Name: C27G2ZE
Brand: AOC
SKU: 504819
Rating: 4.1 (43 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

plastics feel sturdy enough to withstand a few hits while the panels fit each other
better performance and price-wise
C27G2ZU is pretty great value compared to the competition

Noticeable motion smearing in dark scenes
Only G-sync hardware is missing
peak brightness is a mediocre 300cd/m2

Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Display technology: LED
Response time: 0.5 ms
Panel design: Curved
Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

AOC C27G2ZE - Pros & Cons

plastics feel sturdy enough to withstand a few hits while the panels fit each other
better performance and price-wise
C27G2ZU is pretty great value compared to the competition
the inclusion of a higher refresh rate is also attractive
desktop real-estate and provides good clarity potential for a
contrast gradients were displayed well overall
Performance on the white saturation was excellent
light matte anti-glare screen surface with reasonably light surface texture
The colour channels are quite well balanced
quite well balanced
Performance on the black level test was quite good
Colour temperature uniformity map Results here were good overall
both accuracy and colour consistency to be visually assessed
It has a simple design
better ergonomics and supports HDR
The stand has an okay range of ergonomic adjustments
the AOC has a much better response time at 60Hz
better ergonomics and a Black Frame Insertion feature
thin bezel and low price
features basic styling that will appeal to gamers and general users equally well
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
Earth tones are warm and realistic while plants and trees sway convincingly
Movements are firm and have a quality feel
Adaptive-Sync and excellent contrast
The overdrive works very well on its highest setting
The tilt and height adjustments are both plentiful
the layout is logical
The stand also offers good adjustments
Everything feels secure and build quality on the screen itself
hook up nicely to both PC and console
this is a nice monitor
It works flawlessly out of the box
The included adjustable stand is a great addition
high levels of refreshment and excellent display quality
which is perfectly fine for games

Noticeable motion smearing in dark scenes
Only G-sync hardware is missing
peak brightness is a mediocre 300cd/m2
it can get a bit cramped for productivity use
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There are no USB slots on this variant
the mere 250 nits of claimed peak brightness
blurring and smearing remains visible in game
flawed performance
impeccable panel quality and an all-encompassing feature set
ugly inverse ghosting appears at the highest overdrive setting
static interlace pattern artifacts
the Color Setup menu remains inaccessible
very slightly darker at the bottom and the very edges
losses of saturation towards the bottom and sides of the screen
glow blooms out more noticeably from sharper angles
noticeable dark patches throughout the display
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
It also has disappointing viewing angles
no RGB lighting
Gamma is a bit light
does not support HDR10 signals
There are no USB ports or built-in speakers
too easy to click the power toggle by mistake
always connecting shots and not aimlessly swinging
G-Sync compatibility
CQ27G2 has not been certified by Nvidia
ghosting can be an issue with a VA panel
inthe UFO ghosting test
the monitor is only 1080p
backlight bleed
an external power supply does detract from overall tidiness
duller looking TN panels
VA panels aren t the fastest and are prone to ghosting
input lag of the monitor amounts to around 3ms
lacking official certification
slow pixel transitions more noticeable
brightness flickering can be detected with fluctuating frame rates
The gamma curve is a little out of the ideal
poor pixel response performance
high refresh gaming on a tight budget
mediocre brightness rating is immediately apparent

AOC C27G2ZE - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	0.5 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	5.5 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

AOC - Video Reviews (2)

AOC C27G2ZE Gaming Monitor 240Hz Unboxing

AOC C27G2ZE/BK 27" REVIEW | VA 240Hz 0,5ms 1080p ✅

AOC C27G2ZE - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height (without stand)	14.46 in
Height with stand	20.81 in
Depth (with stand)	8.95 in
Depth (without stand)	2.88 in
Width (with stand)	24.11 in
Weight	0.19 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	240.0 Hz
HD type	Full HD
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)	8.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio	80000000:1
Display technology	LED
Backlight	W-LED
Panel type	VA
Response time	0.5 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

VESA mount	yes
Type of VESA mount	100x100mm

Colour of product	Black,red
Panel design	Curved
Built-in USB hub	no
Built-in camera	no

DVI Port	no
HDMI	yes
HDMI ports quantity	2
HDMI version	2.0
Headphone output	yes
DisplayPort version	1.2

Swivel	yes
Cable lock slot	no
Flicker free	yes

Energy efficiency class	F
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)	31.0 W

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AOC C27G2ZE AOC - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

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. ...

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.

AOC C27G2ZE AOC C27G2ZU 27in 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Review

KitGuru

Published: 02.09.2020

AOC C27G2ZU 27in 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Review

Monitor refresh rates are increasing all the time, and it wasn't long ago that you'd have to pay in

AOC C27G2ZE AOC C27G2ZU review: Great value 240Hz G-Sync and FreeSync gaming monitor

Windows Central

Published: 23.09.2020

AOC C27G2ZU review: Great value 240Hz G-Sync and FreeSync gaming monitor

4.5

1080p? Check. 240Hz? Check. FreeSync & G-Sync? Check.

AOC C27G2ZE AOC C27G2 gaming monitor review

pcgamer

Published: 23.10.2020

AOC C27G2 gaming monitor review

3.6

A keenly priced 165Hz gaming monitor that is let down by its problematic VA panel.

AOC C27G2ZE 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 C27G2ZE 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