Built-in KVM! GIGABYTE M32U Arm Edition Review

Need more than one computer, but only have space for one monitor? Are you tired of looking at your tiny laptop and wishing it could just be connected to your desktop? This Gigabyte M32U Arm Edition Monitor might be for you!

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Edited by Autumn

[MarkRose]

When I read M32U Arm I was thinking it was an ARM mini pc haha

[JeffGeerling]

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!

[CataclysmZA]

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.

[bentomo]

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

[WhenKittensATK]

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.

[foxser]

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.

[pfandahalf]

I have the M27Q version. Outstanding monitor that I plan to use for the next decade or two.

[MichaelAuerswald]

lol, i was expecting some ARM machine and the last i expected was a monitor arm :)

[yavnrh]

Honestly, I can't live without a monitor KVM anymore. This is such a strong point of these monitor series (I have M28U currently).

[chrisbullock]

Looking Good Wendell!!! Keeping that weight down and looking more healthy brotha!! Keep it up!

[hazonku]

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.

[mjk]

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 ?

[NetBandit]

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.

[doxydoxdelamanca]

I have the 27 4k version. Pretty solid so far.

[GokouZWAR]

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...

[jenesuispasbavard]

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.

[ZeroBNG]

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.

[lexbraxman]

Wish you would have showed us more of the clamp from the end of table and underside. Thanks for the review

[michaelthompson]

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 💪🥰😇👍

[Sha.llw]

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.