With the Agon AG455UCX, AOC introduces a new Ultra-Wide gaming monitor. AOC employs a large 44.5-inch VA panel with a resolution of 5120×1440 (DQHD), which is slightly smaller than its existing 49-inch DQHD monitors. This resolution is also used by the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 and the 49-inch MSI 491C, despite the fact that those monitors use Quantum Dot OLED panels.
AOC uses a 1500R curvature on a monitor this large to increase immersion, while viewing angles are the standard 178 degrees. However, gamers will likely be seated front and centre with this display and won’t be sharing it, where light/color fall-off can occur towards extreme angles with VA panels.
The Agon AG455UCX is designed to compete with the best gaming monitors, with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time.
The monitor is listed as supporting AMD FreeSync, but we imagine it also supports Nvidia G-Sync. The average contrast ratio is 2,400:1, with a maximum of 3,000:1. The maximum brightness is 400 nits, which is about average for a VA panel of this size.
AOC equips the Agon AG455UCX with three HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a USB-C connector for connectivity. A four-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub is also included for connecting all of your peripherals. An integrated KVM switch and dual 5-watt speakers round out the package.
The Agon AG455UCX also has a wide base to support its 22-pound weight. The stand is also height, tilt, and swivel adjustable. There’s even a stand sprouting from the monitor’s left side to hold your headphones.
At this time, AOC has not announced pricing or availability for the Agon AG455UCX. However, we expect it to be slightly less expensive than the 49-inch Agon AG493UCX2, which retails for around $1,000.
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