A brief review of the AOC U32U1 – a truly very beautiful monitor
The AOC U32U1 monitor is suitable for both casual users and professionals. Both will receive not only an advanced device from a technical point of view, but also a very beautiful external device.
Appearance
In this case, the review of the monitor should begin not with the technical characteristics (which are very good), but with the appearance, which is not just beautiful, but even magnificent. Of course, the design of the monitor was developed by the Studio FA Porsche agency, founded in 1972 by Alexander Ferdinand Porsche, the grandson of the legendary auto designer.
The screen is mounted on a silver chrome tubular stand, with a very stable tripod underneath. A structure of two rectangles is attached to it - a dark gray screen and a light gray panel to which all cables are connected. The result is a very beautiful combination of colors that will appeal to people with high design requirements.
However, the design turned out to be not only beautiful, but also practical. The fact is that the screen can not only be tilted and adjusted in height (up to 120 mm), but also turned into porter mode - the latter will be very useful for professionals working in the publishing industry. In this case, it is the screen itself that unfolds, the panel with the wires remains motionless, which is very convenient. If for some reason the stand is not needed, then you can hang the screen on the wall using VESA 100x100.
It is also necessary to mention the very thin frame along all four edges of the screen. Thanks to this and the thin stand, in the twilight it may seem as if the image is hanging in the air. Not surprisingly, the monitor was awarded the Red Dot Award, awarded for truly attractive design.
The technical component
As we have already said above, the model pleases not only externally, but also in characteristics. First of all, we note the considerable diagonal of 31,5 inches (80 cm) and the ultra-high resolution of 4K (3840x2160 pixels, 4 times more than the "classic" Full HD). The monitor is built on the basis of an IPS matrix, providing excellent color rendering and high brightness and contrast.
10-bit color depth, the ability to display 1,07 billion colors and cover 100% of the AdobeRGB and 98% DCI-P3 color space - all this (and more) makes the AOC U32U1 suitable for professional use, be it photo work or video. The manufacturer also especially emphasizes the presence of the VESA DisplayHDR 600 certificate. The refresh rate is 60 Hz, and the response time is 5 ms.
The cables, as mentioned earlier, are connected to a separate panel located behind the screen. The user has video connectors HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a hub with three USB 3.2. There is also a standard 3,5 mm headphone jack.
The monitor is also equipped with a high-speed USB-C connector, which can be used for simultaneous video transmission and charging. The latter feature will be especially appreciated by owners of laptops with the appropriate port, who will be able to use the cable to connect to the monitor to also charge the battery (provided that the maximum load power does not exceed 65 W).
There are also two speakers of 2 W each. But as usually happens in such cases, they are more of an addition “just in case”; they are not able to provide really high sound quality.
This entire structure weighs 10,3 kg (without packaging), which is very good considering the quality materials and dimensions of the device.
Conclusion
The AOC U32U1 monitor can be recommended to everyone who cares not only about advanced technical characteristics, but also about the appearance of the device. This is an excellent solution, which, thanks to the efforts of designers from the famous agency, will look great in a variety of settings, be it a private apartment or a professional’s desk in an office space. According to the creators, such a device is designed to inspire its owner to create truly worthwhile content.
