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AOC 27G4X vs LG UltraFine 32UN880-B: Comparison
AOC 27G4X vs LG UltraFine 32UN880-B: the refresh rate difference
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: AOC 27G4X 180 Hz against LG UltraFine 32UN880-B 60 Hz, which puts AOC 27G4X 67% ahead. Add screen size to that, 27 in on the AOC 27G4X versus 31.5 in on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B, and the pattern holds. Color gamut is not the same on both, 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3 on the AOC 27G4X versus ~95% DCI-P3 on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B.
Which should you buy, AOC 27G4X or LG UltraFine 32UN880-B?
Buy the AOC 27G4X for extreme budget-conscious gamers and first-time QHD high-refresh upgraders, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting real HDR contrast and anyone wanting a fully adjustable stand. The LG UltraFine 32UN880-B is the one to take for standing-desk users wanting full height and angle adjustment and laptop users wanting single-cable 4K with charging, though it is the wrong buy for colorists needing wide-gamut precision and gamers wanting high refresh rates. It is equally the pick for buyers who want to reclaim desk space from a traditional stand. Our rating of the AOC 27G4X (7.6/10): an aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills. Our rating of the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B (8.1/10): A strong ergonomic pick for 4K desk setups where flexible positioning matters as much as image quality.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, panel type, hdr support, hdr formats and aspect ratio included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC 27G4X and LG UltraFine 32UN880-B differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 1920 x 1080 on the AOC 27G4X versus 3840 x 2160 on the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- IPS
Brand
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- LG
Model Number
- AOC 27G4X
- 27G4X
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 32UN880-B
Screen Size
- AOC 27G4X
- 27 in-14%
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 31.5 inBest
Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 16:9
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 HzBest
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 60 Hz-67%
Response Time
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 msBest
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 5ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- AOC 27G4X
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- AMD FreeSync
HDR Support
- AOC 27G4X
- Yes
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- Yes
Native Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920x1080
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 3840x2160
DCI-P3 Coverage
- AOC 27G4X
- 95.5 %
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- 95 %
Series
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC Gaming 27G4X
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- UltraFine Ergo
Color Gamut
- AOC 27G4X
- 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- ~95% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10
- LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC 27G4X if you want the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 5ms (GtG)).
Choose LG UltraFine 32UN880-B if you want the higher screen size (31.5 in vs 27 in).
Verdict
AOC 27G4X
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills.
LG UltraFine 32UN880-B
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong ergonomic pick for 4K desk setups where flexible positioning matters as much as image quality.