AOC Gaming C32G3AE - 32 inch FHD Curved Monitor, 165Hz, 1ms MPRT, VA, Gsync, Freesync, Speakers, Low Input lag, (1920x1080 @ 165Hz, 300 cd/m², DP 1.2 x 1 / HDMI 1.4 x 2)

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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. C-clamp mounts: A C-clamp monitor mount is a type of monitor mount that clamps onto the edge of your desk. We found that they are typically affordable and easy to install, making them a good option for budget-minded users. However, we discovered that they are sometimes less stable than other types of monitor mounts, and they may not be able to support heavier monitors. 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. 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. 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.

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.Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged >18, subject to status, terms and conditions apply. 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. 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.

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. After calibration, you’ll be surprised about how AOC’s display expertise and high-quality panels ensure that most AOC monitors require only small amounts of calibration or no significant changes at all.

The AOC Q32P2 is large and affordable, but image quality leaves a lot to be desired

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. However, if you need to execute colour-critical tasks, such as colour grading videos or editing images, you need to make sure that the monitor displays the colours correctly. Without a proper calibration, colours might be displayed in different hues on other displays. For instance, what you see as a true red in your digital creation might be displayed as more of a pink or orange on another person’s display – assuming their monitor shows accurate colours. In short, without calibrating, the colours displayed might not be true and therefore make colour-sensitive jobs unnecessarily complicated. 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. 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.