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 a large 280Hz most refresh charge and hefty 4,000:1 distinction ratio. Doubtlessly perfect for these trying to stability gaming efficiency with high-impact, high-contrast visuals, it gives a lot 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 a lot going for it on paper.
The obvious huge function right here is the 280Hz refresh charge. 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 provide 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 delicate 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 instances larger than the distinction you sometimes get on IPS or TN LCD panels, and it means you get deeper-looking blacks and a typically punchier picture that’s perfect 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 kind of LCD panel, which may end up in quick movement producing a smeary, blurry picture. Nevertheless, 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) score, each of which recommend 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 will cut back the looks of blur by quickly flashing the backlight on and off in time with the refresh charge, creating the texture of a show that responds faster. Which will sound like witchcraft, however it really does work rather well in our exams, and doesn’t make the show visibly flicker.
One doubtless draw back of the backlight strobing is that you just received’t be capable to use it whereas additionally participating adaptive sync (the monitor is appropriate with Freesync and G-Sync). That’s the place the show will sync up its refresh charge with the body charge 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 without delay, you’ll in all probability 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 possibly tilt up and down and rotate left and proper. After all, you additionally get a VESA mount for utilizing different 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 crimson 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 analogous variant will hopefully be arriving on US shores too.
Within the meantime, you’ll be able to try 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 at present accessible 240Hz, 27-inch, VA show that prices simply $180.
