If you're a competitive gamer valuing fast response and minimal ghosting, the AOC monitor excels, and it’s also better for HDR gaming and media with higher contrast and HDR brightness. However, if you're heavily into digital and print photo editing, the Acer's superior sRGB and AdobeRGB coverage make it a stronger choice, despite the higher price. For general productivity and casual gaming, either will perform well, but the Acer's larger screen may offer a more immersive experience. Choose the AOC for top-notch gaming and HDR media or the Acer for specialized color work and a bigger display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
284 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
9.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
284 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
284 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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