32 “(16: 9) WQHD monitor max 75 Hz IPS (non-curved)

From 80cm you could certainly still make use of a ~32″ ‘4K’ screen like the EW3280U. There are no absolute recommendations when it comes to monitors. You will likely want to use some scaling, but even if you do you will most likely still be able to see benefits of the higher pixel density in terms of clarity and detail. Furthermore, the monitor has a significantly broader colour gamut and smoother and lighter matte screen surface than the WQHD options you identify. The colour consistency of the panel is a bit stronger than the BOE IPS-ADS panel used on most if not all of the models you identify. You may find the 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) model perfectly adequate, though, you may not be all that sensitive to screen surface and you may enjoy the 75Hz refresh rate and the broad gamut of the BenQ might even be unappealing to you.

As for the models you’ve highlighted I have very limited feedback on them. One thing I am aware of, though, is that the VX3276-2K-mhd is a 60Hz monitor at its native resolution. It only runs at 75Hz reliably at 1280 x 1024 and below. I have received some positive feedback on the Q32E2N which I recommended to a user after they enjoyed the sound of the older Q3279VWFD8 we reviewed. It’s basically a newer version of that, based around a similar panel that’s instead fitted with a standard gamut backlight. So a lot of the characteristics discussed in the review apply – and they would to the other models you’ve identified, too. Anyway, the user is very happy for this monitor as a productivity screen with a bit of casual gaming on the side.

P.S. I’d also recommend reiterating your uses when creating a new thread as it is a useful reference for others.

I think it would make sense to try the Q32E2N. You may get on with it very well and it’s always worth starting with the cheaper product and seeing how you like it! You might consider the EW3280U overkill and regardless of whether it might deliver some benefits over the Q32E2N, the Q32E2N may well be more than adequate for your uses. Plus a significant upgrade from your existing monitor, which will make it a very pleasant monitor to use and a nice upgrade to have. And the 75Hz refresh rate is quite nice to have compared to 60Hz for casual gaming and even just for productivity purposes in my view.

The Q32E2N definitely uses an IPS-type panel – a BOE IPS-ADS panel as mentioned in my earlier post. It’s made very clear on the product page that it’s an IPS-type panel not a VA panel. But then whoever designed the product page made a lazy copy and paste error and specified 3000:1 instead of 1200:1 for the static contrast. This must’ve been copied over from the U32E2N which does use a VA panel. I’ll mention this to AOC for them to correct it. Anybody quoting this as an AMVA panel or similar is referencing DisplaySpecifications.com – which can be a useful resource but aren’t always correct. And in this case they’re incorrect and jumped to an incorrect conclusion based on the specified contrast.

I appreciate you wanting to support the website. The link should redirect you to an Amazon Italy product page for the monitor you clicked on. You can then use Amazon as normal, for example browse to another monitor such as the Q32E2N using Amazon’s search box and add it to your cart. 🙂

You know, I’m no longer 100% sure on the panel type myself. I’m really sorry about this, but AOC have royally screwed something up here. I dug through some emails in the original press release I can see the Q32E2N is described as follows:

“The 31.5” Q32E2N employs the QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) on its VA display for increased details and sharpness with 77% more pixels than Full HD. The VA panel produces deep blacks and a 3000:1 native contrast ratio.”.

But then in later material and also the product page they reference an “advanced IPS panel”. I was basing my understanding of that monitor on the basis that it was an IPS-type panel and basically the follow-up to the Q3279VWFD8. And I’ve even recommended it as such to people (who have been very happy with it, I have to say). I see some retailers and other sources referencing it as VA/MVA or similar and others referring to it as IPS. I’d usually be able to crosscheck different AOC websites (the US website would often confirm the panel type either way), but this one is unfortunately an EU-only model. The manual doesn’t shed any light on this, either. I am going to get the bottom of this with AOC and I’m sorry if I mislead you.

Your FreeSync-capable RX 580 should be able to leverage Adaptive-Sync on the monitor without issue. I appreciate your support including the donation, that was very kind. I hope the monitor does turn out to be what you were expecting. But I’ll see what AOC says about this mess and let you know as soon as I have an answer.

Update 09/06/2021: Now fully confirmed as IPS.

There isn’t an alternative I can specifically recommend I’m afraid. I simply don’t receive much feedback about these sorts of models and I only have any for the Q32E2N and VX3276-2K-mhd (which doesn’t support 75Hz). But when I receive a reply from AOC, it will be from the product manager and it will be absolute confirmation. So they won’t just check some web page which may or may not be correct.

The branding on the box should correctly identify if it is a VA or IPS panel. It should mention either VA or IPS and won’t be confusing or ambiguous by mentioning both. I’ve been trying to find images of the box but I simply can’t find any, which is very frustrating.