INTRODUCTION

   How many of you recall the days when we used to play PC games at 640x480p resolution? Honestly i had almost forgotten all about that but thanks to Electronic Arts releasing the remastered versions of the very first two Command & Conquer games it all came back to me (honestly, i was expecting more from a remaster 20+ years later but ok). Today PC gaming (and gaming in general) may have advanced to resolutions all the way up to 3840x2160p (4k) but due to the increased system requirements of high resolutions the overwhelming percentage of gamers are still playing at much lower ones with 1920x1080p (Full HD) clearly at the lead (always according to several online surveys). Naturally gaming display manufacturers are all too aware of this as well so many of them have thrown considerable resources in the design and manufacture of Full HD monitors. AOC is one such manufacturer and today with me i have their quite popular 27G2U model.

   AOC was founded in 1967. From day one we have maintained our focus on display technology and have continued to innovate in this field, always with the same goal: delivering you a great experience with our products, no matter the purpose of use. For demanding professionals, we provide computer displays with high resolutions, high colour accuracy and an impressive set of advanced features. For style-conscious home users, we offer high-performance monitors with unique, eye-catching designs. For standard office purposes, we fulfil important energy efficiency standards with our broad range of business monitors, many of which come with comprehensive ergonomic adjustment options. And for professional gamers, we redefine awesomeness with our selection of AOC Gaming and AGON gaming displays, which not only excel with their fast performance, but also with their unique designs and gamer-specific features. Whatever display you need, we are passionate about providing it to you, always aiming for the highest quality possible, and always with our 3-year warranty.

   The AOC 27G2U is a 27-inch 16:9 wide monitor based on a IPS panel (8-bit depth/81 ppi pixel density/WLED backlight) featuring 178 degrees viewing angles (horizontal/vertical), Full HD resolution of 1920x1080p, 144Hz refresh rate (Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync/ G-Sync Compatible), 1ms response time (grey to grey), 118% sRGB color gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio and brightness level of up to 250cd/m2. AOC has also equipped the 27G2U with anti-glare coating for optimal viewing results (matte 3H), adjustable stand (height/swivel/pivot/tilt), ultra-narrow borders, two 2W speakers, game mode with 6 quality presets (FPS/RTS/Racing/3 Gamers ones - includes an on screen crosshair for FPS games), low blue light mode with 4 presets (multimedia/internet/office/reading), eco mode with 7 available presets (standard/text/internet/game/movie/sports/reading), pseudo HDR modes (game/movie/picture) and flicker-free technology. In terms of available connectors (I/O) the AOC 27G2U packs four USB 3.0 ports (USB hub - one can be used to recharge portable devices), two HDMI v1.4 ports, single DisplayPort v1.2, D-Sub (VGA) port and the classic headphones and microphone ports. Last but not least AOC covers their entire line of gaming monitors with a 3-year limited warranty (compared to the 2 years most others give inside the EU this is a big deal).