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AOC Gaming CQ32G2SE - 32 Inch QHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1 ms MPRT, VA, AMD FreeSync Premium, Low Input Lag, Speakers (2560x1440 @ 165Hz, 250 cd/m², HDMI/DP)

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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. This might not be the most impressive 31.5in monitor in the world where image quality is concerned, but the AOC Q32P2 has just enough going for it to save it from a truly disastrous score. Chief among these redeeming features is its stand: you’ll struggle to find many large monitors that can brag about 150mm of height adjustment and have proper swivel and tilt options at this price. The stand even allows the Q32P2 to swivel around into a portrait orientation, if that’s something you’ll find useful. And if you want to find out the latest in tech and gaming news, you can head over to our blog, where you'll fine detailed articles on everything to do with gaming and technology. Below are a few of our favourite pieces.

While a 32 inch PC monitor may feel large, their relatively sleek designs stop them from completely dominating your workspace or home office desk. A screen size of 32 inches means there's plenty of space on the screen to see what you're doing, enabling you to fully focus on the job at hand or rank top of the leader board in every match.Of course, it's not just monitors we sell in the Ebuyer store. We've got gaming laptops, tablets, computer components, and more. Take time browsing our store to find exactly what you need. I’ve been spoiled by many VA panels in the past but the AOC CQ32G2S’s 4,000:1 contrast puts it ahead of most of them. The difference between it and any IPS panel not running a zone dimming feature is significant. Though I have been impressed by Mini LED monitors, a good VA screen with high native contrast like this is just as good or better for image depth and dimension. I had no issues with the CQ32G2S’s relatively low brightness. It is capable of 200 nits which is where I set all the monitors I review.

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. Absolutely! Simply put, increased screen resolutions means you'll have more pixels on the screen. And more pixels mean sharper images no matter what you're doing.

Is resolution important for a 32-inch monitor?

Just as the steps above, prepare your display for calibration by selecting the default mode, letting it warm up first and making sure the panel is free of smudges so the sensors can work accurately. Install and open the calibration software and follow on-screen instructions. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request. Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

It's difficult to say which 32 inch PC monitor is best, as a lot of the time, 'best' will equate to your own personal preference. Wall mounts: A monitor wall mount is a type of monitor mount that attaches to your wall. We found that they are a great option when you don't want any monitors on your desk. They are typically very stable, and they can support heavy monitors. However, we discovered that they can be more challenging to install and may require you to drill holes in your wall. Grommet mounts: A grommet monitor mount is a type of mount that attaches to your desk through a hole in the surface. We found that they are typically more stable than C-clamp monitor stands and can support heavier monitors. However, we discovered that they can be more challenging to install and require drilling a hole in your desk if there's no pre-drilled hole. But pixels aren't everything. Plenty of 32" monitors are entirely capable of full HD or 4K UHD. Choosing a 32 inch 4K monitor means you'll witness stunning visual fidelity no matter what you're doing. In brief, this is not a colour-accurate monitor, nor is it an especially bright one. Anyone hoping to do a spot of professional photo editing should look elsewhere. The good news is that the 75Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync support and 4ms response time do make the Q32P2 viable for light gaming outside of work hours.

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Colour accuracy is disappointing in either mode, however. At default settings, the Q32P2’s average Delta E of 3.67 is mediocre (Delta E is a measure of colour accuracy), and it only drops down to 3.18 in sRGB mode. Maximum Delta E figures were over 10 in both modes, which indicates some rather wayward colour reproduction. While colorimeters are good for transmissive media – emitted light (such as displays), spectrophotometers are also good for reflective media (such as paper). So if you want to make sure that what you see on the display is also what you will see when it’s printed out, than opting for a spectrophotometer might be a better idea. However, these come at a considerably higher price point than monitor-only colorimeters.

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