If competitive gaming is your priority, the AOC AG276QZD with its excellent refresh rate and total response time will enhance your gaming experience. However, if your work revolves around photo or video editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K's superior color accuracy, larger screen, and higher resolution would be more beneficial. While the AOC is a strong candidate for HDR gaming, for media consumption, especially HDR content, the Asus with its better peak brightness and color volume would offer a richer viewing experience. Keep in mind, you're paying a higher price for the Asus's advanced features, which may not be necessary if gaming is your main focus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
8.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
4.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 120 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$700
$2,999
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) costs $2,999.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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