Clicking through, I was half expecting an iMac-style server-monitor combo with an Ampere Altra Max CPU inside! I mean... they make Ampere servers. And they make these massive displays. And it even has KVM/IPMI built in!
I am now on board with the idea of an ARM mini-PC that sits inside the monitor and you can get it to do things, like act as a capture device, or a file server.
I've been using an LG C2 42" OLED HDTV as my only monitor. I use multiple devices at my desk: Work PC, Gaming PC, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro and sometimes Windows Laptop. Standalone KVMs are pretty pricey. I'm glad I can connect my Work PC, Gaming PC, and Mac Mini to the TV via HDMI and just use a cheap USB switch + USB hub for all the peripherals.
I fell for the Arm clickbait too. I bought the curved version of this last year after ypu mentioned the kvm and its great. But the 15watts of power on that one is barely enough to power an idle steam deck or my M1 mac with the screen turned off
I have the M32UC (curved version). Love it. I have a 3 monitor mount stand so arm edition or stand version wouldn't really matter to me. I had the G32QC (2k non-KVM version) that I used with an RTX 3080 and liked it so much I got its big brother when I upgraded to a 4090. I have 0 complaints. Even have it overclocked from 144 to 153hz.
Thanks for this review! I am that use case where my main monitor needs to have a decent refresh rate for play but also good color accuracy for work. Nobody really talks enough about that aside from maybe how text looks. This might be exactly what I need and the arm version is on sale for $100 less than the foot version right now.
I have this monitor, its amazing imo. (I have the M32UC model which has 160htz OC mode) I haven't even utilized the KVM stuff which I came here to figure out how to setup. I wish you had shown a bit more about that...
Did you actually test using USB-C for input only in conjunction with the full size HDMI or DP inputs? The MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD has a similar port configuration, but can only use KVM if the 2nd device is doing video over USB-C.
I want one with a KVM like that for my Steam Deck, USB C is perfect for that. I just really don't know if i want to go 4K or 1440p with a 32". ...i always feel like i should wait just a little bit longer for better options to show up on the market. It feels like there is always something wrong. This one is only HDR400 ... not 1000. = HDaRent ...that makes it easy to go NOPE. ...but it is really damn close, short of being OLED of course.
I have a single monitor I plug my work laptop and gaming PC into. Laptop never moves so I don't need a single cable solution. I use a cheap USB 3.0 switch for mouse, keyboard, headphones and webcam, then switch the monitor between inputs. Can't find a kvm that can handle all that USB bandwidth, can switch between HDMI and Displayport, and isn't trying to get me to connect 10 4k monitors @$500 for some reason.
Love the KVM on my Gigabyte M34WQ - I can switch my input, keyboard, and mouse between my desktop and laptop with just one button; my only issue with it is the anemic 15W of USB-C power delivery.
I had the same issue, and solved it with a USB 3.0 hub into the monitor. I run my audio interface, mouse, keyboard, webcam, and sometimes controller through the hub and its awesome
To get it to work with a regular normal desktop all you need to have is: .USB C to USB C cable (Not included with the monitor) and a motherboard(MB) with a USB-C on the back of MB and you can now plug an HDMI for video.....My setup below: Note, the mouse and keyboard are connected to the USB 3.1 ports of the monitor PC #1: I plugged the USB C to USB C cable (USB C to USB C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable-6.6FT-20Gbps Data Transfer) on back of MB USB-Type C input to USB -Type C on back of the monitor. This setup worked perfectly for the mouse and keyboard only, since I don't have video on a old first gen Ryzen 7 AMD processor, I knew it wouldn't work for video. However, video did work with when plugged to a HDMI on my discrete GTX 1050ti graphics card and then to monitor for video. Mouse/keyboard/video working. PC #2: is plugged into the Displayport of the monitor coming out from DP source of a RTX 4090 with a typical USB3.0/1 B-Type cable coming from the monitor to PC 3.1 USB on MB port for mouse and keyboard functions. KMV now works as intended and can switch between two PC's I hope this helps anyone with the same situation.
its wierd - According to the specification from Gigabyte's site, main difference between standard edition and arm edition is USB C. In Arm Edition USB C with PD up to 18W.
The other good thing about the arm design (i hope) is like that samsung one from a few years back. So you could lay it flat to watch/play on a TV on the wall behind the monitor.
Very impressive monitor arm with great functionality which I was looking for a while ago, but I ended up just getting a monitor and seperate monitor arm which does its job….. but I still prefer this monitor arm which comes with this Gigabyte monitor 💪🥰😇👍
I have a Lenovo L32 4k whcih kinda runs of single cable along with poweer delivier so when I switch from my personal laptop to work laptop all I have to do is switch the cable. I find it much easier than this. considering I dont have to plug in the power for either of the laptop. however its only 4k 60hz and reverts to usb 2 for peripherals when on 4k 60.
Open box one on Amazon are going for below 600 dollars. I snagged one just now. Hopefully nothing wrong with it. It’s my first 4k panel so I’m excited to receive it
They go even lower if they are returned at the warehouse, I got mine for 370 and its literally brand new still has the protective clear tape on it. I had it for a month now and love it!
I am curious why these monitors do not have automatic brightness control like my 10year old NEC EA244. It is the best feature if you are using the monitor in the evening. I've never had to touch the brightness adjustment.
Was looking to get one of these you seem to look like you know your stuff bro.. what’s the difference in the M32U and the M32U-ek What I can tell the m32u is 3000:1 contrast ratio.. And the m32u-ek is 10bit.. but 1000:1 contrast ratio.. What one would be better for ps5 my friend ?
I don't have a fancy new USB-C laptop since I only use it for web browsing and chatting, but the dock for it only has DisplayPort out. And of course the gaming machine has DP as well, so I'm pretty disappointed this monitor only has 1 DP in. Otherwise I'd have gotten this much earlier. We're a generation or 2 of IPS panels further now though, so I think I'll wait just a bit longer before getting my 4K 32", especially due to the overshoot.
my laptop doesnt have a usb-c but my desktop gpu does, so I have the usb-c going to desktop, that being said I play games like tomb raider and the such although COD plays fine also.. The laptop is for network engineering job.
Is it even possible to use pure Bluetooth keyboard/mouse/trackpad with this KVM? I’m under the impression that you could only use those dongle style devices that are wireless but need a receiver physically in the monitor’s USB port? In other words, forget using this KVM with Apple’s Magic Keyboard/mouse, right?
wow.. there's so much junk in the KVM portion of this video most of which is not comprehensible. Came here to get some clarity on how it works and wound up fillling in a couple holes but really mostly still lost. You gotta come at this from a standard perspective, not some whack ass weird usb jank shit that's come about in the last 5 or 6 years.
In my opinion its definitely not a good thing needing to byo power, I want power delivery through usbc AND at least 100w I dont know why these manufacturers cant get the consumer what they want. As you said, the KVM is a differentiator but they give the bare minimum.
I read the brightness is pretty low on this one? 350 nits? Seems like last couple of years been arguing about multi-monitor display scaling. This is also an issue in MacOS. However, MacOS has third-party software like "BetterDisplay" that is just amazing. I wished Linux had something like it.
Keep in mind standard brightness is 80 nits. I can't imagine needing more than 300 nits unless you're working in sunlight. For a laptop that capability makes sense but for a desktop monitor I don't see the point.
@@hanes2 80 candela per square meter is the reference luminance level specified by sRGB. I won't argue that it's good to be able to go brighter but I just don't see the need to be literally five times brighter.
When I read M32U Arm I was thinking it was an ARM mini pc haha
Same here, I thought there was an arm processor in the monitor or something
Clicking through, I was half expecting an iMac-style server-monitor combo with an Ampere Altra Max CPU inside! I mean... they make Ampere servers. And they make these massive displays. And it even has KVM/IPMI built in!
Likewise. I’m terribly disappointed right now. I suppose the lower-case arm should have been a hint.
I am very sad that this is not what the video is
Yeah, I thought it was an ARM processor-based motherboard by its title.
I was looking at DP MST + KVM monitors (spoiler alert, only Dell makes them with 60hz refresh dates) and thought the same when I saw this one.
I got really puzzled as to why anyone would need a monstruously tall 32 unit server with an ARM CPU.
I am now on board with the idea of an ARM mini-PC that sits inside the monitor and you can get it to do things, like act as a capture device, or a file server.
you mean like an imac?
I've been using an LG C2 42" OLED HDTV as my only monitor. I use multiple devices at my desk: Work PC, Gaming PC, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro and sometimes Windows Laptop. Standalone KVMs are pretty pricey. I'm glad I can connect my Work PC, Gaming PC, and Mac Mini to the TV via HDMI and just use a cheap USB switch + USB hub for all the peripherals.
I fell for the Arm clickbait too. I bought the curved version of this last year after ypu mentioned the kvm and its great. But the 15watts of power on that one is barely enough to power an idle steam deck or my M1 mac with the screen turned off
I have the M32UC (curved version). Love it. I have a 3 monitor mount stand so arm edition or stand version wouldn't really matter to me. I had the G32QC (2k non-KVM version) that I used with an RTX 3080 and liked it so much I got its big brother when I upgraded to a 4090. I have 0 complaints. Even have it overclocked from 144 to 153hz.
Any VA smearing?
I have the M27Q version. Outstanding monitor that I plan to use for the next decade or two.
Thanks for this review! I am that use case where my main monitor needs to have a decent refresh rate for play but also good color accuracy for work. Nobody really talks enough about that aside from maybe how text looks. This might be exactly what I need and the arm version is on sale for $100 less than the foot version right now.
Honestly, I can't live without a monitor KVM anymore. This is such a strong point of these monitor series (I have M28U currently).
lol, i was expecting some ARM machine and the last i expected was a monitor arm :)
Glad I'm not the only one that thought that! 😆
Looking Good Wendell!!! Keeping that weight down and looking more healthy brotha!! Keep it up!
What if I want to use it with a PC that has an x86-64 processor?
You can’t 😂
@12:10 Hmm? My Surface Laptop is the same temperature as the sun when the USB-C PD cable is plugged in. Is that what Wendel means?
I have this monitor, its amazing imo. (I have the M32UC model which has 160htz OC mode) I haven't even utilized the KVM stuff which I came here to figure out how to setup. I wish you had shown a bit more about that...
Did you actually test using USB-C for input only in conjunction with the full size HDMI or DP inputs? The MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD has a similar port configuration, but can only use KVM if the 2nd device is doing video over USB-C.
I want one with a KVM like that for my Steam Deck, USB C is perfect for that.
I just really don't know if i want to go 4K or 1440p with a 32". ...i always feel like i should wait just a little bit longer for better options to show up on the market.
It feels like there is always something wrong. This one is only HDR400 ... not 1000. = HDaRent ...that makes it easy to go NOPE. ...but it is really damn close, short of being OLED of course.
I have a single monitor I plug my work laptop and gaming PC into. Laptop never moves so I don't need a single cable solution. I use a cheap USB 3.0 switch for mouse, keyboard, headphones and webcam, then switch the monitor between inputs. Can't find a kvm that can handle all that USB bandwidth, can switch between HDMI and Displayport, and isn't trying to get me to connect 10 4k monitors @$500 for some reason.
Love the KVM on my Gigabyte M34WQ - I can switch my input, keyboard, and mouse between my desktop and laptop with just one button; my only issue with it is the anemic 15W of USB-C power delivery.
I love my original M32U but 3 USB ports for the KVM switch isnt enough without compromises. I use a USB mouse, keyboard, mic, speakers, and webcam.
I had the same issue, and solved it with a USB 3.0 hub into the monitor. I run my audio interface, mouse, keyboard, webcam, and sometimes controller through the hub and its awesome
I have the 27 4k version. Pretty solid so far.
Really thought this was a mini itx mobo with an ARM cpu.
M32U RISC-V edition next year? ;)
To get it to work with a regular normal desktop all you need to have is: .USB C to USB C cable (Not included with the monitor) and a motherboard(MB) with a USB-C on the back of MB and you can now plug an HDMI for video.....My setup below: Note, the mouse and keyboard are connected to the USB 3.1 ports of the monitor
PC #1: I plugged the USB C to USB C cable (USB C to USB C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable-6.6FT-20Gbps Data Transfer) on back of MB USB-Type C input to USB -Type C on back of the monitor. This setup worked perfectly for the mouse and keyboard only, since I don't have video on a old first gen Ryzen 7 AMD processor, I knew it wouldn't work for video. However, video did work with when plugged to a HDMI on my discrete GTX 1050ti graphics card and then to monitor for video. Mouse/keyboard/video working.
PC #2: is plugged into the Displayport of the monitor coming out from DP source of a RTX 4090 with a typical USB3.0/1 B-Type cable coming from the monitor to PC 3.1 USB on MB port for mouse and keyboard functions. KMV now works as intended and can switch between two PC's
I hope this helps anyone with the same situation.
its wierd - According to the specification from Gigabyte's site, main difference between standard edition and arm edition is USB C. In Arm Edition USB C with PD up to 18W.
The other good thing about the arm design (i hope) is like that samsung one from a few years back. So you could lay it flat to watch/play on a TV on the wall behind the monitor.
Wish you would have showed us more of the clamp from the end of table and underside. Thanks for the review
Their 1440p stand monitors are a fantastic value! The M27Q has the same built in KVM, IPS/170Hz and all the connector shnazz, just one USB-A less.
Very impressive monitor arm with great functionality which I was looking for a while ago, but I ended up just getting a monitor and seperate monitor arm which does its job….. but I still prefer this monitor arm which comes with this Gigabyte monitor 💪🥰😇👍
I have a Lenovo L32 4k whcih kinda runs of single cable along with poweer delivier so when I switch from my personal laptop to work laptop all I have to do is switch the cable. I find it much easier than this. considering I dont have to plug in the power for either of the laptop. however its only 4k 60hz and reverts to usb 2 for peripherals when on 4k 60.
Dammit. I didn't know about these monitors with KVM built-in. I just bought new monitors and I need a KVM that supports high refresh rate and G-Sync.
Can you guys review the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch that they just announced!
I have the M28u but I couldn't get the KVM to work at all.
Open box one on Amazon are going for below 600 dollars. I snagged one just now. Hopefully nothing wrong with it. It’s my first 4k panel so I’m excited to receive it
They go even lower if they are returned at the warehouse, I got mine for 370 and its literally brand new still has the protective clear tape on it. I had it for a month now and love it!
I am curious why these monitors do not have automatic brightness control like my 10year old NEC EA244. It is the best feature if you are using the monitor in the evening. I've never had to touch the brightness adjustment.
I got this monitor with a dead pixel but gigabyte warranty policy says it must have more than 3 to apply. does anyone know if its fixable?
Does any manufacturer make this style of arm for sale? Not in the market for a new monitor, but I love this arm!
18W PD is on the (very) weak side...
is there a monitor (like this) with a remote for switching inputs and has a osc like on lg 29" ulterawide monitor (can't remember motel #)?
Was looking to get one of these you seem to look like you know your stuff bro.. what’s the difference in the M32U and the M32U-ek
What I can tell the m32u is 3000:1 contrast ratio..
And the m32u-ek is 10bit.. but 1000:1 contrast ratio..
What one would be better for ps5 my friend ?
This type of KVM is the kind that would be perfect for our household. Not sure I like the arm over the stand though.
They have a cheaper version with a normal monitor stand.
I had the original 1440p version. I see it has HDMI 2.1 now...very nice.
sorry, is it a real 10bit monitor? or just 8 bit (FRC) type....
My M32U does deliver power, only 15W but it's enough to keep my M2 Macbook Pro charged all day.
I don't have a fancy new USB-C laptop since I only use it for web browsing and chatting, but the dock for it only has DisplayPort out. And of course the gaming machine has DP as well, so I'm pretty disappointed this monitor only has 1 DP in. Otherwise I'd have gotten this much earlier. We're a generation or 2 of IPS panels further now though, so I think I'll wait just a bit longer before getting my 4K 32", especially due to the overshoot.
my laptop doesnt have a usb-c but my desktop gpu does, so I have the usb-c going to desktop, that being said I play games like tomb raider and the such although COD plays fine also.. The laptop is for network engineering job.
Does the monitor arm rotate at the base?
Is there a monitor arm like this for sale? I have never seen this before!
Why don't you show the physical cabling during the KVM section instead of blabbering specs.
That's more monitor than I would ever need but, I do like that arm it comes with.
Calm down, 32” 4k is pretty standard
There’s also a 28 inch version, the m28u - both arm or non arm
I have the 1440p version and have lots of headaches getting my mouse and keyboard to switch between my Mac and PC.
Is it even possible to use pure Bluetooth keyboard/mouse/trackpad with this KVM?
I’m under the impression that you could only use those dongle style devices that are wireless but need a receiver physically in the monitor’s USB port?
In other words, forget using this KVM with Apple’s Magic Keyboard/mouse, right?
They need an updated OLED version of this monitor now!
I have the M32Q KVM, and I just bought my own arm for it lol.
wow.. there's so much junk in the KVM portion of this video most of which is not comprehensible. Came here to get some clarity on how it works and wound up fillling in a couple holes but really mostly still lost. You gotta come at this from a standard perspective, not some whack ass weird usb jank shit that's come about in the last 5 or 6 years.
I went with 27" 4k, but my room doesn't have room for three 32" monitors.
100% thought this was an ARM motherboard review lol
In my opinion its definitely not a good thing needing to byo power, I want power delivery through usbc AND at least 100w
I dont know why these manufacturers cant get the consumer what they want. As you said, the KVM is a differentiator but they give the bare minimum.
That monitor is fantastic!
Chill intro tune :)
I read the brightness is pretty low on this one? 350 nits?
Seems like last couple of years been arguing about multi-monitor display scaling. This is also an issue in MacOS. However, MacOS has third-party software like "BetterDisplay" that is just amazing. I wished Linux had something like it.
HDR 400 is quite low.
@@ZeroB4NG yeah HDR should be closer to 1000. So this display is for sure not a HDR capable if u ask me. a Good laptop SDR is 400-500 nits.
Keep in mind standard brightness is 80 nits. I can't imagine needing more than 300 nits unless you're working in sunlight. For a laptop that capability makes sense but for a desktop monitor I don't see the point.
@@eDoc2020 how is 80 nits standard? we had 250 nits like the base for LCD for two decades now.
@@hanes2 80 candela per square meter is the reference luminance level specified by sRGB. I won't argue that it's good to be able to go brighter but I just don't see the need to be literally five times brighter.
@2:15 Dr. Tongue's 3D House of Monitor Stands.
I love my 24" 1440p density.
As a person genuinely annoyed by choppy text on a 4K 27", it feels bad to be called out by Wendell.
Love my M32U. Paid $569 on Black Friday…. Deal.
damn bargain
So i guess it doesn't run Android.
Quite nifty!
Boi, my table is THICCCC AF! Just like it's owner. 😙
ahhh ... another monitor that will never be available in the uk for some reason, i'm sure
*cries in alex desk*
Read gigabyte and arm. Though it was a server. Feel disappointed now
you can fold it down like a laptop when you're done, ha
Don't you think going with an K6-2 or K6-3 would be better than a Pentium Overdrive? 🤣🤣 Heheh couldn't avoid the bad joke :P
Gigabyte my ass. It's a neat product with a hard sell because _trust issues_ after their mainboard malware fiasco.
very good point.
Looks nice but it's Gigabyte so meh.