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Budget gaming monitors always come with qualifiers, so the purchase decision comes down to what you’re willing to give up. Fast refresh and Adaptive-Sync are a must. I would follow these with contrast and color accuracy. If a monitor does those things well, and doesn’t cost a lot, it’s worth considering.
Its weakness is video processing. The overdrive and Aim Stabilizer backlight strobe both come with some visible artifacts that cause a little softness during fast-paced gaming. However, input lag is extremely low, and this was something I could easily see and benefit from. My movement and aiming precision were very high. And there were no issues with Adaptive-Sync at any time. I never saw a single frame tear.
The GS32Q is also not the best choice for HDR. It supports the standard with accurate tone mapping and color. But it doesn’t have dimming for additional dynamic range and again, is limited to sRGB. But for $209, I can forgive most of these issues. As an everyday monitor, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better 32-inch screen for the money. As a gaming monitor, it is satisfactory, if not life-changing. If you want a 32-inch screen for 27-inch money, it’s worth considering the Gigabyte GS32Q.
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