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AOC U2879VF

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User ratings:
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
31 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
9
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3.8 out of 5
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3 stars
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Pros

  • decent performance in imaging quality and responsiveness
  • better colors
  • contrast

Cons

  • Middling grayscale and color performance
  • AMD has no module like GSYNC does
  • terrible for a TN screen

Key specs

  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 28 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 16

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AOC U2879VF - Pros & Cons

AOC U2879VF

Pros

  • decent performance in imaging quality and responsiveness
  • better colors
  • contrast
  • and viewing angles
  • excellent value-for-money
  • superb colour accuracy and great features
  • accurate color
  • reasonably fast panel response and most significantly
  • low cost
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • Buttons are surprisingly good for an affordable product

Cons

  • Middling grayscale and color performance
  • AMD has no module like GSYNC does
  • terrible for a TN screen
  • lacklustre colour accuracy
  • colours appear a little washed out at times
  • viewing angles were noticeably narrower than other monitors
  • frustrating onboard menu system
  • 4K monitors are still limited to 60Hz
  • has worse viewing angles than IPS screens
  • deviation of 8 per cent isn t too bad
  • lack of flexibility in the stand is particularly irritating

AOC U2879VF - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
28 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
4000 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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AOC U2879VF - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size28.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 560.6
Height (without stand)15.58 in
Height with stand18.44 in
Depth (with stand)6.03 in
Depth (without stand)1.96 in
Width (with stand)25.96 in
Weight (without stand)11.6 lb
Weight141.1 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions3840x2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio80000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Sync technologyAMD Freesync
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Power
Energy efficiency classF
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 49
Power consumption (standby)0.32 W
Power consumption (typical)49.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inyes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
DisplayPort version1.2a
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionno
Swivelno
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATSilver
TCO-labellingTCO'06

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AOC U2879VF AOC - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.8
Based on 9 reviews
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AOC U2879VF Best 4K 1ms Monitors – Budget Friendly and Responsive Displays for...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 28.05.2018
Best 4K 1ms Monitors – Budget Friendly and Responsive Displays for...

1ms 4K Monitors are popular among gamers because they are less blurry than their more expensive counterparts which have IPS and VA panels.

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF 4K Freesync Monitor Review | TechteamGB
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AOC U2879VF 4K Freesync Monitor Review | TechteamGB

This really is a fantastic monitor, especially for the price. 4K, Freesync, 1ms GTG, and more. There are some tradeoffs though. Want one? Amazon: Check out our

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 11.03.2016
AOC U2879VF Review

AOC U2879VF Review – With launch prices of several thousand pounds, 4K displays have earned a reputation for being hideously expensive, and you didn’t even get a 60Hz refresh rate on some early 4K models. As the technology has become more mainstream, and production lines have matured, though, you can amazingly now pick up a 4K […]

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF 28-inch Ultra HD FreeSync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 18.05.2016
AOC U2879VF 28-inch Ultra HD FreeSync Monitor Review

A 28-inch TN screen is the cheapest way to put Ultra HD on the desktop. Today, we're looking at a new example from AOC: the U2879VF. It includes FreeSync for gaming enthusiasts and a factory calibration for the professional user.

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF Review - 1ms 4K Monitor with...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 08.12.2016
AOC U2879VF Review - 1ms 4K Monitor with...
4.3

Check Latest Price Now Review of AOC U2879VF As it is, 4K is still quite expensive to run as a native […]

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF Review
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PCMAG
Published: 14.07.2016
AOC U2879VF Review
3.0

The AOC U2879VF is a 28-inch monitor that offers AMD's FreeSync technology and delivers a sharp Ultra-High-Definition picture. It's reasonably priced, but suffers from narrow viewing angles and middling color and grayscale performance.

AOC U2879VF AOC AGON AG271QX Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 07.03.2018
AOC AGON AG271QX Review
3.8

The AOC AG271QX is a good 2560x1440 gaming monitor with a high 144Hz refresh rate and TN panel. It has excellent motion handling due to the fast response time an...

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF 28-inch Ultra HD FreeSync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 18.05.2016
AOC U2879VF 28-inch Ultra HD FreeSync Monitor Review

A 28-inch TN screen is the cheapest way to put Ultra HD on the desktop. Today, we're looking at a new example from AOC: the U2879VF. It includes FreeSync for gaming enthusiasts and a factory calibration for the professional user.

AOC U2879VF AOC U2879VF 4K monitor review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.10.2020
AOC U2879VF 4K monitor review
4.0

This 28-inch 4K monitor is seriously affordable

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