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AOC G-Menu vs ASUS DisplayWidget Center

Both stand on monitor control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

AOC G-Menu

Free plan Windows

G-Menu combines peripheral controls, lighting options, and profile management for supported AOC devices. Its Windows requirement and connected-device limitation are important to check before use.

Visit AOC G-Menu

DisplayWidget Center provides a wide range of monitor controls at no charge, but compatibility is limited to select ASUS displays. Check monitor and operating-system support before installing, and note that some features depend on the model.

Visit ASUS DisplayWidget Center

The facts

	AOC G-Menu	ASUS DisplayWidget Center
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	aoc.com	asus.com
On monitor control software	#2 of 24	#1 of 24

AOC G-Menu: what it does well

Free for supported AOC devices.
Save and switch among multiple game profiles.
Macro tools record, edit, import, and export.
Light FX Sync coordinates compatible RGB effects.
Can associate profiles with an executable.

What to know first

Windows only.
Only connected devices can be selected.
Update checks require a network connection.
Requires 500 MB of free disk space.

ASUS DisplayWidget Center: what it does well

Adjusts display modes, brightness, contrast, and colour temperature
Supports app-specific display profiles and keyboard shortcuts
Includes OLED care and productivity features
Provides programmatic display control through Display CLI

What to know first

Works only with select ASUS monitor models
AI Assistant requires internet access and account login
OLED and gaming features vary by monitor
Requires Windows 11 or later or macOS 12 Monterey or later

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