Between the M27Q X and ProArt PA32UCXR, the M27Q X comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on usb-c power delivery and peak brightness. Overall, the M27Q X scores 65.7 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.7 vs 65.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the M27Q X 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, response time (gtg), g-sync.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, screen size, among others.
Both ship with comparable panel type, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 94.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 540.00% more. 96 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 6.52% more. 98 % vs 92 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 98 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 5ms.
Does M27Q X or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 15W on M27Q X, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.
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