The AOC CQ32G1 is a fairly well-rounded 32 inch 1440p curved monitor with good gaming performance. It's a 144Hz monitor with native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and it's G-SYNC compatible. The input lag is extremely low, but sadly, the response time is slow, resulting in motion blur. Luckily, it has a black frame insertion feature to help improve the appearance of motion. This monitor has a VA panel with a very good contrast ratio and it has surprisingly fairly wide viewing angles, so it's still a good choice if you need to share your screen with a friend, but unfortunately, it has very limited ergonomics. This monitor doesn't support HDR, but on the upside, it has good overall picture quality with great out-of-the-box color accuracy and it has great peak brightness.
Our Verdict
The AOC CQ32G1 is a decent overall monitor. It's a good choice for gaming thanks to its 144Hz refresh rate, VRR support, and extremely low input lag. Sadly, it has a slow response time and there's motion blur with fast-moving content. Despite having a VA panel, it's a decent choice for office use as it has fairly wide viewing angles and it gets bright enough to combat glare. This monitor displays deep blacks, but it has poor black uniformity, and it doesn't support HDR if you want to watch HDR movies with it.
- Fairly wide viewing angles.
- FreeSync VRR support.
- Great peak brightness.
- No HDR support.
- Awful ergonomics.
- Slow response time.
The AOC CQ32G1 is a decent office monitor. The 1440p resolution and 32-inch screen offer enough screen space to open multiple windows at once. It has fairly wide viewing angles and it gets bright enough to combat glare. Sadly, it has awful ergonomics as you can only adjust its tilt range.
- Fairly wide viewing angles.
- Good reflection handling.
- Great peak brightness.
- Awful ergonomics.
Good for gaming. The AOC CQ32G1 has a native 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync support, and G-SYNC compatibility. Sadly, its response time is slow, so there's a motion blur trail in fast-moving content. It's ideal for dark-room gaming due to its VA panel that displays deep blacks; however, it has poor black uniformity.
- Fairly wide viewing angles.
- Extremely low input lag.
- FreeSync VRR support.
- Very good contrast ratio.
- Awful ergonomics.
- Slow response time.
The AOC CQ32G1 is okay for multimedia use. The 32 inch, 1440p screen is great for sitting back and watching the latest videos online. It displays deep blacks, but it has poor black uniformity and it doesn't support HDR. The monitor has fairly wide viewing angles, but it doesn't offer much in terms of ergonomics.
- Fairly wide viewing angles.
- Very good contrast ratio.
- No HDR support.
- Awful ergonomics.
- Poor black uniformity.
Okay for content creators. The AOC CQ32G1 has a big enough screen to work with multiple windows opened at once, but the stand has awful ergonomics. It gets bright enough to combat glare if you work in a bright environment and it also has good reflection handling. The monitor also has great coverage of the Adobe RGB color space used in photo editing.
- Fairly wide viewing angles.
- Great coverage of the Adobe RGB color space.
- No HDR support.
- Awful ergonomics.
- Poor black uniformity.
The AOC CQ32G1 doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32 inch AOC CQ32G1, which is also available in a 27 inch size, the AOC CQ27G1. There are similar 144Hz models available from AOC, which are listed below.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their CQ32G1 doesn't correspond to our review, please let us know and we'll update the review. Note that some tests such as gray uniformity may vary between units.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Curve | Europe Availability |
| C24G1 | 24" | 1080p | 1500R | Yes |
| C27G1 | 27" | 1080p | 1800R | Yes |
| CQ27G1 | 27" | 1440p | 1800R | No |
| C32G1 | 32" | 1080p | 1800R | Yes |
| CQ32G1 | 32" | 1440p | 1800R | Yes |
| CU34G2X | 34" | 3440x1440 | 1500R | No |
You can see the label for our unit here.
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There's not much that stands out about the AOC CQ32G1 in terms of gaming. It has a slower response time than most 144Hz monitors, and it has awful ergonomics. However, it the widest viewing angle we've seen on a VA panel monitor so far, and it maintains a very good contrast ratio, making it an ideal choice for watching movies in the dark with a friend. Also see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best 144Hz monitors, and the best 32-inch monitors.
The AOC CQ27G1 is a bit better overall than its bigger variant, the AOC CQ32G1. The CQ27G1 has a different stand with much better ergonomics and it has a quicker response time. However, the CQ32G1 gets much brighter, it has wider viewing angles, and it handles reflections in really bright rooms a bit better.
The LG 32GK650F-B is a bit better overall than the AOC CQ32G1. The LG has a much quicker response time, it has better ergonomics, and the uniformity is better too. However, the AOC has much better out-of-the-box color accuracy, it displays a wide color gamut, it gets brighter, and it also wider viewing angles.
The Nixeus EDG 34 is slightly better than the AOC CQ32G1. The Nixeus has a 34-inch screen, it supports HDR, and it has a much quicker response time, resulting in less motion blur. However, the AOC has a wider VRR range, it displays a wider color gamut and has better out-of-the-box color accuracy, and it also has wider viewing angles.
The Samsung CHG70 is better overall than the AOC CQ32G1. Both are available in a 27 and 32 inch size, but the Samsung has a different stand than the AOC. The Samsung has a much faster response time at its max refresh rate, it has a local dimming feature, it supports HDR, and its ergonomics are better. However, the AOC has wider viewing angles and better out-of-the-box color accuracy.
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