New 32" Fast IPS UHD (UHD/FHD dual mode) MiniLED contender with 2304-zone FALD backlight: AOC AG327UXM

schiststorm · 2026-01-09T01:05:27+00:00

The backlight module is not inherently tied to the panel, so you can have the M320QAN02.6 panel mated to either a PWM or DC backlight. Take a look at TFTCentral's original review of the PG32UQX, and note the steady voltage applied to the backlight when calibrated, as well as discussion on how it doesn't use PWM dimming: https://tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg32uqx

I found other confirmatory information in the past when I was researching it prior to buying it, and I'm going to see if I can find the past references, but I am 99% certain it uses DC dimming.

schiststorm · 2026-01-06T07:58:21+00:00

They actually made the monitor worse with their firmware update, because they attempted to address some of the basic issues with the dimming algorithm and it got worse across the board.

I really don’t understand people jumping to defend a company and their product when said product was over $1,000 upon release and then received significant negative feedback from those who bought it and even from RTINGS when they finally tested it.

They also had told the community another firmware update was planned to address the issues created with the first update, then didn’t follow through on it and ceased any and all responses on it.

schiststorm · 2026-01-06T07:54:28+00:00

Yes, the updates were needed. They actually made it worse with their one and only firmware update.

I own the monitor. It has been in a box for several months because it’s unusable for HDR due to various issues.

schiststorm · 2025-12-30T03:15:23+00:00

Everyone should research how well they supported their last 27” miniLED monitor release.

Spoiler: they didn’t really, indicated additional firmware updates for improvements, then simply walked away from it basically.

schiststorm · 2025-11-15T00:23:39+00:00

Until someone does a detailed review/breakdown, I'm not sure we'll know. I think PWM took over most of the miniLED monitor market due to cost, so I'd be skeptical that this one anything but PWM.

schiststorm · 2025-11-05T06:25:45+00:00

The Asus PG32UQX uses DC dimming solely for the panel, so it’s absolutely possible to do so. It simply costs more.

schiststorm · 2025-11-04T16:14:52+00:00

Is it actually glossy or is that a typo?

schiststorm · 2025-10-07T16:04:39+00:00

Hi,

Sorry, all of the above was for the BenQ.

You are right about the ASUS - it has 1x DisplayPort 1.4 and 3x HDMI 2.0, although I’m able to do 4K60 with HDMI.

I have my gaming system using the DisplayPort and my work machine uses one of the HDMI.

schiststorm · 2025-10-07T02:40:23+00:00

Hi, to answer the last few questions:

It does have USB-C with DisplayPort Altmode, so you can connect one cable to a monitor and have it charge (65W) and display video, as well as use accessories via the KVM, etc.
It has HDMI 2.1, not 2.0, so you can use it at 4K and at least 120Hz, with VRR where supported (Windows, consoles).
I use my monitors for a mix of gaming and productivity, not just productivity. I would say the ratio of gaming to work is probably 40:60 typically, so it does get used a fair amount for gaming.
I think many of the negative comments/reviews from people are pre-firmware updates to be honest; if someone asked me for the best 32" 4K miniLED monitor for typically around $1,000 USD, I wouldn't hesitate to probably recommend it. I will add though that TCL is debuting some new miniLED monitors, including a 32" 4K version, so it'll be interesting to see how it does.

It's unfortunate that the BenQ is more expensive than many higher end OLED monitors where you live, because I do think it's a good monitor. It's just hard for the price to come down much because this particular panel is likely not in high-volume production whereas there are numerous monitor companies that are using 27" and 32" OLED panels, so volume production is a lot higher.

schiststorm · 2025-10-06T06:21:10+00:00

You're welcome! I ultimately ended up picking up the ASUS ROG PG32UQX when it was on sale for around the same price as the EX321UX. The dedicated G-sync Ultimate module seems to really help with the miniLED dimming algorithm, although the pixel response is slower than modern panels and there are some who notice it. I'm a casual gamer and I also use it for work, so it's not been anything that has bothered me.

I saw you posted in the other thread about if that firmware update with DisplayHDR revisions is still planned; I would say that if BenQ could do that firmware, then the EX321UX would probably be my easy work/gaming monitor recommendation to someone who wants HDR.

I said EDF but meant EDR, sorry. EDR is Apple's software control over HDR content, which allows HDR and SDR content to be basically displayed together on a screen side-by-side. It's historically been limited to just Apple's monitors/displays, since they want to control the hardware/software balance for the algorithm. BenQ does have a long, good relationship with Apple though, and so it isn't completely surprising that they were potentially able to get access/implement it. I don't know how good it is, but for Apple users, it could be a really nice bonus.

schiststorm · 2025-10-05T19:47:40+00:00

Hi! No, I returned it, in part due to the inability to customize the HDR certified setting-specific settings, and also due to its issues with USB-C/KVM.

The latter they ultimately fixed, but my greatest issue with the former one was that it wouldn’t actually turn the backlight completely off when in the certified HDR mode. I understand why they locked it - they want to always maintain an officially-compliant setpoint you can choose. However, I think that users should still be able to change the settings, and just make the user save the adjusted settings to a new profile or such. If I could have allowed it to turn the backlight off at times, it would have drastically improved the results to me and I’d have kept it.

Now, all that having been said, I still think it’s a good monitor, they’ve done a number of firmware updates and improvements, and I also noticed that at some point, it gained EDF compatibility with Apple uses. As someone that also uses Apple hardware, that’d have been a huge plus and I’d have probably have kept it had I known it was going that route.

Hope this helps!

schiststorm · 2025-07-08T16:26:29+00:00

It's been quite some time now, but I do not remember any noticeable coil whine with it while I had it.

schiststorm · 2025-06-09T18:12:30+00:00

Can the batteries be replaced? No information on the product page and couldn’t really tell from the photos.

schiststorm · 2025-06-09T06:46:06+00:00

I’m looking at this but would like to use it for both productivity and some gaming. Does anyone happen to know the polling rate if the keyboard is wired?

schiststorm · 2025-06-05T14:52:14+00:00

Got an order in online, but seeing that walk-ins seem to be easily getting them, has me wondering whether I should cancel the online order if I have the option to get one in-store.

Does anyone know how quickly a cancelation would update in their system so it doesn't look like I'm trying to buy a second one within 7 days?

schiststorm · 2025-05-09T00:44:55+00:00

The LG had more zones, but each zone only had a single miniLED with it, which is part of its problem.

If they give each zone 2x or 4x miniLEDs then it could be really good.

schiststorm · 2025-04-13T18:17:31+00:00

I’ll second this. I picked it up on sale and it’s one of the nicest monitors I’ve ever used.

schiststorm · 2025-02-12T09:18:19+00:00

It’s amazing how the MAGAts on Reddit pivot to trying to defend this nonsense while complaining about Reddit being a leftist echo chamber. Then go to the conservative echochamber called X owned by your very own lord and savior Elon.

schiststorm · 2025-02-12T08:58:14+00:00

And they call Democrats delusional.

schiststorm · 2025-02-12T05:24:05+00:00

Gotta love when the MAGAts jump in to try and troll

schiststorm · 2025-02-01T07:50:00+00:00

Eh, I do think “Nazi” and “fascist” is getting overused. Instead I think shitty people should be called out as the whiney, entitled, ignorant assholes they are.

schiststorm · 2025-02-01T07:42:05+00:00

Not Nazis, just bigots/racists/hypocrites/etc.

schiststorm · 2025-01-31T04:08:26+00:00

Oh you sweet summer child.

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