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Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level
Gigabyte claims 300 nits for the GS32Q, and I measured over 327, which is plenty of light for a 32-inch monitor. In my experience, larger screens don’t need to be set as high, so in this case, even 200 nits is on the edge. In the black level test, the GS32Q is the best IPS screen. The resulting contrast is just behind the ASRock because that monitor is brighter. Visually, you won’t be able to tell the difference between them. VA tech is still the king of this test (after OLED, that is), but the GS32Q is well above the IPS average.
After Calibration to 200 nits
Calibration knocked a few points from the GS32Q’s contrast ratio, but the result of 1,369.2:1 is still top-level in the IPS genre. The ANSI test shows no change in the finishing order, and all the monitors show consistent performance. If you’re comparing just the 32-inch monitors, the GS32Q is more visually appealing than the HP based on contrast.
Test Takeaway: If you want the most contrast and can’t afford an OLED, VA is the next best choice. But if you want IPS, the GS32Q is one of the better examples. It’s bright enough for any indoor space and with around 1,400:1 contrast before and after calibration, it delivers a vivid and deep image with high clarity and saturation.
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