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- Main Differences
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Features
- Comments
AOC CQ32G1 vs Gigabyte G32QC
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
AOC CQ32G1
Gigabyte G32QC
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Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeVA
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
HDR10No
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate165 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeVA
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variants
- CQ32G1 (32")
- G32QC (32")
Our Verdict
AOC CQ32G1
Gigabyte G32QC
The Gigabyte G32QC is better than the AOC CQ32G1. The Gigabyte has much better motion handling due to its higher refresh rate and faster response time, and it supports HDR. However, the AOC has better color accuracy out-of-the-box and better reflection handling.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.1
7.3
Ergonomics
1.5
6.0
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.1
5.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
1800R
1500R
Size
32"
32"
Weight (without stand)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)
Weight (with stand)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
1.5
6.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
17.0" (43.2 cm)
19.4" (49.3 cm)
Base Depth
9.6" (24.5 cm)
9.4" (23.8 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
7.6" (19.4 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Weight (With Display)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
32"
Housing Width
28.0" (71.1 cm)
Housing Height
16.7" (42.4 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
3.2" (8.2 cm)
4.1" (10.4 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.4" (0.9 cm)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
7.6" (19.4 cm)
7.7" (19.5 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
3.2" (8.2 cm)
4.1" (10.4 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
7.9
7.8
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
3,039 : 1
2,912 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.1
8.1
Real Scene
385 cd/m²
384 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
369 cd/m²
382 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
370 cd/m²
384 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
371 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
369 cd/m²
381 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
370 cd/m²
383 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
43 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
0.0
7.0
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
N/A
435 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
N/A
454 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
N/A
456 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
N/A
456 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
N/A
456 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
N/A
456 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
N/A
453 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
N/A
455 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
N/A
455 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
N/A
456 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
N/A
455 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
N/A
0.000
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.1
5.6
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
34°
25°
Color Washout From Right
39°
26°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
70°
51°
Color Shift From Right
70°
58°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
36°
27°
Brightness Loss From Right
38°
29°
Black Level Raise From Left
46°
15°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
15°
Gamma Shift From Left
18°
16°
Gamma Shift From Right
18°
16°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.2
5.5
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
32°
26°
Color Washout From Above
36°
26°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
65°
55°
Color Shift From Above
70°
61°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
28°
Brightness Loss From Above
36°
28°
Black Level Raise From Below
17°
13°
Black Level Raise From Above
19°
11°
Gamma Shift From Below
14°
14°
Gamma Shift From Above
16°
11°
Gray Uniformity
8.1
8.0
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.149%
2.221%
50% DSE
0.134%
0.152%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.488%
5% DSE
0.067%
Black Uniformity
4.4
3.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
3.104%
3.376%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.3
7.0
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Sport
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
93.6%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.81
5.36
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,375 K
7,607 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.20
2.00
Color dE (Avg.)
2.63
4.48
Contrast Setting
50
N/A
RGB Settings
50-50-50
Default
Gamma Setting
1
Default
Brightness Setting
100
28
Measured Brightness
399 cd/m²
158 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.6
9.5
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
97.6%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.66
0.80
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,551 K
6,514 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.54
0.67
Contrast Setting
48
50
RGB Settings
45-50-49
100-93-98
Gamma Setting
1
Gamma 4
Brightness Setting
0
13
Measured Brightness
152 cd/m²
101 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.1
9.1
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.2%
97.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
82.3%
81.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
SDR Color Volume
9.4
9.7
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
98.9%
98.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
88.9%
87.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
7.9
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
89.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom 1
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
N/A
63.7%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom 1
DCI P3 xy
N/A
HDR Color Volume
0.0
7.9
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
81.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom 1
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
60.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom 1
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Reflections
7.7
7.4
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.8%
5.4%
Indirect Reflections
2.8%
3.1%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.0%
2.3%
Text Clarity
6.5
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
VA
VA
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Gradient
7.7
8.0
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
8 Bit
Color Bleed
9.5
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.001%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.103%
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.5
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
165 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Yes
Native
144 Hz
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
165 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
6.0
6.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Strong
Balance
Rise / Fall Time
7.7 ms
6.5 ms
Total Response Time
26.8 ms
14.7 ms
Overshoot Error
5.5%
0.5%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
9.5 ms
21.1 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
21.9 ms
37.6 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
4.7%
4.8%
Response Time @ 120Hz
6.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Rise / Fall Time
6.1 ms
Total Response Time
14.4 ms
Overshoot Error
1.1%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
20.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
40.7 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
7.9%
Response Time @ 60Hz
6.2
5.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Medium
Balance
Rise / Fall Time
8.6 ms
5.5 ms
Total Response Time
25.4 ms
25.2 ms
Overshoot Error
4.5%
4.3%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
7.9 ms
13.5 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
21.0 ms
45.9 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
4.6%
12.2%
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
165 Hz
Minimum Frequency
100 Hz
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
158 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
158 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
VRR At The Same Time
No
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
9.5
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.1 ms
4.4 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.9 ms
9.6 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
5.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
10.2 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
6.9 ms
7.1 ms
Resolution And Size
8.3
7.9
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
92 PPI
93 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
32.0"
31.6"
Screen Area
438 in²
428 in²
PS5 Compatibility
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.2
XSX Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0), 1 (HDMI 1.4)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
No
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
No
2
USB C
No
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
USB
USB-A Ports
No
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
No
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
HDR10
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
AOC CQ32G1
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