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GigaByte M32Q vs AOC CQ32G: IPS Gaming Monitor Comparision

The 32-inch from GigaByte is aimed at ambitious gamers with powerful PCs who want a combination of QHD and high frame rates. The large 32-inch panel looks pleasantly sharp thanks to the intermediate resolution between Full HD and UHD (4K). The refresh rate is 165 Hz and can be overclocked to 170 Hz, but it doesn’t make a noticeable difference.

The Gigabyte monitor displays colors neutrally, contrast and luminosity are on a solid level. The HDR implementation leaves a lot to be desired. The devices are connected via HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C DisplayPort. The highlight here: An integrated KVM switch can be used to switch back and forth seamlessly between several connected systems, for example, the gaming PC and the work notebook. Thanks to the USB hub, mice and keyboards can remain on the monitor. A height-adjustable stand allows you to customize it to your ergonomic needs.

See detailed Review: GigaByte M32Q

The CQ32G1, AOC is launching the first QHD monitor in the G1 series, which is aimed at casual gamers who have a lot of space on their desks. The 31.5-inches is curved and offers a fast VA panel that looks sharp enough despite its size, thanks to the QHD resolution of 2560×1440 pixels.

Interesting for gamers: The AOC can do 144 Hz, particularly beneficial for fast movements, as they always remain sharp. However, AOC has cut back on the interfaces and only supplies one DisplayPort (1.2) and two HDMI (1.4 and 2.0) – this is sufficient for modern computers. Fortunately, the bezels around the panel are very narrow, mainly noticeable as soon as you place a second of its kind next to the AOC.

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Pros and Cons

GigaByte M32Q	AOC CQ32G1
Sharp QHD panel with 165/170 Hz	Large and sharp VA panel
Neutral colour representation	Fully suitable for games
Neutral colour representation	Excellent image quality
Neutral colour representation	Few connections
Weak HDR implementation	Limited stand adjustments

Specification

	GigaByte M32Q	AOC CQ32G1
$	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Released	11, May 2021	16, Dec 2018
Brand	GigaByte	AOC
Panel Type	IPS	VA LCD
Dimension	715 x 585 x 244 mm	713.1 x 530.3 x 244.9 mm
Weight	7.1 kg	7.28 kg
Screen Size	31.5 inch	31.5 inch
Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9
Refresh Rate	170 Hz	144 Hz
Response Time	1 ms	1 ms
Adaptive-Sync	AMD FreeSync AIM Stabilizer Sync	FreeSync
Ports	2 x HDMI 2.0 Input 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Input 1 x 3.5 mm Output 1 x USB Type-B (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) Input/Output 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) Input/Output	1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5 mm Output
Built-In Speakers	2 x 3 W	No
Pixels Per Inch	93 PPI	93 PPI
Brightness	350 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1	1000:1
Colours	1.07 billion colours 8 bit	16777216 colours 8 bit
Power Consumption	120 W (Maximum)	37 W (Typical)