The most recent AOC gaming monitor has simply been introduced, within the form of the C27G2Z3/BK, a brand new 27-inch, curved show with an enormous 280Hz most refresh fee and hefty 4,000:1 distinction ratio. Probably best for these trying to stability gaming efficiency with high-impact, high-contrast visuals, it provides lots for its low worth.
Whereas we must wait to check the AOC C27G2Z3/BK correctly earlier than figuring out if it’s probably the greatest gaming displays for its worth, it definitely has lots going for it on paper.
The obvious huge function right here is the 280Hz refresh fee. It nonetheless doesn’t really feel like that way back that 240Hz was a uncommon and premium function however now we’re hitting 280Hz on a show that’s priced at simply £199 (~$200 earlier than tax). There are shows accessible on the likes of Amazon that supply 240Hz for lower than this worth, however few that push that bit additional to 280Hz.
Admittedly, that additional 40Hz – a mere 17% enhance – goes to lead to a really refined distinction in how briskly the monitor feels, however technically the distinction is there.
The opposite huge function right here is the 4,000:1 distinction of this VA LCD panel. That’s 4 occasions larger than the distinction you usually get on IPS or TN LCD panels, and it means you get deeper-looking blacks and a typically punchier picture that’s best for making a extra atmospheric really feel in video games and flicks.
The draw back to shows utilizing a VA LCD panel is that it’s typically the slowest responding sort of LCD panel, which may end up in quick movement producing a smeary, blurry picture. Nonetheless, AOC claims the C27G2Z3/BK has as much as a 1ms grey-to-grey response time with a 0.5ms movement image response time (MPRT) ranking, each of which counsel that this blurring shouldn’t be an excessive amount of of an issue.
The latter MPRT determine is achieved because of this show additionally boasting a strobing backlight mode. This could cut back the looks of blur by quickly flashing the backlight on and off in time with the refresh fee, creating the texture of a show that responds faster. Which will sound like witchcraft, however it truly does work very well in our assessments, and doesn’t make the show visibly flicker.
One probably draw back of the backlight strobing is that you simply received’t be capable of use it whereas additionally partaking adaptive sync (the monitor is suitable with Freesync and G-Sync). That’s the place the show will sync up its refresh fee with the body fee of your graphics card to make sure there’s no picture tearing or stutter. With no point out of a capability to allow each these options directly, you’ll most likely have to decide on between a faster-feeling response with picture tearing, or the smoother feel and appear of adaptive sync.
The show features a height-adjustable stand with 130mm of journey, plus it may tilt up and down and rotate left and proper. In fact, you additionally get a VESA mount for utilizing various monitor arms.
In the meantime, the design of the show is fundamental. There’s a matte black plastic end for many of it, however with pink highlights on the underside bezel of the panel and across the base of the stand’s stem.
The AOC C27G2Z3/BK will probably be accessible from late June 2024. We’re but to substantiate which areas will get the show – with this announcement specializing in the UK market – however this show or an identical variant will hopefully be arriving on US shores too.
Within the meantime, you possibly can take a look at our AOC Agon Professional AG275QXM evaluation to see our most up-to-date AOC gaming monitor take a look at, or click on the hyperlink above to seek out AOC’s presently accessible 240Hz, 27-inch, VA show that prices simply $180.
