You can remove the upright to reveal a 100mm VESA mount for which you’ll have to provide your own fasteners. A stylish grill keeps the internal components cool with no need for a fan. When gaming, the AOC C32G2ZE wasn't as sharp during action games as a higher-res screen but delivered great contrast and color in all situations, and that made details stand out. In Doom Eternal the game's hellish scenery was fiery and red with good texturing. Mowing down enemies was satisfying too as their bits flew all over the screen. Curved monitors are on the rise, and one reason is that they provide a much more immersive experience compared to flat monitors. This is thanks to the inward curve, as it gives you a wider field of view. The curve slightly wraps around your peripheral vision, which creates a natural, realistic, and captivating viewing experience.

AOC Gaming C32G3AE - 32 inch FHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1ms

Video processing was average for the category. I’ve already noted the overdrive’s undershoot issue. In practice, it isn’t a huge problem but there is room for improvement. Adaptive-Sync worked without issue on both AMD and Nvidia platforms (see FreeSync vs G-Sync to decide which is better). My GeForce RTX 4090-based PC had no problem keeping the frame rate maxed at 165. Call of Duty: WWII was much the same with a good sense of realism. Characters' faces were clear and naturally hued. Outdoor scenes were rendered with excellent contrast. Highlights like metallic reflections and beads of sweat stood out strongly. Color was also quite vivid in this game. With lots of earth tones and subtle shades of green making up the image, we felt a good suspension of disbelief. A curve in an ultra wide display is useful, but to put a curve in a monitor just because...is lame. In the Luminance menu, you’ll find brightness and contrast along with three gamma presets and the three HDR emulation modes. They don’t support HDR10 signals, but rather, they approximate the look of HDR through gamma manipulation. They also add varying levels of edge enhancement which ultimately reduces perceived resolution. I recommend avoiding them. The CQ32G2S has plenty of native contrast already. The stand is a solid affair with 5/23 degrees tilt, 30 degrees swivel and a four-inch (100mm) height adjustment. There is no portrait mode. Movements have a firm and premium feel that makes you forget how inexpensive the CQ32G2S is. AOC doesn’t cut corners in its build quality here.Another potential (though small) downside is that it might take some time to get used to the curve. The curve at first might seem a little strange but that's mainly because you're not used to it. After a few days, you'll start to appreciate it and find it as natural as using a flat monitor. This is one of the highest contrast monitors we’ve tested, and our tweaks made the picture very rich and textural with no need for the dynamic contrast feature. Curved monitors benefit gamers in particular or those who need to see with their peripherals often. The curve essentially acts as a "zoom" function, which gives you a better view of the sides of the screen. This can be extremely helpful in fast-paced games where you need to be aware of your surroundings. In Color Setup, there are three color temp presets plus an accurate sRGB mode and a User memory with RGB sliders. The CQ32G2S can be calibrated to a high standard, and I’ll show you how to do that below. You also get AOC’s unique Picture Boost feature which highlights a sizable and moveable portion of the image with its own set of brightness and contrast controls. The C32G2ZE arrives in three pieces – base, upright and panel. You don't need any tools to assemble it, and the finished unit is very solid, yet lighter than its size would suggest.

AOC CQ32G2S 165 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: A Lot of Screen and AOC CQ32G2S 165 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: A Lot of Screen and

Corsair Dominator Titanium First Edition DDR5-6600 C32 2x32GB Review: Abundant Capacity And Performance The front bezel on the AOC C32G2ZE is very thin, just 7mm, and flush mounted. It disappears when there is no image present. The bottom strip is 23mm wide with a small AOC logo and a bit of red trim. A closer look reveals a subtle facet effect along the bottom edge, something we haven't seen before. The red accent is repeated where the base attaches to the upright. That part has a handy cable hole to keep your wiring tidy. The AOC C32G2ZE does not have built-in speakers, but sound is carried over the HDMI and DisplayPort connections to a 3.5mm audio port into which you can plug your best gaming headset or powered speakers. The two HDMI ports are version 2.0, while the single DisplayPort is 1.2. All support Adaptive-Sync, but you’ll need DisplayPort for the full 240 Hz. OSD Features of AOC C32G2ZE The AOC C32G2ZE presents an interesting conundrum. On one hand, its color accuracy and contrast make it very attractive. But with a pixel density of just 67ppi, you can't help but see the pixel structure at a 3-4 foot viewing distance. We spent quite a bit of time exploring games, videos and static images to see how this unique monitor performed under real world conditions. These monitors also offer wider display resolutions which you can adjust to your preference. Your preferences may vary depending on the type of work or activities you do. For example, graphic designers may prefer a wider display resolution so they can see more of their work at once.

32-inch QHD VA Curved panel with 165 Hz, Adaptive Sync, and wide gamut color

With font scaling set to 100%, text was perfectly readable though not as sharply defined as a smaller monitor would be. We had no trouble reading news articles or working in productivity apps. But text was a tad softer than we’re accustomed to. Small icons looked well-defined if a little less crisp than normal. The stand has no adjustments except for -3.5/21.5 degrees of tilt. It sits at a good height for the average desktop, and we were able to keep it perfectly vertical for gaming, which is the best way to take advantage of the 1800R curvature. The only indicator of the monitor’s low pixel density was a slight softness during fast moving action. This wasn't due to LCD motion blur or any problem with the monitor’s overdrive. Rather, it was the effect of the visible pixel structure. This is something of a subjective observation. It will be perceived differently by different players depending on how close they sit to the screen and how sharp their vision is. It was never a distraction for us though. The upside is, of course, gaming performance. The C32G2ZE runs at 240 Hz and can hit its maximum speed without requiring an expensive video card. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium down to 48 Hz with low framerate compensation (LFC), so you’ll never see a frame tear. We were also able to run Nvidia G-Sync on it without certification (see How to Run G-Sync on a FreeSync Monitor). The monitors adds a decent overdrive too, which keeps motion blur to a minimum. Assembly and Accessories of AOC C32G2ZE

AOC Gaming CQ32G2SE - 32 Inch QHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1 ms AOC Gaming CQ32G2SE - 32 Inch QHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1 ms

Grayscale is a tad too red, and the gamma is too light. A few changes to the RGB sliders and a switch from Gamma 1 to Gamma 3 resolves those issues. In productivity, the AOC CQ32G2S excels. Its curve is a non-factor for word processing or spreadsheets and there is no visible image distortion. The stand and screen height allow one to set the panel vertically so the eyepoint is centered. This ensures that the entire image is in focus from edge to edge. With my calibration in place, color accuracy was well suited for photo editing and graphics work. The high contrast made Word documents easy to read at the smallest text sizes.

A quality, 1080p, 32-inch gaming monitor with a flaw

The AOC C32G2ZE comes out of the box in its Standard mode. It has a few minor flaws and should be calibrated for the best possible picture. I have reviewed a lot of AOC monitors and have learned that they don’t all react the same way to image adjustments. The default Standard mode is reasonably accurate but minor green errors are visible in grayscale test patterns. Gamma runs a bit light out of the box and my initial attempts to adjust grayscale resulted in no improvement.