AOC Q27G40XMN: Budget gaming monitor with Mini LED and up to 1,200 nits brightness
AOC has launched a new gaming monitor called the Q27G40XMN. This 27-inch screen uses Mini LED technology, which makes the picture look better by giving more control over brightness and dark areas. While it’s not as advanced as very expensive monitors, AOC Q27G40XMN still offers good performance at a much lower price.
Mini LED is a newer display type that helps games and movies look more real. High-end Mini LED monitors have over 5,000 dimming zones, which means they can control light in small parts of the screen very well. This monitor has 1,152 zones, so it won’t be as precise, but it’s still a big step up from normal LED screens. It also avoids the risk of burn-in that OLED panels have, making it a good middle option for gamers.
The AOC Q27G40XMN has a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (QHD), which gives a clear and sharp image. It supports a refresh rate of 180Hz, which is great for fast games, and it has a very quick response time of 0.5ms (MPRT). The real grey-to-grey (GtG) time is likely 1ms. The screen brightness goes up to 1,200 nits when using HDR, making bright parts of the image really stand out. For regular content, it can reach 450 nits. The contrast ratio is 1,200:1, which is decent for a VA panel. Colour coverage is also good, with 100% sRGB and 97% DCI-P3, so colours will look bright and rich.
This monitor supports Adaptive-Sync, so it can work with both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible to make gaming smoother. The stand only allows tilt adjustment, so you can’t raise or lower the screen, but it does support 100x100mm VESA mounting if you want to use a monitor arm. There’s also some software included that can help with dark scenes or add a crosshair for better aiming in games.
AOC Q27G40XMN gaming monitor price
The price is one of the best things about the AOC Q27G40XMN. It is now available in the US for just $299. That’s a very good price for a Mini LED monitor with these features. It’s not perfect, but if you want better picture quality and smooth gameplay without spending too much money, this monitor is a smart pick.
