Name: 27G2U
Brand: AOC
SKU: 504558
Rating: 4.2 (36 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

the AOC has a much better response time at 60Hz
better ergonomics and a Black Frame Insertion feature
The stand has an okay range of ergonomic adjustments

noticeable dark patches throughout the display
It also has disappointing viewing angles
Noticeable motion smearing in dark scenes

Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Display technology: LCD
Response time: 1 ms
Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 250 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

AOC 27G2U - Pros & Cons

the AOC has a much better response time at 60Hz
better ergonomics and a Black Frame Insertion feature
The stand has an okay range of ergonomic adjustments
It has a simple design
better ergonomics and supports HDR
Fast-moving action and dramatic transitions will
clean
crisp and vibrant the image quality
clean and vibrant picture quality
ability to pivot to a portrait orientation or vertical format
great color reproduction and crisp image quality
contrast and color are both decent
therefore
vibrant and bright enough for most gaming situations
vibrant
rich tones across the spectrum - hugely
excellent responsiveness and vibrancy
this is a nice monitor
hook up nicely to both PC and console
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great news and keeps things simple
quick and responsive
sturdy and stable
Q27G2U offers great value for the money
The image felt smooth and clear in practice
The gameplay is much smoother and it even felt like my reaction time was quicker
very good response times and a high refresh rate offering very good motion clarity
contrast ratio is excellent
it's always good to have handy just in case
donations to the site are very welcome
quicker the can get the Q27G2U up and running
great performance and design at a reasonable price
Performance on the black level test was quite good
pretty easy and quick to navigate
both accuracy and colour consistency to be visually assessed
desktop real-estate and provides good clarity potential for a
contrast gradients were displayed well overall
The overdrive works very well on its highest setting
Movements are firm and have a quality feel
quite well balanced
Earth tones are warm and realistic while plants and trees sway convincingly
features basic styling that will appeal to gamers and general users equally well
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
light matte anti-glare screen surface with reasonably light surface texture
Adaptive-Sync and excellent contrast
thin bezel and low price
the inclusion of a higher refresh rate is also attractive
Performance on the white saturation was excellent
The colour channels are quite well balanced
Colour temperature uniformity map Results here were good overall
fully ergonomic design and an affordable price
great image quality
plenty of useful features
and excellent design quality

noticeable dark patches throughout the display
It also has disappointing viewing angles
Noticeable motion smearing in dark scenes
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
no RGB lighting
a quality gaming monitor can be tricky
signs of ghosting and latency
It may be lacking in frills
viewing angle is also a little disappointing
the picture starts to get less clear and saturated around 150 to 165 degrees
discernible screen tearing and stuttering
bulky power brick to hide away
Thoroughly tinny
weedy sounding speakers
it s a rather slow process to change settings on this display
Limited
image stuttering and blurry motion
IPS variants are still prone to differences when
The panel s backlight is weaker than most at 250 cd/2
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backlight bleeding on the lower corners of the screen
lower pixel density which softens graphics and images
high refresh gaming on a tight budget
too aggressive and lead to pale artefacts and halos
mediocre brightness rating is immediately apparent
the brightness control doesn't allow for a very low minimum brightness
no USB ports on this model
slow black > grey transitions and black smearing in content
poor pixel response performance
very noticeable dark and pale overshoot introduced
doesn't come with an included game that features the characters on the box
It does not store any personal data
glow blooms out more noticeably from sharper angles
CQ27G2 has not been certified by Nvidia
too easy to click the power toggle by mistake
There are no USB ports or built-in speakers
the Color Setup menu remains inaccessible
does not support HDR10 signals
Gamma is a bit light
losses of saturation towards the bottom and sides of the screen
static interlace pattern artifacts
very slightly darker at the bottom and the very edges
These are not currently available in the US
no wide color gamut support
minor motion blur is noticeable in fast-paced games
1080p is not very demanding on your GPU/CPU
the brightness is locked to 90/100

AOC 27G2U - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	1 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	250 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	5.2 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

AOC - Video Reviews (4)

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AOC 27G2U - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height adjustment	5.12 in
Weight	0.18 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	144.0 Hz
HD type	Full HD
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)	6.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio	20000000:1
Display technology	LCD
Backlight	W-LED
Panel type	IPS
Response time	1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

VESA mount	yes
Type of VESA mount	100x100mm

Colour of product	Black
Panel design	Flat
Built-in USB hub	yes
Built-in camera	no

DVI Port	no
HDMI	yes
HDMI ports quantity	2
HDMI version	1.4
Headphone output	yes
Microphone input	yes
Headphone outputs quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.2

Pivot function	yes
Swivel	yes
Cable lock slot	yes

Energy efficiency class	E
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)	28.0 W

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AOC 27G2U AOC - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7

Based on 8 reviews

AOC 27G2U AOC 27G2 27 gaming monitor review: affordable and fast IPS

PCGamesN

Published: 18.11.2019

AOC 27G2 27 gaming monitor review: affordable and fast IPS

Colour accuracy or refresh rate... why not have both?

pcmonitors.info

AOC CQ27G2U (CQ27G2) Review | PCMonitors.info

A review of the AOC CQ27G2U (CQ27G2). A 144Hz VA model with WQHD resolution, 1500R curve and support for Adaptive-Sync.

RTINGS.com

Published: 28.08.2020

AOC CQ27G2 Review

3.4

The AOC CQ27G2 is a decent 27 inch, 1440p monitor with a VA panel. It has a simple design, with a wide stand that supports the monitor well and okay ergonomics. ...

AOC 27G2U AOC 27G2 monitor review: a no-frills monitor that's a real bargain

Published: 19.03.2021

AOC 27G2 monitor review: a no-frills monitor that's a real bargain

4.0

The AOC 27G2 is a 27-inch 1080p gaming monitor that gives you all you need for a great price

AOC 27G2U AOC CQ27G2 27-inch Monitor Review: Top-flight Performance and Value

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 17.12.2020

AOC CQ27G2 27-inch Monitor Review: Top-flight Performance and Value

4.0

Curves, contrast with two flavors of Adaptive-Sync

AOC 27G2U AOC C27G2U review: "Aggressively priced, well built, but not without flaws"

gamesradar

Published: 21.10.2020

AOC C27G2U review: "Aggressively priced, well built, but not without flaws"

3.5

High refresh gaming used to be the preserve of big-budget PCs - only the most powerful of the best gaming PCs, usually. It still isn’t exactly cheap. But that buttery smooth 120Hz-plus experien

EnosTech.com

Published: 29.10.2020

AOC Q27G2U 27 inch Gaming Monitor Review - EnosTech.com

Introduction Manufacturer: AOC Product Page: Q27G2U Purchase: £309.99 At the time of Review on Amazon UK AOC has been kind enough to sponsor us with one of their Q27G2U Gaming Monitors. Today, I will be taking a look at it and letting you know just how I feel about it! I have been using this monitor […]

eTeknix

Published: 22.12.2019

AOC 27G2U 144Hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor Review | eTeknix

Finding a quality gaming monitor can be tricky, as there is certainly a lot to pick from. However, when I reached out to AOC for suggestions on a monitor, they presented me with the AOC 27G2U. I wanted something that would make an ideal last-minute Christmas gift for around £200. I also thought, there's a lot of people getting gaming PC's and hardware at Christmas, perhaps they'll want a new monitor in the new year. Again, the 27G2U springs to mind, as it's likely to be priced competitively in any upcoming sales. That and many of the monitors I've reviewed