Between the AORUS FO32U2P and M27Q X, the AORUS FO32U2P comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and peak brightness, while the M27Q X wins on several specs. Overall, the AORUS FO32U2P scores 73.2 and the M27Q X scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AORUS FO32U2P edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 65.7), but the 7.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AORUS FO32U2P if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
The M27Q X similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the AORUS FO32U2P is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 333.33% more. 65 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 90.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 0.3 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 7.61% more. 99 % vs 92 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 0.3 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 92 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 2lead | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 65 Wlead | 15 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, AORUS FO32U2P or M27Q X?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 240Hz.
Which has faster response time, AORUS FO32U2P or M27Q X?+
AORUS FO32U2P responds in 0.03ms vs 0.3ms.
Does AORUS FO32U2P or M27Q X have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 65W on AORUS FO32U2P, 15W on M27Q X.
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