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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch contrast and are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption, the AOC AG276QZD with its OLED panel will provide you with deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it a strong choice for immersive experiences. However, this monitor doesn't excel in productivity due to its lower brightness and text clarity. In contrast, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X offers better brightness and is more versatile for a range of tasks, including casual gaming and competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate, but it won't match the AOC's performance in delivering true blacks and peak HDR highlights. The Gigabyte is also larger, which might be preferable for productivity and media, but keep in mind it comes with slightly less color accuracy than the AOC. If cost is a concern and you need a well-rounded monitor, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X offers a good balance at a lower price point, whereas the AOC AG276QZD demands a premium for its superior contrast and HDR performance. 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
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
5.3
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 284 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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