If high refresh rates and fast response times are crucial for you, such as in competitive gaming, the AOC AG276QZD with its better performance in these areas would be a solid choice. Conversely, if you're more interested in a larger screen with higher resolution for productivity and media consumption, the Samsung S43CG70 could be more satisfying despite its higher price. However, for tasks such as digital photo editing, both perform well with accurate colors, but the AOC has a slight edge. For HDR gaming and movies, the AOC is suitable, while the Samsung's performance in this area is not clearly specified. Keep in mind that the AOC's smaller size might not be as immersive for media consumption as the larger Samsung. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
4.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$700
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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