Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs Gigabyte M32UP

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M32UP

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Gigabyte M32UP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M32UP leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte M32UP

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSGigabyte M32UP
81Gear score81
31.5″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
280 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $770

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS or Gigabyte M32UP better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Gigabyte M32UP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Gigabyte M32UP leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).