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AOC PD Agon Pro PD32M in the test: 32″ UHD monitor with mini LED, 144 Hz, HDMI 2.1 and 1,600 nits

May 27, 2022

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The AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M offers a brightness of up to 1,600 cd/m² with mini LEDs on 32 inches and IPS. HDMI 2.1 and a maximum of 144 Hz with Adaptive Sync and UHD resolution make you sit up and take notice. However, depending on the content, the 1,152 zones provide a clear halo effect.

Table of contents

1 32"- UHD monitor with mini-LED, 144 Hz, HDMI 2.1 and 1,600 nits
1. Design and technology should convince
2. Technical data and experiences
3. Unusual OSD with joystick< /li>
4. Power consumption
2 display measurements
1. Brightness and color fidelity
2. Typical IPS values with bright corners
3. Mini LEDs with 1,152 zones ensure a lot of blooming
4. Display and input lag (beta)
3 Conclusion
1. Bright, sharp, chic
2. Blooming with mini-LED
3. OLED is the only solution

Design and technology should be convincing

The AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M has it all inside and out. The monitor with a 32-inch IPS display relies on mini-LED backlighting, resulting in a maximum brightness of 1,600 cd/m². AOC and Porsche Design combine this with HDMI 2.1 connections and a variable refresh rate of up to 144 Hz.

For 1,999 euros at Porsche Design and Amazon

The Porsche Design AOC Agon Pro PD32M is available directly from Porsche Design for 1,999 euros and is otherwise only listed by Amazon for currently 1,991 euros*. It is currently not available from either provider, Porsche Design states that it will be available from July 31.

In addition to the external power supply, all necessary cables are included in the scope of delivery, which can be particularly important when using UHD with 144 Hz, since older, longer HDMI cables may not guarantee sufficient bandwidth. The model also comes with the Wireless Quick Switch, which can be used to adjust the settings of the screen wirelessly.

Technical data and experience

DisplayHDR 1400 with mini-LEDs for 1,152 zones< /h3>

The display of the PD32M officially achieves up to 1,600 cd/m² and is also certified according to DisplayHDR 1400, so that at least 1,400 cd/m² is guaranteed to be achieved in certain areas. In connection with the local dimming via mini-LEDs, which are configured to 1,152 zones, you can with this monitor, in contrast to many others, which can process HDR with a maximum brightness of just 350 cd/m², but it does not make sense to Apply, rightly speak of HDR. AOC specifies the typical brightness for SDR content as 600 cd/m². The fact that the backlighting with mini-LEDs and 1,152 zones provides a very high level of brightness, but is not without problems in everyday use, will be discussed in more detail later.

HDMI and DisplayPort on the AOC PD Agon Pro PD32M

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< img src="/wp-content/uploads/5a4420bfb14a4e75233252fa4499e69b.jpg" /> HDMI and DisplayPort on the AOC PD Agon Pro PD32M

USB-C and USB-A on the AOC PD Agon Pro PD32M

HDMI 2.1 and Adaptive Sync up to 144 Hz

The display, which is designed with a UHD resolution of 3,840 × 2,160 in 16:9 format and has a pixel density of around 140 ppi, offers a variable refresh rate from 48 to 144 Hz and supports Adaptive Sync. AOC specifies the response time of the native 10-bit panel as 1 ms. Contrast and viewing angles are 1000:1 and 178 degrees, which is typical for IPS. In order to be able to address this resolution and refresh rate, there are two HDMI 2.1 ports. A DisplayPort 1.4, a USB-C interface with DisplayPort 1.4 and four USB-A 3.2 sockets are also installed. 144 Hz with full resolution can also be used via the DisplayPort 1.4. A maximum of 120 Hz at full resolution is possible via USB-C.

Resolution Aspect ratio Number of pixels Pixel density 3,840 × 2,160 (UHD) 16:9 8.29 million 163 ppi at 27 inches 3840 × 2160 (UHD) 16:9 8.29M 140 ppi at 31.5 inches3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) 21:9 4.95M 110 ppi @ 34″ 2560 × 1440 (WQHD) 16:9 3.67M 109 ppi @ 27″ 2560 × 1440 (WQHD) 93 ppi @ 31.5 in 2560×1080 (WFHD) 21:9 2.76M 94 ppi at 29.5 in 1920×1080 (FHD) 16:9 2.07M 82 ppi at 27 in 1920×1080 (FHD) 2.07 92 million ppi at 24 inches

USB-C with 90 watts and 97% DCI-P3

The USB-C port offers power delivery with up to 90 watts and thus also charges connected notebooks and connects them to peripherals that are connected to the monitor via the USB-A ports. The AOC PD32M is also capable of picture-by-picture to output two signal sources simultaneously on the display. Their arrangement can be set via the OSD or by software. Together with the color space coverage of 97% DCI-P3, the monitor should be equally suitable for gamers, graphic artists and HDR videos.

Aluminium stand in the style of Porsche steering wheels

The AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M is comparatively heavy at 11.5 kg, which is also due to its opulent aluminum base. The trapezoidal aluminum base, which is intended to embody the style of Porsche steering wheels, does not mean that ergonomic functions have to be forgone. In addition to rotation (30° in each direction), tilt (-5°/+20°) and height adjustment (by 150 mm), a pivot function is also integrated – by no means standard for a 32-inch display, especially since the latter is also can still be executed in both directions. Theoretically, cables can be routed through the middle of the base – there is no separate cable management – but then they come into conflict with the LED projection in the base.

< p class="p text-width">As an alternative to the built-in stand, a VESA mount (100 × 100 mm) can be screwed on. Sound can be output through two 8-watt speakers or the two headphone jacks. There is also a line-in for a microphone. Headphones can be hung on the two integrated aluminum headset holders, which slide into the side of the display when not in use. The entire technology in the PD32M means that the display is comparatively thick at around 6.5 cm.

OSD functions can be switched using the Wireless Quick Switch, a wireless remote control for the monitor. However, at the time of testing, the AOC G-Menu software was not yet compatible with the Agon Pro PD32M for configuring the remote control.

RGB lighting and logo projection

The fact that the AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M should also appeal to gamers is made clear by the three-sided RGB lighting on the back of the monitor and the LED logo projection in the base, which can either have the Porsche Design logo or the Agon logo on the lower one Projected area of the stand. Both lights can be switched on and off separately via the OSD and the effect or colors can be adjusted. While the three-sided RGB lighting offers many different effects and color gradients and can also react to the audio signal if desired, the color and brightness of the logo can be adjusted.

While the RGB lighting on the top creates a nice effect, especially from behind, but overall it's too dim to have any meaningful effect while sitting in front of the monitor, the side lighting does hidden behind a mesh grid so that it cannot be seen from most angles. You can only see the colors behind it if you look straight at the mesh grid.

AOC PD Agon Pro PD32M ViewSonic VP3256-4K ViewSonic VP3268a-4K AOC Agon AG324UX Philips Momentum 329M1RV Panel IPS Backlight Mini-LED LED Diagonal 31.5 inch Resolution 3,840 × 2,160 (144 Hz) 3,840 × 2,160 (60 Hz) 3,840 × 2,160 ( 144 Hz) Pixel density 140 ppi HDR DisplayHDR 1,400 HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 FreeSync/G-Sync Adaptive Sync – FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible FreeSync Premium Aspect ratio 16:9 Contrast (static) 1,000:1 1,300:1 1,000:1 Brightness max. 1,600 cd/m² 350 cd/m² 500 cd/m² Color depth 10 bit 10 bit (8 bit + FRC) 10 bit Color space 156% sRGB, 97% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 82% Adobe RGB, 90% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709 125% sRGB, 107% Adobe RGB, 109% NTSC, 100% DCI-P3 124% sRGB, 111% Adobe RGB, 113% NTSC Viewing angles (horizontal/vertical) 178°/178° Response Time 1 ms 5 ms 7 ms 1 ms (Gray to Gray) Video Inputs 2 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × USB-C (90W PD) 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × DisplayPort 1.2, 1 × USB-C (60W PD) 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (90W PD) 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (90W PD) 3x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (65W PD) Audio 2 × 8 watt speakers 2 × 3 watt speakers Headphone out, 2 × 5 watt speakers Headphone out, microphone in, 2 × 8 watt speakers Headphone out, 2 × 5 watt speakers USB 4 × USB 3.0 2 × USB 3.0 4 × USB 3.0 Ergonomics Display tiltable (-5°/+21°), height-adjustable (150 mm), pivotable (-30°/+30°), Pivot Display tiltable (-5°/+21°), height adjustable (130 mm), swiveling (-60°/+60°), pivot display tiltable (-3°/+21°), height adjustable (130 mm), swiveling (-20°/+20°), pivot display tiltable (-5°/+15°), height-adjustable (130 mm), swiveling (-20°/+20°) Power consumption operation: typ. 82 W (SDR), 102 W (HDR); Standby: 0.5 W Operation: typ. 46 W; Standby: 0.5 W Operation: typ. 57 W; Standby: 0.5 W Operation: typ. 58.9 W; Standby: 0.5 W Other USB-C power delivery (90 W), USB-C upstream, RGB lighting AOC Light FX, Wireless Quick Switch, blue light filter, VESA mount (100 × 100 mm), headphone holder blue light filter, VESA mount (100 × 100 mm), Delta E < 2 (sRGB), USB-C power delivery (60 W), USB-C upstream blue light filter, VESA mount (100 × 100 mm), Delta E < 2 (sRGB), USB-C power delivery (90 W), RJ45, USB-C upstream AOC Light FX, OSD quick switch, blue light filter, VESA mount (100 × 100 mm), USB-C power Delivery (90 W), Ambiglow headphone holder, blue light filter, VESA mount (100 × 100 mm), USB-C Power-Delivery (65 W), USB-C upstream Price 1,991 euros 760 euros 1,090 euros 1,050 euros 1,050 euros

Large power supply unit for up to 330 watts

The power consumption of the monitor is 102 watts for HDR content and 82 watts for SDR content. The power supply is installed externally and provides a maximum of 329.6 watts, so it is correspondingly large. However, the bright LED on the power supply is more of a nuisance than useful in everyday life.

Unusual OSD with joystick

The AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M does not rely on the on-screen display (OSD) known from the manufacturer, but on an optically adapted version. Access to the submenus is via larger areas that are nested within one another. Operation via the joystick on the right rear of the display is simple and unproblematic, but there is no clear way to jump back to the top menu level. The OSD itself then offers the well-known and extensive functions that other monitors from AOC also have. With the HDMI connections, you can set whether they should support a maximum of 120 or 144 Hz, with a maximum of 8 bits of color depth being implemented at 144 Hz instead of the possible 10 bits, which suggests a maximum of 40 instead of 48 Gbit/s via HDMI 2.1. With DisplayPort 1.4, on the other hand, 10 bits with a pixel format of 4:4:4 at 144 Hz are possible thanks to “Display Stream Compression” (DSC).

< p class="p text-width">As mentioned, the AOC software G-Menu did not support the PD32M at the time of testing. It is also possible to adjust the settings under Windows without having to navigate through the OSD menus with the joystick.

When the device is switched on, there is also a start-up sound – unusual for monitors – which can also be deactivated in the OSD.

Power consumption

AOC states a power consumption of 82 watts for SDR and 102 watts for HDR content for the Agon Pro PD32M. However, especially with HDR content, the power consumption in practice depends heavily on the image content and the brightness of the display.

In the test, the power consumption at maximum brightness and full-surface display of white with SDR was 109 watts . If, on the other hand, a full-surface white image is displayed in HDR mode with maximum brightness, the power consumption even amounts to 206 watts.

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