Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the AORUS FO32U2P and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the AORUS FO32U2P comes out ahead in refresh rate / peak brightness, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on several specs. Overall, the AORUS FO32U2P scores 73.2 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AORUS FO32U2P edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 65.5), but the 7.7-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 refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
The Smart Monitor M8 (2024) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, screen size, usb-c power delivery, so those specs do not 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
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.25% less. 0.03 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 2lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 65 W | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, AORUS FO32U2P or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
AORUS FO32U2P refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, AORUS FO32U2P or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
AORUS FO32U2P responds in 0.03ms vs 4ms.
Does AORUS FO32U2P or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 65W on AORUS FO32U2P, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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