Built-in KVM! GIGABYTE M32U Arm Edition Review

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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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  • @MarkRose1337
    @MarkRose133711 ай бұрын

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

  • @post-leftluddite

    @post-leftluddite

    10 ай бұрын

    Same here, I thought there was an arm processor in the monitor or something

  • @JeffGeerling
    @JeffGeerling11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @CycahhaCepreebha

    @CycahhaCepreebha

    11 ай бұрын

    Likewise. I’m terribly disappointed right now. I suppose the lower-case arm should have been a hint.

  • @snowwsquire

    @snowwsquire

    11 ай бұрын

    I am very sad that this is not what the video is

  • @otter-pro

    @otter-pro

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I thought it was an ARM processor-based motherboard by its title.

  • @funkintonbeardo

    @funkintonbeardo

    11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @prgnify

    @prgnify

    11 ай бұрын

    I got really puzzled as to why anyone would need a monstruously tall 32 unit server with an ARM CPU.

  • @CataclysmZA
    @CataclysmZA11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @JohnSmith-sh1sy

    @JohnSmith-sh1sy

    6 ай бұрын

    you mean like an imac?

  • @bentomo
    @bentomo11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MichaelAuerswald
    @MichaelAuerswald11 ай бұрын

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

  • @bikerchrisukk

    @bikerchrisukk

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad I'm not the only one that thought that! 😆

  • @yavnrh
    @yavnrh2 ай бұрын

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

  • @pf100andahalf
    @pf100andahalf11 ай бұрын

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

  • @WhenKittensATK1125
    @WhenKittensATK112511 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @chrisbullock6477
    @chrisbullock647711 ай бұрын

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

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @foxs49er
    @foxs49er11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @astrocslopes863

    @astrocslopes863

    10 ай бұрын

    Any VA smearing?

  • @lexbraxman9270
    @lexbraxman927010 ай бұрын

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

  • @jenesuispasbavard
    @jenesuispasbavard10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Sha.ll0w
    @Sha.ll0w11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @doxydoxdelamanca9902
    @doxydoxdelamanca990211 ай бұрын

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

  • @GokouZWAR
    @GokouZWAR4 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @michaelthompson9798
    @michaelthompson979810 ай бұрын

    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 💪🥰😇👍

  • @SouthbayCreations
    @SouthbayCreations11 ай бұрын

    That monitor is fantastic!

  • @chrisbullock6477
    @chrisbullock647711 ай бұрын

    I had the original 1440p version. I see it has HDMI 2.1 now...very nice.

  • @eliotcole
    @eliotcole11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @av_oid
    @av_oid11 ай бұрын

    What if I want to use it with a PC that has an x86-64 processor?

  • @OtherTheDave

    @OtherTheDave

    11 ай бұрын

    You can’t 😂

  • @SJ-vc2tz
    @SJ-vc2tz11 ай бұрын

    Chill intro tune :)

  • @NetBandit70
    @NetBandit7011 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Fausto_moh
    @Fausto_moh10 ай бұрын

    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

  • @jpage5303

    @jpage5303

    8 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @LacasseEric
    @LacasseEric11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @afroman1242
    @afroman124211 ай бұрын

    Can you guys review the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch that they just announced!

  • @wizardmon1337
    @wizardmon133711 ай бұрын

    I have the M32Q KVM, and I just bought my own arm for it lol.

  • @1oglop1
    @1oglop110 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Kelekona_808
    @Kelekona_80811 ай бұрын

    This type of KVM is the kind that would be perfect for our household. Not sure I like the arm over the stand though.

  • @hkalisvaart

    @hkalisvaart

    11 ай бұрын

    They have a cheaper version with a normal monitor stand.

  • @thescarletcars
    @thescarletcars11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @MichaelPaulGonzalezAuthor
    @MichaelPaulGonzalezAuthor7 ай бұрын

    Does any manufacturer make this style of arm for sale? Not in the market for a new monitor, but I love this arm!

  • @SpiritOfTheHeretic
    @SpiritOfTheHeretic11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @autismosis69

    @autismosis69

    11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @cracklingice
    @cracklingice11 ай бұрын

    I love my 24" 1440p density.

  • @taranagnew436
    @taranagnew4369 ай бұрын

    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 #)?

  • @hkalisvaart
    @hkalisvaart11 ай бұрын

    M32U RISC-V edition next year? ;)

  • @ZeroB4NG
    @ZeroB4NG11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Hennie1254
    @Hennie125411 ай бұрын

    Is there a monitor arm like this for sale? I have never seen this before!

  • @declanmcardle
    @declanmcardle11 ай бұрын

    @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?

  • @supernerd6983
    @supernerd698311 ай бұрын

    100% thought this was an ARM motherboard review lol

  • @ShadVonHass
    @ShadVonHass11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rodhester2166

    @rodhester2166

    11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @autismosis69
    @autismosis6911 ай бұрын

    This is my all time favorite monitor. I have the 1440p 165hz one and my only complaint is that it's not ips

  • @BBWahoo

    @BBWahoo

    11 ай бұрын

    *OLED

  • @RANDOMNATION907
    @RANDOMNATION90711 ай бұрын

    That's more monitor than I would ever need but, I do like that arm it comes with.

  • @owlmostdead9492

    @owlmostdead9492

    11 ай бұрын

    Calm down, 32” 4k is pretty standard

  • @astrocslopes863

    @astrocslopes863

    10 ай бұрын

    There’s also a 28 inch version, the m28u - both arm or non arm

  • @johnb3513
    @johnb351311 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @johnrucker1912
    @johnrucker191211 ай бұрын

    I have the 1440p version and have lots of headaches getting my mouse and keyboard to switch between my Mac and PC.

  • @kurtwinter4422
    @kurtwinter442211 ай бұрын

    Really thought this was a mini itx mobo with an ARM cpu.

  • @MichaelAuerswald
    @MichaelAuerswald11 ай бұрын

    18W PD is on the (very) weak side...

  • @WisherTheKing
    @WisherTheKing4 ай бұрын

    I have the M28u but I couldn't get the KVM to work at all.

  • @notsohandyandy
    @notsohandyandyАй бұрын

    Does the monitor arm rotate at the base?

  • @wskinnyodden
    @wskinnyodden11 ай бұрын

    Quite nifty!

  • @WITofficial
    @WITofficial6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @SJ-vc2tz
    @SJ-vc2tz6 ай бұрын

    My M32U does deliver power, only 15W but it's enough to keep my M2 Macbook Pro charged all day.

  • @rusty178
    @rusty1786 ай бұрын

    sorry, is it a real 10bit monitor? or just 8 bit (FRC) type....

  • @timoteobone737
    @timoteobone737Ай бұрын

    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?

  • @GeoffSeeley
    @GeoffSeeley11 ай бұрын

    @2:15 Dr. Tongue's 3D House of Monitor Stands.

  • @b6s4shelter
    @b6s4shelter11 ай бұрын

    Love my M32U. Paid $569 on Black Friday…. Deal.

  • @morgothbloody7181

    @morgothbloody7181

    7 ай бұрын

    damn bargain

  • @GG-kc6ie
    @GG-kc6ieАй бұрын

    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.

  • @YouTubeGlobalAdminstrator
    @YouTubeGlobalAdminstrator11 ай бұрын

    Boi, my table is THICCCC AF! Just like it's owner. 😙

  • @TheNewMountain
    @TheNewMountain11 ай бұрын

    As a person genuinely annoyed by choppy text on a 4K 27", it feels bad to be called out by Wendell.

  • @hanes2
    @hanes211 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ZeroB4NG

    @ZeroB4NG

    11 ай бұрын

    HDR 400 is quite low.

  • @hanes2

    @hanes2

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@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.

  • @eDoc2020

    @eDoc2020

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @hanes2

    11 ай бұрын

    @@eDoc2020 how is 80 nits standard? we had 250 nits like the base for LCD for two decades now.

  • @eDoc2020

    @eDoc2020

    11 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @fkdhjfghdsjkghjkfhgkfjd
    @fkdhjfghdsjkghjkfhgkfjd11 ай бұрын

    I went with 27" 4k, but my room doesn't have room for three 32" monitors.

  • @mslindqu
    @mslindqu8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mortyforty8404
    @mortyforty840411 ай бұрын

    you can fold it down like a laptop when you're done, ha

  • @cpin5224
    @cpin522411 ай бұрын

    *cries in alex desk*

  • @bluephreakr
    @bluephreakr11 ай бұрын

    Gigabyte my ass. It's a neat product with a hard sell because _trust issues_ after their mainboard malware fiasco.

  • @ZeroB4NG

    @ZeroB4NG

    11 ай бұрын

    very good point.

  • @wskinnyodden
    @wskinnyodden11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @eliotcole
    @eliotcole11 ай бұрын

    ahhh ... another monitor that will never be available in the uk for some reason, i'm sure

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat123411 ай бұрын

    So i guess it doesn't run Android.

  • @svettnabb
    @svettnabb11 ай бұрын

    Read gigabyte and arm. Though it was a server. Feel disappointed now

  • @karehaqt
    @karehaqt11 ай бұрын

    Looks nice but it's Gigabyte so meh.

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