The AOC 24G2SPU is a solid midrange choice for casual gaming and everyday use, offering a 165Hz refresh rate and decent color accuracy for digital photo editing. It's more budget-friendly and has a faster response time, making it suitable for casual gamers who prioritize smooth gameplay over high-resolution visuals. However, it falls short in HDR performance and doesn't support HDR gaming or media consumption due to its lower peak brightness and lack of wide color gamut.
In contrast, the Asus PA32DC is a premium monitor designed for professionals, with an exceptional color gamut and infinite contrast ratio, making it ideal for HDR video editing, print photo editing, and media consumption with its high peak brightness and wide color range. It's also suitable for casual gaming, despite its lower refresh rate, due to its superior image quality. However, its price is significantly higher, and it's not intended for competitive gaming due to its 75Hz refresh rate. If you're looking for top-tier image quality and are willing to invest, the Asus PA32DC is the better choice, especially for professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.8/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$3,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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