AOC Agon Pro AG326UZD2 Review (Penta Tandem 4K/240Hz QD-OLED)

1. Introduction2. Design3. On-screen Display (OSD)4. Panel Analysis: SDR5. Panel Analysis: HDR6. Response Times & Motion Clarity7. Input Latency8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

Today we are back with another review of a 4th Gen Penta Tandem QD-OLED monitor. This time we are checking out AOC's AG326UZD2, utilising the same 32in 4K/240Hz panel that we saw in our recent coverage of MSI's MPG 322UR X24. That means it's packing in all the same panel improvements – including higher brightness, True Black 500 certification for HDR, and the new QuantumBlack panel coating. It also comes in at a lower price* than the MSI, so is it worth buying?

So yes, to clarify that point around pricing, technically the AOC Agon Pro AG326UZD2 is cheaper than MSI's MPG 322UR X24, given it ships with a £799 MSRP, compared to £849 for the MSI. However, the 322UR X24 is currently on sale for £799, so the two are going head-to-head at the same price-point. Let's find out how they compare…

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:25 Design first impressions
02:14 Connectivity + OSD
03:20 Coating, fringing and burn-in
04:52 Panel analysis
08:48 Response times, motion clarity
10:04 Real-world gaming experience
11:04 HDR testing
12:48 Closing thoughts

Specification:

• Bezel type (front): 3-sided frameless
• Light FX (RGB): Yes
• Removable stand: Yes
• Speakers: Yes
• Speaker power: 8 W x 2
• Kensington lock: Yes
• Quick release function: Yes
• Bezel colour (front): Black
• Bezel finishing (front): Matt
• Cabinet colour (backside): Black
• Cabinet finishing (backside): Matt
• VESA wallmount: 100 x 100
• USB-C connectivity: USB-C (PD 65W) x 1
• USB hub: Yes
• USB fast charge port: Yes
• HDMI: HDMI 2.1 x 2
• DisplayPort: DP 2.1 x 1 (UHBR20)
• USB generation: USB 3.2 Gen 1
• USB type downstream: 2 x USB-A
• Audio output: Headphone out (3.5mm)
• USB type upstream: 1 x USB-B
• Screen size: 31.5″ / 80.0 cm
• Flat / Curved: Flat
• Display hardness: 3H
• Panel treatment: Anti-reflective (glossy finish)
• Pixels per inch: 139.0
• Panel resolution: 3840 x 2160
• Resolution name: UHD
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Panel type: QD-OLED
• Max refresh rate: 240 Hz
• Response time (GtG): 0.03 ms
• Static contrast ratio: 1.5M:1
• Viewing angle (CR10): 178 / 178
• Display colours: 1.073B (10-bit)
• Brightness: SDR 300 nits (APL 100%); HDR 515 nits (APL 10%), 1000 nits (APL 3%)
• Tilt: -5° (+3/-0) ~ +23° (-3/+0)
• Height adjust: 150 mm
• Swivel: -16° ±2° ~ 16° ±2°
• Pivot: -91° ±1° ~ 91° ±1°
• EAN: 4038986113465
• Warranty period: 3 years

Firmware tested: V2.00

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