AOC has added three large screen monitors to its "no frills" E2 series. These are the AOC Q32E2N (31.5-inch QHD), U32E2N (31.5-inch 4K UHD) model, as well as the Q34E2A (34-inch 1080p ultrawide). Looking through the specs the trio are only really rather loosely related, offering big screen fun/productivity without breaking the bank. Having said that they do have some welcome common specs I can share in the intro; 31-inch or bigger display, 100 per cent sRGB colour gamut, 178/178° viewing angles, Adaptive Sync compatibility, minimal bezels, 3W stereo speakers, VESA mount options, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, Flicker Free and Low Blue Light modes, and a headphone output.
The new AOC Q32E2N and U32E2N are good choices for those wanting to move up from FHD 24- and 27-inch monitors, reckons AOC. This pair of monitors offer 31.5-inch diagonal VA screens, with QHD and UHD resolutions, respectively. VA panels are well regarded for inky blacks and they both offer a response time of 4ms. Please consult the table below for more differences / similarities.
Model |
Q32E2N |
U32E2N |
Q34E2A |
Size |
31,5” |
31,5” |
34” |
Price |
£199 |
£349 |
£249 |
Max resolution |
2560x1440 |
3840x2160 |
2560x1080 |
Refresh Rate |
75Hz |
60Hz |
75Hz |
Screen Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
21:9 |
Frame |
Narrow bezels |
3-sides frameless |
3-sides frameless |
Panel Type |
VA |
VA |
IPS |
Viewing angle |
178°/178°( CR≧10 ) |
178°/178°( CR≧10 ) |
178°/178°( CR≧10 ) |
Brightness |
250 |
350 |
300 |
Response Time |
4ms |
4ms |
4ms |
Connectors |
HDMI x 1 |
HDMI x 2 |
HDMI x 2 |
DP x1 |
DP x1 |
DP x1 |
|
Headphone |
Headphone |
Headphone |
|
Speaker |
3W |
3W |
3W |
Power |
internal |
internal |
internal |
VESA Mount |
100x100 |
100x100 |
100x100 |
Tilt |
-6~23.5° |
-6~23.5° |
-6~23.5° |
Others |
Adaptive-Sync |
Adaptive-Sync |
Adaptive-Sync |
The 34-inch Q34E2A offers an ultrawide experience but sticks to 1080p (it has 2560 x 1080 pixels - 33 per cent more than a standard Full HD monitor). The sizable monitor panel has a 21:9 aspect ratio for those that feel 16:9 isn't wide enough. Unlike its brethren this monitor uses an IPS panel but its colour qualities and performance don't make it stand apart.
All the above monitors come with a basic tilt adjustable stand. If this isn't to your taste you can mount the monitors via 100 x 100mm VESA compatible stands / mounts.
In its email to HEXUS, AOC said that the Q32E2N, U32E2N, and Q34E2A are available immediately, at MSRPs of £199, £349, £249 respectively. Buyers get a three year warranty.