AOC Q27G40XMN: New 1440p gaming monitor with mini LEDs and 1,200 nits now available
AOC is launching a new mini-LED gaming monitor with 180Hz (Image source: AOC)
The AOC Q27G40XMN is a new and pretty well-equipped gaming monitor with a comparatively affordable price tag. It promises a high contrast ratio but relies on a mini-LED backlight instead of an OLED panel.
AOC has introduced a new gaming monitor called the Q27G40XMN. This screen offers fast response times, a high refresh rate and decent contrast ratio. AOC hasn’t opted for an OLED panel, but rather a mini-LED backlight with 1,152 dimming zones. The Q27G40XMN supports HDR and can supposedly hit a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
According to the manufacturer, the sRGB color space is fully covered with a color deviation of DeltaE<2. This should result in fairly accurate colors, although this is clearly not a monitor for professional content creators. Furthermore, the new AOC monitor utilizes a VA panel with a refresh rate of 180Hz and a gray-to-gray response time of 1 millisecond. G-Sync is supported and can prevent tearing, while the resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels is typical for mid-range gaming monitors and requires less GPU power for reasonable frame rates, at least compared to 4K displays.
Most importantly, the 1440p mini-LED gaming monitor measures 27 inches, but gamers will have to live without advanced features like a USB hub. The AOC Q27G40XMN is now available for $299 at Best Buy, which makes it a relatively budget-friendly option.
The new 27-inch mini-LED gaming monitor does not feature USB-C (Image source: AOC)
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