If you prioritize high refresh rates and best-in-class response times for competitive gaming, the AOC AG276QZD with its OLED panel will offer you superior performance in fast-paced games. However, for digital and print photo editing, the ASUS XB273U F with its IPS panel provides excellent color accuracy and a wider color gamut, making it better suited for color-critical work. The AOC's OLED panel offers better contrast and is suitable for vibrant HDR gaming and media consumption, but its lower brightness and color volume may not be ideal for well-lit rooms or if you need the brightest screen for HDR content. The ASUS, while more expensive, also supports a higher refresh rate with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and less ghosting, beneficial for smoother gameplay. Choose the AOC for a cost-effective, gaming-focused experience, or the ASUS if you're willing to invest more in a monitor that excels in color accuracy for productivity and still delivers a strong gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
Best in class refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
6.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$700
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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