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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best performance with low response times and very high refresh rates, the AOC AG276QZD is a superior choice. However, if you are on a budget and also want a larger screen that can comfortably handle casual gaming, productive tasks, and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32Q is a cost-effective alternative with a good balance of features. The AOC's OLED panel offers exceptional contrast and is excellent for HDR gaming, but the Gigabyte's IPS display provides strong color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Keep in mind that the AOC's price reflects its specialized high-end gaming capabilities. 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
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $455 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 284 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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