AOC just unveiled their new AG277UXA 27" gaming monitor, offering gamers the flexibility of high-resolution or high refresh rate modes. This dual-purpose mode is significant as it enables gamers to enjoy sharp 4K or buttery smooth 1080p gaming experience without needing two different monitors. AOC's new monitor is now available in China at a starting price of 2,199 yuan (approx. $330).
AOC Agon AG277UXA offers 4K 200Hz and 1080p 400Hz dual modes
AOC's new 27" monitor comes equipped with a Fast IPS panel, ensuring vivid colors and quick pixel transitions. You can choose between 4K resolution at 200Hz or 1080p resolution at a blazing-fast 400Hz refresh rate. There is a physical button on the bezel for you to easily switch between the two modes. Moreover, you can also enjoy digital cropping functionality for more versatility.
Specifications
- Panel Type: Fast IPS
- Resolution/Refresh Rate: 4K (3840 x 2160) at 200Hz; 1080p (1920 x 1080) at 400Hz
- Response Time: 1ms gray-to-gray, 0.3ms MPRT
- Color Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
- Brightness: 450 nits peak, DisplayHDR 400
AOC customized overdrive parameters for this monitor to minimize motion blur and ghosting issues. The panel is factory calibrated for an accurate color reproduction with a Delta E less than 1. It covers 95% of DCI-P3 color space.
The brightness can go as high as 450 nits. It also comes with DisplayHDR 400 certification for basic HDR features.
This monitor has one DisplayPort 2.1 port, providing a 54Gbps bandwidth. Additionally, there are two HDMI 2.1 ports. Although the USB-C port can be used to feed video signal to the monitor, it only supports up to 15W power delivery.
The normal retail price of this monitor is 2,999 yuan (approx. $450) after the initial launch period. With the price tag, it is clearly aimed at budget gamers who are looking for a high refresh rate monitor without paying a premium for the panel.
Remember that previously we reported about AOC's U32U4 monitor which comes with a Samsung 5-layer Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. This is completely different as it's aimed at a particular audience that wants OLED panels with higher brightness. With the AG277UXA monitor, AOC is providing an affordable option for normal gaming setups, using an IPS panel.
Source: AOC, GIZMOCHINA
450 nits on IPS is still mid. HDR will just look washed out compared to the QD-OLED options. Pass.
Does the 15W USB-C power delivery actually charge a laptop or is it just for data sync?
15W is basically a trickle charge. It will keep a phone alive but will drain a modern ultrabook faster than it charges.