A 27-Inch 240 Hz 2560x1440 Monitor: AOC Reveals Agon AG273QZ
by Anton Shilov on February 25, 2020 5:00 PM ESTFor gamers who demand the maximum refresh rate and the lowest Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) possible, AOC has introduced its new 27-inch display. The Agon AG273QZ happens to be among the first 27-inch monitors that combine a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate and a QHD resolution for those who need performance and higher-than-Full-HD resolution.
AOC’s Agon AG273QZ uses a new generation 27-inch TN panel of a 2560x1440 resolution that promises a wider color gamut and other improvements compared to regular TN panels (a claim that, frankly speaking, needs verification). Specification wise, we are talking about a monitor with 400 nits peak brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 170º /160º viewing angles, a 0.5 ms MPRT response time, and a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate.
Because of the improved panel, the Agon AG273QZ LCD can display 16.7 million colors and reproduce 126.4% of the sRGB, 93.7% of the AdobeRGB, and (at least) 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamuts. Meanwhile, the monitor is AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.
When it comes to connectivity, the Agon AG273QZ has two DisplayPort 1.4 and, a D-Sub, and two HDMI 2.0 inputs, enough to connect a gaming PC (or three) as well as a couple of modern game consoles. In addition, the monitor has a quad-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A hub. The audio department of the display includes two 5W speakers, a microphone in, and a headphone out.
Like the vast majority of gaming displays, the Agon AG273QZ comes with a stand that can adjust height, tilt, and swivel. Also, the monitor can work in portrait mode. Alternatively, it is possible to attach the LCD to a VESA 75x75 arm. Meanwhile, to add some bling, the LCD has an RGB ring on the rear.
AOC's 27-Inch QHD 240 Hz Display | ||
Spectrum 240 Hz 1440p | ||
Panel | 27-inch class TN | |
Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | |
Maximum Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | |
Dynamic Refresh | Technology | VESA Adaptive Sync (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro Certified) |
Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz | |
Brightness | 400 cd/m² peak | |
Contrast | 1000:1 | |
Viewing Angles | 170°/160° horizontal/vertical | |
Response Time | 0.5 ms MPRT | |
HDR | HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 |
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Pixel Pitch | 0.2334 mm² | |
Pixel Density | ~109 PPI | |
Color Gamut Support | 90% DCI-P3 126.4% sRGB 93.7% Adobe RGB |
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Inputs | 2×DP 1.4 input/output 2×D-Sub 2×HDMI 2.0 |
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USB Hub | Quad-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A | |
Audio | headphone out microphone in 5W stereo speakers |
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Stand | Swivel: 32° ~ 32° Tilt: 5.5° ±1° ~ 21.5° ±1.5° Height: 110mm |
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Warranty | 3 years | |
MSRP | UK: £659 |
AOC will start sales of its Agon AG273QZ monitor in February, months before 27-inch Fast IPS panels with a 240 Hz refresh rate will hit mass production. In the UK, the product will carry an RRP of £659, so expect an MSRP of around $700 in the USA.
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Source: AOC
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mobutu - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - link
once a tn, always a tnoverpriced crap
Asidewaysbanana - Thursday, February 27, 2020 - link
I'd love for you to link some monitors with the same specs, but in IPS.edzieba - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - link
"a claim that, frankly speaking, needs verification"This is some premium shade right here.
flyingpants265 - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - link
Can't wait to put this on my desk and look down at it at a 45 degree angle