AOC CQ32G1 Curved Monitor: 31.5 Inch, 144 Hz, FreeSync, Sub $400

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/08/2019 09:56 AM | source: | 19 comment(s)

AOC adds more pixels to its well-received curved gaming G1 Series by introducing the CQ32G1, a 31.5” (80 cm) QHD monitor. Aimed at casual gamers looking for crisper gameplay, the CQ32G1 raises the bar with the higher resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, and offers the same 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time as well as AMD FreeSync support just like its Full HD G1 Series siblings.

Offering increased fidelity and details thanks to QHD resolution, a huge enveloping 31.5” display size and 1800R curvature add a whole new level of immersion to the gameplay experience. The CQ32G1 is available in Europe as of February with an MSRP of £ 359.

Fast, tear-free and immersive gaming experience

The AOC CQ32G1 is equipped with a 31.5” (80 cm) VA panel, with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. Thanks to its QHD resolution, gamers will benefit from one of the most logical increments in screen resolution, which makes the image sharp and comfortable to use without any scaling required.

The CQ32G1’s narrow bezels (2 mm), slim black borders (5 mm) and the frameless design make this display an excellent contender for a multi-monitor set-up. Textured, red and black accents, and a V-shaped, tilt-enabled stand complement the frameless panel for a refined look. The physical immersion is achieved by the encapsulating and aggressive 1800R curvature. Besides, the 144 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response time delivers the fastest visual feedback and the “connected feel” to the game, free of tear, stutter and perceivable motion blur thanks to variable refresh rate technology AMD FreeSync.

With the 3000:1 static contrast ratio and 124% sRGB gamut coverage, visual content ranging from photos, movies, videos to fast-paced games comes to life and becomes highly enjoyable. The large size of the display and its wide viewing angles of 178°/178° also make the display usable for multiple people simultaneously. 2x HDMI 1.4 as well as 1x DisplayPort 1.2 inputs enable connecting multiple sources.

AOC’s Flicker-Free technology and LowBlue Mode allows longer gaming sessions with less eye strain (moderate use is still advised). To better differentiate opponents, gamers can adjust colour saturation and grey levels with 20 levels of detail with AOC Game Color. AOC Dial Point (on-screen aiming indicator) also helps gamers with their accuracy and aiming where an in-game crosshair is lacking.

In addition to the CQ32G1, the G1 series family consists of three more models: The C24G1 with a 24-inch display, the C27G1 with a 27-inch display, and the C32G1 with a 32-inch display. All three models are based on a 16:9 aspect ratio curved VA-type panels with a high refresh rate of 144 Hz, fast 1 ms MPRT response time, FreeSync support, and run at a 1920x1080 Full-HD resolution.

AOC’s CQ32G1 is available in February for an MSRP of £ 359, $395. In mainland Europe that would be €399.

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tunejunky
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#5637219 Posted on: 02/08/2019 06:58 PM

i feel so ripped off right now...have the 34" agon g-sync....
nice monitor...but i could've bought an rtx 2070 with the price difference

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#5637222 Posted on: 02/08/2019 07:03 PM

ok for the price looking like a dream ..... why i keep thinking where is the catch ?

spec wise sounds awesome !

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#5637263 Posted on: 02/08/2019 08:58 PM

ok for the price looking like a dream ..... why i keep thinking where is the catch ? :p spec wise sounds awesome !

Well, these are VA panels, which are great for contrast & colour, but they are slow in comparison to TN panels. I think I read a detailed professional review of a high refresh rate VA panel and they have more smearing/ghosting than high refresh rate TN panels, and I think the input lag is a bit higher too (not sure about that last point, vague recollection). So, I think that's why it says in the article that they're aimed at casual gamers rather than more competetive gamers. I think TN panels are still the best for least input lag and least ghosting (ie clear image while moving). I do wish my TN panel had better contrast, colours are pretty good on mine though at 100% sRGB. I also read a review recently about a really good TN panel that had fantastic contrast, while still being a 144Hz panel, so that would be the best of both worlds - they're quite rare though.

EDIT: just found this article that's related to our comments, haven't read it yet, reading it now:
https://www.techspot.com/article/1788-display-tech-compared/

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#5637267 Posted on: 02/08/2019 09:09 PM

If it will have 30-144Hz Freesync range like my current AOC Ago models, then it will sell. If not... there are better options.

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#5637278 Posted on: 02/08/2019 09:25 PM

I really do wish there were a lot more Freesync IPS screens. The majority high hertz screens tend to be VA or TN. Although all screens have there draw backs, I still prefer IPS.

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#5637287 Posted on: 02/08/2019 09:43 PM

I really do wish there were a lot more Freesync IPS screens. The majority high hertz screens tend to be VA or TN. Although all screens have there draw backs, I still prefer IPS.

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#5637320 Posted on: 02/08/2019 10:58 PM

I also read a review recently about a really good TN panel that had fantastic contrast, while still being a 144Hz panel, so that would be the best of both worlds - they're quite rare though.

which make/model it was (this TN panel with fantastic contrast) - any links?

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#5637345 Posted on: 02/08/2019 11:56 PM

@Robbo9999 honestly i played on few ips monitors already and even more tn monitors i am not a competitive gamer ...for a decade now or so , i do not play cs:go etc ...so even 10ms diference on input lag i will not be able to tell ! my experience in VA was that it was ghosting on dark scenes and small brighter spots (( like stars on the space )) and i was able directly to tell since i was playing space minecraft (avorion) something i did not notice on either ips or tn panels

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#5637353 Posted on: 02/09/2019 12:24 AM

IPS has greater input lag than TN too. That's probably one reason why TN and high refresh rate have been matched together more than any other type, but also due to cost to perhaps.

EDIT: just found this article that's related to our comments, haven't read it yet, reading it now:
https://www.techspot.com/article/1788-display-tech-compared/

yes you're right. IPS has more lag and glow. VA has motion trailing issues and banding. TN has bad color and grey blacks. There's simply no such thing as the perfect monitor.

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#5637382 Posted on: 02/09/2019 01:51 AM

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#5637401 Posted on: 02/09/2019 02:40 AM

Is the colour reproduction on VAs no longer crap? The pseudo-HDR FreeSync 2 certified panels I see are VAs.

I haven't taken a good look at any modern VA in real life in an eternity, are the black levels really that noticeably better than IPSes?

Anyway, I'm waiting for some real non-BS HDR 144Hz+ monitor to be released at a reasonable price. It's probably 5+ years away.
VA is great for TV and in some ways for gaming. It really comes down to what you want to do on your PC. A lot of people buy TN panels and drag the "vibrance" slider too far to the right and overdo contrast and brightness on their monitors because it looks "right" to them.

IPS is the most accurate panel. Period. For colour sensitive work, for photo work, prints etc, it's the only option. But, then you'll still have to calibrate it to get the correct results. And if you never had your monitor HW calibrated, I can tell you right now, that what you think looks great is miles from what a 2.2 gamma, 6500k, 80-120cd/m2 calibrated monitor looks like. I'm pretty sure you'd hate a monitor calibrated to those values from the off. But the human brain is a beautiful thing and it adjusts. And you'll learn to realise that what you thought looked terrible at first looks great after a couple of days and you would never go back.

At the end of the day, it's in the eye of the beholder (what a game that was btw). I will always advise to calibrate monitors. If for nothing else, to give people perspective on something different. Some might hate a monitor calibrated for prints, that's fine.

To answer your question about VA vs IPS when it comes to contrast, yes VA has more contrast. In some cases almost 10x the contrast of an IPS panel. Is that something that is accurate? No.

But to many it looks great, so why not.

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#5637433 Posted on: 02/09/2019 04:33 AM

I really do wish there were a lot more Freesync IPS screens. The majority high hertz screens tend to be VA or TN. Although all screens have there draw backs, I still prefer IPS.

I just checked AMD ,they list 212 IPS free sync monitors.Great list and sortable.

https://www.amd.com/en/products/freesync-monitors

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#5637439 Posted on: 02/09/2019 05:12 AM

I just checked AMD ,they list 212 IPS free sync monitors.Great list and sortable.

https://www.amd.com/en/products/freesync-monitors

Yeah sorry. I should have been more clear. My fault. I was meaning more 100hz plus. 27" 1440 IPS screens. Not really interested in 75hz. There aren't very many of those are all

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#5637521 Posted on: 02/09/2019 11:53 AM

i feel so ripped off right now...have the 34" agon g-sync....
nice monitor...but i could've bought an rtx 2070 with the price difference

The best choice. I had 27" 1440p 144Hz TN panel, then I switched to 28" 4K 60 Hz TN, then 24" 1080p 144Hz TN (all of them with G-Sync) and now I have 34" 100Hz VA panel and it's enough for all kind of the games even for Quake Champions / DOOM. 100 Hz is amazing for gaming!

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#5637557 Posted on: 02/09/2019 02:46 PM

The input lag issue on TNvsIPSvsVA isn't really an issue. Most gamers have a reaction time of around 200ms. Adding on ping @ 50ms and other factors makes the TN@1ms vs IPS@4ms numerically irrelevant.

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