Gigabyte M32UP 160Hz 4K UHD IPS with HDMI 2.1
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A 31.5″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) IPS-type panel is adopted, running at up to 160Hz. HDMI 2.1 VRR is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync, allowing VRR technologies such as AMD FreeSync and ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ to be used, with 48 – 160Hz VRR range plus LFC assumed. A matte screen surface is included, whilst a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 8-bit colour are specified. A flicker-free WLED backlight offers a 350 cd/m² (400 cd/m²+ HDR peak) typical maximum luminance and 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are also included for a potentially more relaxing viewing experience. The monitor responds to HDR10 content in a basic way, with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. This allows the colour gamut to be put good use alongside 10-bit colour processing. But the brightness is very limited by HDR standards and local dimming isn’t specified – if it is featured, it will be a basic edge-lit solution as seen with its predecessor.
A 1ms MPRT response time is specified using ‘Aim Stabilizer Sync’, a strobe backlight setting which can be used in a VRR environment. The stand attaches centrally with a quick-release mechanism and can be replaced by an alternative 100 x 100mm VESA compatible solution if preferred. The stand offers tilt, swivel and height (130mm or 5.12 inches) adjustment. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter) with ‘zero watt’ switch, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 (with DSC), USB-C (18W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 3 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream) and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 2 x 3W speakers are included and PbP/PiP support is included. As noted earlier KVM support is included, allowing devices attached via USB to be shared between multiple systems.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. Information on price and availability still to come.
