RATED
Excellent
9.0/10
31.5″ Gigabyte MO32U – Full Specifications
The Gigabyte MO32U is a 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor built around a 4K (3840 x 2160) panel, with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and 0.03 ms / 0.0000 s response time for smooth on-s...
Gigabyte●Monitor
Display
31.5 in (inches), QD-OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
31.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500000 : 1
1500000
Overview
The Gigabyte MO32U is a 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor built around a 4K (3840 x 2160) panel, with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and 0.03 ms / 0.0000 s response time for smooth on-screen motion. Picture quality is backed by brightness reaching 250 cd/m², a 1500000 : 1 contrast ratio and DisplayHDR 400 True Black / HDR10 HDR. Colour accuracy is covered by 100 % sRGB and 99 % DCI-P3, giving it room for both everyday use and colour-sensitive work.
BrandGigabytePanel TypeQD-OLEDResolution3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160pRefresh Rate48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)
Key Highlights
- Speed | 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) refresh with 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) response
- Image | 250 cd/m² (candela per square meter) and 1500000 : 1 contrast
- Colour | 100 % (percent) sRGB / 99 % (percent) DCI-P3
- Hub | USB-C video input and KVM switch
- HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black / HDR10
Who Should Buy the Gigabyte MO32U
+ Best For
Fast-paced use | 48 Hz
165 Hz (hertz) gives smooth motion headroom
Colour-aware creative work
100 % (percent) sRGB coverage is published for the panel
Single-cable laptop setups
USB-C video input is listed
Multi-PC desks
the built-in KVM switch simplifies switching
Shared or multi-user desks
130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) suits different sitting positions
× Not Ideal For
Desks wanting built-in audio
there are no built-in speakers
Detail-focused work
pixel density is not confirmed as high-DPI
Casual buyers on a budget
hardware calibration support isn't listed (and usually isn't needed)
Buyers prioritizing eye-comfort certs
no TÜV eye-comfort certification is listed
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)
Refresh range as specified
Brightness
250 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
Typical brightness as specified
Contrast
1500000 : 1
Static contrast as specified
Colour Gamut
100 % (percent) sRGB
Published sRGB coverage
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz)Refresh ceiling for competitive or smooth motion
GPU Requirement3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p up to 165 Hz (hertz)Match GPU output to the refresh ceiling
HDR & Brightness Reality
HDR support is listed as DisplayHDR 400 True Black / HDR10. Typical brightness is 250 cd/m² (candela per square meter) and peak brightness is listed at 1000 cd/m² (candela per square meter). Buyers should confirm real-scene HDR performance against manufacturer documentation before treating the published figures as a guarantee of HDR-grade contrast.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI2x HDMI 2.1Published port count and version
USB-CVideo input, 18 W power deliveryOne-cable laptop connection where supported
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Size / Footprint718.3 mm (millimeters) x 480.45 mm (millimeters) x 240 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D)Check desk width and depth before purchase
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmUse a matching arm or wall mount
Height AdjustYes (130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet))Screen height is adjustable
Real-World Use Cases
48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) covers standard desktop and gaming needs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 100 % (percent) sRGB coverage is published for the panel
- DisplayHDR 400 True Black / HDR10 HDR support is listed
- Built-in KVM switch simplifies multi-PC setups
- USB-C video input is supported with 18 W power delivery
- 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) response time supports fast motion
Cons
- No listed built-in speakers
- No listed low blue light mode
- No TÜV eye-comfort certification listed
- No hardware calibration support listed
- Pixel density is not confirmed as high-DPI
Score & Ratings
9.0/10
Great
Model Information
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Model | MO32U |
| Full Product Name | GIGABYTE MO32U |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Multi-Functional Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Multi-Functional Gaming |
| Primary Use | Gaming with Productivity/KVM Multi-Tasking |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years - Gigabyte's QD-OLED monitor warranty explicitly covers 'protection against potential panel image retention issues' per company statement; per Gigabyte press materials, Aug 2026 |
Display & Panel
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 803 mm (millimeters) / 80.3 cm (centimeters) / 31.6142 in (inches) / 2.6345 ft (feet) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 699.48 mm (millimeters) / 69.948 cm (centimeters) / 27.5386 in (inches) / 2.2949 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 394.73 mm (millimeters) / 39.473 cm (centimeters) / 15.5406 in (inches) / 1.295 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 92.07 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED |
| OLED Generation | 3rd Gen QD-OLED display |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte / EL Gen 2 (EL 2.0) emissive material |
Resolution & Pixel Details
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 139 ppi (pixels per inch) / 54 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.181 mm (millimeters) / 0.0181 cm (centimeters) / 0.0071 in (inches) / 0.0006 ft (feet) |
| Subpixel Layout | Triangular RGB sub-pixel layout with quadrilateral-shaped sub-pixels |
Picture Quality & Color
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| FRC | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 400 True BlackHDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % (percent) |
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 165 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 18 W |
| USB-A Ports | 2 |
| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 5 W (watts) |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° (degrees) |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 718.3 mm (millimeters) x 480.45 mm (millimeters) x 240 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 718.3 mm (millimeters) x 417.5 mm (millimeters) x 57.2 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 8.9 kg (kilograms) / 19.62 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.8 kg (kilograms) / 14.99 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 240 mm (millimeters) / 24 cm (centimeters) / 9.4488 in (inches) / 0.7874 ft (feet) |
| RGB Lighting | Yes |
Power & Operating Conditions
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Average Power Consumption | 54 W (watts) / Power board built-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Operating Temperature | 5 °C - 35 °C (degrees Celsius) / 41 °F - 95 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | Panel image-retention protection referenced in Gigabyte QD-OLED warranty coverage (see Burn-In Warranty); specific on-screen protection feature name not separately confirmed |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 6-axis color control, AI-based OLED Care, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Apply Picture Mode, Auto-Updated, Black Equalizer 2.0, Blue Light Reduction, Counter, Crosshair, Dashboard, Eagle Eye, Flicker-free technology, GameAssist, High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3), KVM Switch, Night Vision, OSD Sidekick, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Fusion 2.0, Tactical Switch, Timer, VESA ClearMR 9000; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Certified |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| ClearMR | 9000 |
Included Accessories
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB 3.0 upstream cable |
Packaging Information
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 980 mm (millimeters) x 545 mm (millimeters) x 168 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 980 mm (millimeters) / 98 cm (centimeters) / 38.5827 in (inches) / 3.2152 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | 545 mm (millimeters) / 54.5 cm (centimeters) / 21.4567 in (inches) / 1.7881 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | 168 mm (millimeters) / 16.8 cm (centimeters) / 6.6142 in (inches) / 0.5512 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | 13.52 kg (kilograms) / 29.81 lbs (pounds) |
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