AOC has discreetly released a new 27-inch gaming monitor in China, offering an impressive combination of speed, color accuracy, and affordability. Priced at 1,299 yuan on JD.com, the Q27G4Z offers motion-blur-diminishing 260Hz refresh rate (using 240Hz native) and is one of the fastest 2K monitors in its price range.
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AOC Launches 27-Inch Q27G4Z Gaming Monitor in China with 260Hz Refresh Rate and Color Accuracy Features
The Q27G4Z features a 2560×1440-resolution Fast IPS panel from Innolux, featuring both rapid gaming and accurate colours. It has a rapid 1ms GtG response time, and is compatible with both AMD and Nvidia GPUs to deliver great gaming with very little in the way of tearing or stutter elsewhere. The panel comes out of the box with an average Delta E of <2, satisfying both competitive gamers as well as content creation needs. HDR support is provided through VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
AOC claims a peak brightness of 450 nits in HDR mode and 350 nits in SDR, with 10-bit color support via 8-bit + FRC. The display supports 97% of the DCI-P3 color space and 119% of sRGB, offering vivid true-to-life hues, which is very much in accordance with the requirements of the video editing and color grading applications, and every unit is individually calibrated. The monitor is equipped with AOC’s MBR Sync technology, a motion blur reduction solution that produces clear and precise visuals during rapid motion, in addition to Dark Boost for better visibility in dark game scenes.
Also, it has GameColor and GameMode presets for fine-tuning performance according to genre, and a dynamic crosshair feature for first-person shooters. In terms of ergonomics, the Q27G4Z allows tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment (up to 130mm). It is TÜV-certified for low blue light and flicker-free DC dimming, reducing eye strain during extended use. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The monitor is VESA mount compatible and comes in environmentally friendly packaging. In related news, KTC has launched a 27-inch 2K gaming monitor with a 320Hz refresh rate for just $165, while Alienware has released the AW3425DW, a 34-inch curved QD-OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, available in the US.
FAQs
The AOC Q27G4Z features an overclocked 260Hz refresh rate (native 240Hz).
Yes, the AOC Q27G4Z is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, offering a peak brightness of 450 nits in HDR mode.
