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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on having the best possible gaming experience with deep blacks and quick response times, the AOC AG276QZD, with its OLED display, is a strong choice, albeit at a premium price. However, it's not as well-suited for productivity tasks due to its smaller 27-inch size and fair image clarity. On the other hand, the LG 32GQ850, with its larger 32-inch IPS screen, is better for productivity and digital photo editing with accurate colors, but it doesn't excel in HDR gaming or media consumption due to its lower contrast ratio and peak brightness. If budget is a concern and your primary activities include work and competitive gaming, the LG may offer a balanced experience without the higher cost of the AOC. 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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GQ850 (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
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
5.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$700
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $718 | ||
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 | 150 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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