EU, and Australia)
• Power supply
• User guide

— Picture Quality 7.8 Picture Quality Contrast Native Contrast 2,912 : 1 Contrast With Local Dimming N/A

Like most VA monitors, the Gigabyte G32QC has a good contrast ratio that makes blacks look deep, which is great for gaming in the dark. Note that although some other reviewers have measured a much higher contrast, our measurement is more in-line with Gigabyte's advertised 3000:1 contrast.

— LEARN ABOUT CONTRAST 0 Picture Quality Local Dimming Local Dimming No Backlight Edge

The Gigabyte G32QC doesn't have a local dimming feature. The video above is provided for reference only.

— LEARN ABOUT LOCAL DIMMING 8.1 Picture Quality SDR Brightness Real Scene 384 cd/m² Peak 2% Window 382 cd/m² Peak 10% Window 383 cd/m² Peak 25% Window 383 cd/m² Peak 50% Window 384 cd/m² Peak 100% Window 383 cd/m² Sustained 2% Window 381 cd/m² Sustained 10% Window 383 cd/m² Sustained 25% Window 383 cd/m² Sustained 50% Window 383 cd/m² Sustained 100% Window 383 cd/m² Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 0.000 Minimum Brightness 43 cd/m²

Great SDR peak brightness. The brightness is very consistent when displaying different scenes and it's bright enough for use in most lighting conditions. The calibration decreased the peak brightness slightly, as we were able to achieve 406.5 nits in the 10% window before calibration.

We measured the SDR peak after calibration, using the 'Custom 1' Picture Mode and with brightness set to max.

— LEARN ABOUT SDR BRIGHTNESS 7.0 Picture Quality HDR Brightness VESA DisplayHDR Certification DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1 Real Scene 435 cd/m² Peak 2% Window 454 cd/m² Peak 10% Window 456 cd/m² Peak 25% Window 456 cd/m² Peak 50% Window 456 cd/m² Peak 100% Window 456 cd/m² Sustained 2% Window 453 cd/m² Sustained 10% Window 455 cd/m² Sustained 25% Window 455 cd/m² Sustained 50% Window 456 cd/m² Sustained 100% Window 455 cd/m² Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 0.000

The Gigabyte G32QC has a decent HDR peak brightness. It's very consistent across different content. It's bright enough to deliver an okay experience in games, especially if you're in a dark room, but it isn't enough for HDR movies.

We measured the HDR peak brightness after calibration, using the 'Custom 1' Picture Mode and with brightness set to max.

— LEARN ABOUT HDR BRIGHTNESS 5.6 Picture Quality Horizontal Viewing Angle Color Washout From Left 25° Color Washout From Right 26° Color Shift From Left 51° Color Shift From Right 58° Brightness Loss From Left 27° Brightness Loss From Right 29° Black Level Raise From Left 15° Black Level Raise From Right 15° Gamma Shift From Left 16° Gamma Shift From Right 16°

Horizontal viewing angles are sub-par, which is typical for VA panels. This makes the image look washed out from the side, which isn't ideal for sharing content or for playing co-op games.

— LEARN ABOUT HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE 5.5 Picture Quality Vertical Viewing Angle Color Washout From Below 26° Color Washout From Above 26° Color Shift From Below 55° Color Shift From Above 61° Brightness Loss From Below 28° Brightness Loss From Above 28° Black Level Raise From Below 13° Black Level Raise From Above 11° Gamma Shift From Below 14° Gamma Shift From Above 11°

Sub-par vertical viewing angles. This makes images look inaccurate at the top and bottom of the screen if you sit very close to the screen or have the monitor mounted above eye level.

— LEARN ABOUT VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE 8.0 Picture Quality Gray Uniformity 50% Std. Dev. 2.221% 50% DSE 0.152%

Gray uniformity on our Gigabyte G32QC is excellent. The edges of the screen are a bit darker and there's a very tiny amount of dirty screen effect in the center, which won't be noticeable in most content. Uniformity is better in dark scenes.

— LEARN ABOUT GRAY UNIFORMITY 3.9 Picture Quality Black Uniformity Native Std. Dev. 3.376% Std. Dev. w/ L.D. N/A

Black uniformity is bad. There's visible backlight bleed along the top and bottom of the screen.

— LEARN ABOUT BLACK UNIFORMITY 7.0 Picture Quality Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) Picture Mode sRGB sRGB Gamut Area xy 93.6% White Balance dE (Avg.) 5.36 Color Temperature (Avg.) 7,607 K Gamma (Avg.) 2.00 Color dE (Avg.) 4.48 Contrast Setting N/A RGB Settings Default Gamma Setting Default Brightness Setting 28 Measured Brightness 158 cd/m² Brightness Locked No

The Gigabyte G32QC has decent accuracy before calibration. It has an sRGB mode that locks the colors to the sRGB color space, but the white balance is still off, and the color temperature is very cold, resulting in a blue tint. Gamma doesn't follow the target curve well, either, as most scenes are too bright. The sRGB mode also locks many settings, including Black Equalizer and Color Temperature. If you want to use a picture mode that doesn't lock any settings, 'Custom 1' has better white balance, color temperature, and gamma, but colors are over-saturated.

— LEARN ABOUT COLOR ACCURACY (PRE-CALIBRATION) 9.5 Picture Quality Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) Picture Mode Custom 1 sRGB Gamut Area xy 97.6% White Balance dE (Avg.) 0.80 Color Temperature (Avg.) 6,514 K Gamma (Avg.) 2.19 Color dE (Avg.) 0.67 Contrast Setting 50 RGB Settings 100-93-98 Gamma Setting Gamma 4 Brightness Setting 13 Measured Brightness 101 cd/m² ICC Profile Download

After calibration, the color accuracy is outstanding. The remaining inaccuracies aren't visible to the naked eye.

— LEARN ABOUT COLOR ACCURACY (POST-CALIBRATION) 9.1 Picture Quality SDR Color Gamut sRGB Coverage xy 97.9% sRGB Picture Mode Custom 1 Adobe RGB Coverage xy 81.6% Adobe RGB Picture Mode Custom 1

The Gigabyte G32QC has an outstanding SDR color gamut. It has near full coverage of the sRGB color space used in most content, and impressive coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, which is mainly used for professional photography.

— LEARN ABOUT SDR COLOR GAMUT 9.7 Picture Quality SDR Color Volume sRGB In ICtCp 98.9% sRGB Picture Mode Custom 1 Adobe RGB In ICtCp 87.4% Adobe RGB Picture Mode Custom 1

Outstanding SDR color volume. It only has a bit of trouble displaying rich, dark shades, and bright blues.

— LEARN ABOUT SDR COLOR VOLUME 7.9 Picture Quality HDR Color Gamut Wide Color Gamut Yes DCI-P3 Coverage xy 89.3% DCI-P3 Picture Mode Custom 1 Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 63.7% Rec. 2020 Picture Mode Custom 1

The Gigabyte G32QC's HDR color gamut is okay. Its coverage of the widely-used DCI P3 is decent, but the wider Rec. 2020 coverage is much more limited.

— LEARN ABOUT HDR COLOR GAMUT 7.9 Picture Quality HDR Color Volume DCI-P3 In ICtCp 81.3% DCI-P3 Picture Mode Custom 1 Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 60.8% Rec. 2020 Picture Mode Custom 1

Decent HDR color volume, it's mostly limited by the HDR color gamut.

— LEARN ABOUT HDR COLOR VOLUME 7.4 Picture Quality Reflections Screen Finish Matte Total Reflections 5.4% Indirect Reflections 3.1% Calculated Direct Reflections 2.3%

Decent reflection handling. Visibility won't be an issue unless you're in a very bright setting or in direct sunlight.

— LEARN ABOUT REFLECTIONS 7.5 Picture Quality Text Clarity Pixel Type VA Subpixel Layout RGB

Text clarity is good. It can be improved slightly with Windows' ClearType (top photo), as it makes the letters look more even and the diagonal lines more visible. The pixels in the photo are blurry due to the matte anti-reflective coating.

— LEARN ABOUT TEXT CLARITY 8.0 Picture Quality Gradient Color Depth 8 Bit

Great gradient handling. There's a bit of banding in all colors, but it's most visible in the grays and the greens.

— LEARN ABOUT GRADIENT Motion 8.5 Motion Refresh Rate Native Refresh Rate 165 Hz Max Refresh Rate 165 Hz Max Refresh Rate Over DP 165 Hz Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 144 Hz Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 120 Hz Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 60 Hz

Due to bandwidth limitations, the max refresh rate is lower over HDMI, so you need a DisplayPort connection to use this monitor to its full capabilities. Over a DisplayPort connection, only three refresh rate settings are available at 1440p: 60Hz, 120Hz, and 165Hz.

— LEARN ABOUT REFRESH RATE Motion Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Yes G-SYNC Compatible (Tested) VRR Maximum 165 Hz VRR Minimum < 20 Hz VRR Supported Connectors DisplayPort, HDMI Variable Refresh Rate Yes

The Gigabyte G32QC supports FreeSync natively and is also compatible with NVIDIA's G-SYNC, which only works over a DisplayPort connection.

— LEARN ABOUT VARIABLE REFRESH RATE (VRR) 6.5 Motion Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate Recommended Overdrive Setting Balance Rise / Fall Time 6.5 ms Total Response Time 14.7 ms Overshoot Error 0.5% Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 21.1 ms Worst 3 Total Response Time 37.6 ms Worst 3 Overshoot Error 4.8%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
Picture Quality	Chart	Table	Photo
Balance	Chart	Table	Photo
Speed	Chart	Table	Photo

The Gigabyte G32QC has an okay response time, but there's a lot of black smearing caused by the slow response time in dark transitions. You can improve the response time by using the 'Speed' overdrive setting instead of 'Balance', but then there's overshoot.

— LEARN ABOUT RESPONSE TIME @ MAX REFRESH RATE 6.6 Motion Response Time @ 120Hz Recommended Overdrive Setting Balance Rise / Fall Time 6.1 ms Total Response Time 14.4 ms Overshoot Error 1.1% Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 20.3 ms Worst 3 Total Response Time 40.7 ms Worst 3 Overshoot Error 7.9%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
Picture Quality	Chart	Table	Photo
Balance	Chart	Table	Photo
Speed	Chart	Table	Photo

The response time at 120Hz is once again just alright, and the biggest problem is with the black smearing. Like at the max refresh rate, 'Balance' is the recommended overdrive setting because it has less overshoot than 'Speed'.

— LEARN ABOUT RESPONSE TIME @ 120HZ 5.6 Motion Response Time @ 60Hz Recommended Overdrive Setting Balance Rise / Fall Time 5.5 ms Total Response Time 25.2 ms Overshoot Error 4.3% Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 13.5 ms Worst 3 Total Response Time 45.9 ms Worst 3 Overshoot Error 12.2%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
Picture Quality	Chart	Table	Photo
Balance	Chart	Table	Photo
Speed	Chart	Table	Photo

The response time at 60Hz is disappointing as there's noticeable blur due to the slow response time with most transitions.

— LEARN ABOUT RESPONSE TIME @ 60HZ Motion Backlight Strobing (BFI) Backlight Strobing (BFI) Yes Maximum Frequency 165 Hz Minimum Frequency 120 Hz Longest Pulse Width Brightness 158 cd/m² Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 158 cd/m² Pulse Width Control No Pulse Phase Control No Pulse Amplitude Control No VRR At The Same Time No

This monitor has an optional backlight strobing feature to help improve motion clarity. Unfortunately, there's a lot of strobe crosstalk causing image duplication. It only works with 165Hz and 120Hz signals; the photo above is with 165Hz, and you can see a photo with 120Hz here.

— LEARN ABOUT BACKLIGHT STROBING (BFI) 10 Motion Image Flicker Flicker-Free Yes PWM Dimming Frequency 0 Hz

The Gigabyte G32QC's backlight is flicker-free, which is great for reducing eye strain.

— LEARN ABOUT IMAGE FLICKER Inputs 8.8 Inputs Input Lag Native Resolution @ Max Hz 4.4 ms Native Resolution @ 120Hz 5.7 ms Native Resolution @ 60Hz 9.6 ms Backlight Strobing (BFI) 7.1 ms

The Gigabyte G32QC has low input lag for a responsive feel while gaming.

— LEARN ABOUT INPUT LAG 7.9 Inputs Resolution And Size Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Megapixels 3.7 MP Pixel Density 93 PPI Measured Screen Diagonal 31.6" Screen Area 428 in²

The Gigabyte G32QC has a great resolution and size. It provides enough screen space for an immersive gaming experience, and to work with multiple windows opened side-by-side.

— LEARN ABOUT RESOLUTION AND SIZE 7.0 Inputs PS5 Compatibility 4k @ 120Hz No 4k @ 60Hz Yes 1440p @ 120Hz Yes 1440p @ 60Hz Yes 1080p @ 120Hz Yes 1080p @ 60Hz Yes HDR Yes VRR No

The Gigabyte G32QC works well with the PS5 but without HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, you can't play 4k games up to 120 fps.

— 9.2 Inputs Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 4k @ 120Hz No 4k @ 60Hz Yes 1440p @ 120Hz Yes 1440p @ 60Hz Yes 1080p @ 120Hz Yes 1080p @ 60Hz Yes HDR Yes VRR Yes

The Gigabyte G32QC doesn't have any issues with the Xbox Series X, and 1440p signals are supported natively without the need for the HDMI override.

— Inputs Inputs Photos — Inputs Video And Audio Ports DisplayPort 1 (DP 1.2) Mini DisplayPort No HDMI 2 (HDMI 2.0) HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed No HDMI 2.1 DVI No VGA No Daisy Chaining No 3.5mm Audio Out 1 HDR10 Yes 3.5mm Audio In No 3.5mm Microphone In No — Inputs USB USB-A Ports 2 USB-A Rated Speed 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB-B Upstream Port Yes USB-C Ports 0 USB-C Upstream No USB-C Ports USB-C Rated Speed No USB-C Ports USB-C Power Delivery No USB-C Ports USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode No USB-C Ports Thunderbolt No — Inputs macOS Compatibility

The Gigabyte G32QC works well with macOS and there aren't any obvious issues. VRR and HDR work as expected. If you're using a MacBook, windows return to their original position when waking it up from sleep, but not when you reopen the lid.

— LEARN ABOUT MACOS COMPATIBILITY Features Features Additional Features Speakers No RGB Illumination No Multiple Input Display PIP + PBP KVM Switch No

The Gigabyte G32QC has a few features that can improve your gaming experience, including:

• Crosshair: Puts a virtual crosshair on the screen for shooter games.
• Timer: Puts a timer on screen.
• Frame rate counter: Shows current frame rate.
• Low Blue Light mode: Blue light filter to help reduce eye strain.
• Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture: Allows you to display two input sources at once, which can be useful for those working on two computers or using another computer for streaming.
• OSD Sidekick: When the monitor is connected to the computer via the upstream USB-B cable, you can control the monitor's setting using your mouse and keyboard instead of using the monitor's physical control. This feature requires the OSD sidekick software to be installed, which is also used to update the monitor's firmware.

— Features On-Screen Display (OSD) —