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  tasos2176

  2024-01-10

  I got it as a replacement for the MSI mag271cqr that broke during transportation. For a VA Panel, its contrast is very low. In order to have strong blacks, the brightness needs to be lowered significantly, which is not feasible for any use. After an hour of playing with the settings, I managed to fix the colors, but they are not vibrant. It has a lot of ghosting and blurriness in games. The menu navigation is unnecessarily divided into different buttons that need to be pressed in a specific spot for them to respond, and sometimes, if I lose signal from the connected devices for some reason, I can't press the button to switch devices and I have to close the screen, unplug the cables, and reconnect them. It's a big disappointment, especially considering that there are much better monitors available for an extra 40 to 60 euros.

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  thanosfrls

  2023-12-05

  I have had it for 2 years and it developed a vertical line without me doing anything, a faulty series and it's not worth repairing.... poor quality

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  Stergios_K

  2022-08-08

  Bought 1.5 years ago for 290 euros.
  Compared to what was available back then, the price was very good, with quite good colors. I can say that the transition from IPS to VA panel did not bother me at all, despite several settings being controlled by the terrible buttons (although there is no problem with the settings application).
  The viewing angles are not good, but at least for me, it doesn't matter.
  Three stars because it came with 1 stuck pixel on the top right in white.
  Objectively, where it is located, there is no problem, but if it were in the center, there would be.
  The company's policy regarding 3 dead pixels is unacceptable.

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  Empire

  2022-02-16

  Huge edit of the previous review. Dead pixel after 3 years. I had Samsung and LG and never had a dead pixel, and the warranties covered replacement. In contrast, with AOC, I spoke with the company itself, and they shamelessly refuse to replace the monitor because it also has a problem with G-sync.

  It's a shame because as a first impression, it was good, but the company is a joke. Anyone who is willing to spend €300 on a monitor should go for something more reputable with equivalent specs.

  I wouldn't recommend it

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  karvas

  2021-04-07

  In these funds and for these features, it is the best value for money there is. I have no complaints so far.

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  JiPa

  2021-04-03

  First of all, let me say that in relation to the Dell S3220DGF and the MSI Optix MAG272CQR, it is the best panel in terms of black uniformity and black bleeding that I have seen with my own eyes. It has minimal black bleeding and very good black uniformity. It has excellent contrast and brightness, despite its low 250cd/m². The viewing angles are also very good for a VA panel. Now, onto the main point... The graphics card that was connected is the Sapphire 5600xt Pulse with DisplayPort at 144hz. As for simple internet browsing and office work, we are just fine... The colors are accurate, good white, correct gamma, but especially on dark websites, we have some issues with blurring and a purple hue in the letters. It is something that is quite bothersome and I don't know how common it is. So far, acceptable... Unfortunately, its biggest problem is motion in games. In some cases, there is even a flickering that is unacceptable and very annoying. I don't know what this specific problem is called, but it exists... It only stops if I turn off FreeSync, which of course creates other problems. In fact, in the AMD drivers, it is not referred to as FreeSync Premium, but simply as adaptive FreeSync compatible. In games with continuous motion (especially horizontal), such as Pes 2021, we have incredibly annoying blurring and rainbow artifacts on the edges, to the point where my eyes start hurting after a while... This is the case with all the settings and combinations I tried, both in the monitor menu and in Adrenalin. There are also games where you don't notice any of these issues at all, or very little. The buttons on the monitor for the menu couldn't be worse, but luckily there is OSD software that saves the situation to a great extent. In terms of construction, it has a typical quality of materials, without any issues and properly assembled. So... for someone who wants a 2K monitor to watch movies, surf the internet, write a text in Word, edit photos, and occasionally play a game, it is a good option in this price range. For someone who frequently plays games, it is a very mediocre choice unless they are not bothered by the several issues that exist in motion in most games.

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  AchilleasAng

  2020-11-19

  The specific model is the flat 27" with a VA panel. It does not have speakers, for some reason. It includes DP & HDMI cables but not the USB Type B cable needed for the hub, a omission that I don't understand since the cable costs less than 2 euros. Get it separately if you want the hub to work (make sure it's 3.0 like this one: [link])

  The screen is excellent. With a 5700XT on medium/high settings in Rainbow Six Siege, it consistently runs at 1440p and 120fps, and the difference compared to 1080p/60hz is huge. The colors are very good, especially the blacks, and I don't notice much ghosting. Freesync works great. If small letters bother you, the easiest solution is to change the text size through Windows to 125/150%.

  The stand is very good, it's quite stable (although the screen wobbles if I hit the desk), it rotates well although the screen can't turn 90 degrees without removing it first because it's too big. The cable management hole is very convenient.

  The menu, as others have said, is not user-friendly, and the G-Menu app is only slightly better. However, they do their job, and once you adjust the settings in the first few days, you won't need to touch them again. The frame counter is very useful.

  Overall, a very good choice for 1440p 144Hz. The flaws it has are negligible and at this price, I recommend it.

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  DanielVonTrier

  2020-11-06

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  Perfect screen for mixed use. Unfortunately, it has 8-bit color, but most games support up to 8-bit.
  As a VA panel, it has perfect viewing angles, blacks are incredible, 144 Hz, 1440p.
  The negative aspect is that although it is recognized as g-sync compatible on its own, it is NOT officially compatible by Nvidia, and it has many issues in games with g-sync enabled. So until a driver that supports this monitor comes out, forget about g-sync.
  Finally, this is the non-curved version, which in my opinion is better for these inches.

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  karamic

  2020-10-10

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  The screen is awesome and worth its money! The difference from 60 Hz to 144 is quite noticeable. Its colors are very nice. The image is very clear. The only downside it had is that in order to use the on board USB Hub, you will need to purchase an extra USB 3.0 USB-A male - USB-B male cable, which is not expensive but it would be more reasonable to be included.

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  arepskali

  2020-10-08

  The purchase was made and it has a stuck pixel, and unfortunately after the purchase I learned that AOC does not offer replacement/repair for this case...

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  Tantalord

  2020-10-01

  Upgrade from AOC 24G2U to AOC due to price and specifications. It doesn't lose much compared to more expensive models in the same size and is an ideal monitor for 2560x1440 resolution with its 144Hz refresh rate. To have something more, you need to be a professional gamer only, and this specific monitor will cover all your needs.

  A few words about 1440p resolution:

  - Initially, you need to get used to the smaller text due to the higher resolution, but this is not a problem.

  - If you don't have a powerful graphics card, choose a 1920x1080 resolution for demanding games because it has the same aspect ratio of 16:9.

  - With a Sapphire RX 590 Nitro+ graphics card, I can smoothly run all games at 1440p on medium settings, while in e-sport titles like Warzone, I set the render resolution slightly lower than the game's settings to play on High with 80-100fps.

  - The clarity it provides is UNBELIEVABLE and FLAWLESS, and I preferred this monitor over a 32-inch one with the same resolution because larger screens create pixelation, and the price for purchasing a 27"-32" 4K 144Hz monitor is prohibitive.

  For the price of 300€, I couldn't get anything better. Maybe the Dell S2719DGF is equivalent and worth it only because of the warranty provided by DELL as a company, but in some reputable stores, it costs +80€ with immediate availability.

  If someone is in a dilemma with a 34" ultrawide monitor and doesn't mind the extra cost for a 30xx series graphics card at +600-1000€ for a futureproof system, there is the alternative option of the XIAOMI 34" ultrawide monitor for 500€.

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  Zois_Arxx

  2020-09-29

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  Anyone who wants a 2k screen, 144hz with Free Sync (probably works with g sync as well), that is flat and doesn't cost more than 300 euros, go here.
  I saw it next to an IPS ACER with the same specs and the differences were there but not noticeable. I wouldn't pay the 180 euro difference.
  And the use I make of it is not just for gaming.
  It is very good for editing programs (Lightroom / Photoshop)
  More specifically for the screen.
  Incredibly black.
  Everything worked (144hz, Free Sync) straight away when connected to the pc. But do yourself a favor and connect the display port to your graphics card (if you have one) to have 144hz straight away.
  The colors are very good, exceptional clarity, viewing angles are okay, not IPS but decent.
  This screen is a very good choice for under 300 euros for those who want 2k 144hz.
  The CQ27G2U is the same, it just has speakers and is curved.

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  NioNios_30

  2020-09-22

  The screen for its money is very good! It has bad menu buttons but okay you adjust the screen from the application! Of course its colors are not like IPS panel but they are corrected enough in the settings, it doesn't become like IPS but it is decent! With a good graphics card, you can make good use of it! Nice construction, it sits perfectly on the desk and you can adjust it as you like, higher, lower, more tilted, however you want! In my opinion, for a 27-inch, 2K resolution, 144hz, 1ms and color corrections, it is very worth it + it also works with freesync and Gsync, so yes, I recommend it!

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  Angelos_Ts

  2020-06-19

  I bought it (Curved 27") in June 2020, for around 280 euros. I was torn between this one and the Ultrawide LG, like many others I imagine.

  I am EXCITED. It performs amazingly at 144hz & 120hz.

  - With an RX580, I can play most games at over 90-100hz (VSync OFF --> FreeSync ON) @1080p.
  No blurriness at 1080p, which I was afraid of. However, because I'm curious like you, I found that if you increase the Sharpness from the RADEON Control Panel, it almost eliminates blurriness when lowering the resolution.
  - At 1440p, it's incredible, crisp and rich.
  - Anyone playing FPS Games (CoD, R6, Overwatch) will take advantage of the 144hz@1080 & Response time.
  - Anyone who doesn't play Competitive or happens to play something cooler, can enjoy 1440p and look great.
  You're buying this flexibility, plus in the coming years GPUs (<200) will see 1080p and laugh..

  - Ghosting is generally non-existent or at least negligible.. (e.g. in FIFA, you might see a cursor ghost at 120hz and above, use Frame Cap if you're curious and troublesome)
  - Read RTINGS review for more details (1st gen).
  https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/aoc/cq27g1

  - Personally, I really like the colors, they are close to IPS, with obviously limited viewing angles and minimal black uniformity anomaly in the corners, but it's fine.
  (Look for color profiles, in about 10 minutes you'll find ready-made profiles and settings to make it perfect. It scores 8.4 out of 10, and 9.5 after the settings. I recommend R45-G50-B43)
  - Contrast & Brightness are good in this category, especially the contrast is very good. Brightness is fine, even great for nighttime. If you have some extra money, you can get a brighter one if Mamra Pantotinos comes, what can I say.

  - Stand, neck, tilt, ergonomics, etc. are great. Good quality plastics and overall compact.
  - A nice plus is the USB hub, for a mouse, keyboard, or charger (permanently though, I don't recommend plugging and unplugging, it's not very convenient in that position compared to the side IO..)

  - No Flickering, No Input Lag.

  UPDATE 23/6/20: 11 days after the purchase, a burnt pixel appeared, visible on a black background. I left it for a few hours to see if it would recover, and in the end, I returned the monitor to the store for inspection. I'm waiting for an official response on what will happen, as they also saw the issue. In communication with AOC's "representative," we didn't reach a conclusion as they refer to a tolerance policy for pixels, sub-pixels, and such. We'll see the reaction of both parties in the case of a DOA monitor within 10 days of purchase. I must say, it will be a disappointment, but it's important for the community to know what to expect from a manufacturer (and seller) in such a situation.

  UPDATE 7/7/20: The company proceeded with a replacement and I received a new one today. It still deserves 5 stars, the inconvenience is worth it.

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  Stavros_Skordilis

  2020-05-18

  The only downside is that only the curved version CQ27G2U has speakers, not the flat Q27G2U.
  Very nice for gaming, many settings for each use - luckily there is SOFTWARE because the buttons are ridiculously small for adjustments. It outputs 144fps with 5700 pulse and Ryzen 5 1600 comfortably in GTA V.

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  giannis_papagiannis5

  2020-04-21

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  2/5/2020 EDIT:
  So we have and we say:
  Negatives:
  1) Smearing: but where? Not everywhere... it occurs in areas where there are many dark pixels, dark scenes, and there is relative motion where the camera follows a central point, for example (arpg games (poe/Diablo, etc.). Here, it is certain that there will be annoying smearing (for some people, not for others). In any other games, you won't notice anything, not even in FPS games (unless you are so picky that I imagine you wouldn't buy a VA panel).

  EDIT about smearing: After using the monitor for a while and many hours of gaming, I have actually forgotten about its existence (except in PoE).

  Workaround: There is a solution to eliminate ghosting in games that bothers you, but there will be a sacrifice in terms of image quality. From the monitor's menu (or the program), set Shadows to 70 h 80 (50 is the default) and then adjust the contrast/brightness significantly to your liking, as much as the image allows.

  2) Brightness: It's fine... even in a bright room during the day, it covers me. It may be because my previous monitor was at similar levels, maybe even worse, so I'm not an objective judge.

  3) For browsing/reading, it's not the best. It's better to go for an IPS panel for better viewing angles/brightness.

  4) Buttons Menu Navigation... tragic... Luckily, there is a program on the website, so you can adjust them from Windows and be at peace.

  These are the only actual negatives it has...

  Positives:
  1) Very good colors.
  2) Tremendous black.
  3) Ergonomic stand.
  4) 27'' 1440p 144hz freesync at this price... what else can you ask for? There is no competition in terms of value for money.

  Recommended Settings: R43-G44-B50, Contrast 50, Game Color 13 or 12, OverDrive strong... You will see a big difference from the default settings in games.

  Now, why should someone get it? If you ask me, it's a generally value-for-money monitor that covers a bit of everything. If you watch movies/series and play casual games, go for it. If you are a competitive player, simply go for a TN panel. If you don't watch movies/series and you're not a competitive player, get an IPS panel (yes, I know they are more expensive, so you will sacrifice resolution/size for IPS).

  At this price, the perfect monitor doesn't exist, guys. Evaluate the pros and cons yourselves and decide accordingly.

  **17/6/20 Update: After using it extensively, I can truly say that the monitor has left me fully satisfied and I am not bothered by anything. I have been to my friends' houses and I can say that it's like day and night compared to 24'' 1080p monitors, and even in terms of brightness, it's the same as those. For this price, it's truly insane value for money.

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  Barbarosa13

  2020-04-08

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  The screen for the money is an excellent choice.
  The stand is awesome, you can adjust the screen on all 3 axes with ease. I also appreciate the packaging and the fact that it included both a display port cable and an HDMI cable.
  Obviously, the colors and viewing angle are inferior due to the panel technology compared to an IPS, and personally, it took me a little while to get used to it, coming from a basic IPS for office use (Samsung S24D390).

  For gaming, it's good, just remember to use the following settings:
  Overdrive = "Strong"
  Gamma = "Gamma 1"

  For movie watching, due to better black levels and contrast ratio, VA panels are better than IPS, so is this one.

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  mix0ss1996

  2020-03-24

  VFM the Monitor.
  Purchased for 280 euros. I have had it for 3 weeks and so far it has not shown any issues. For an additional 20/30 euros, one can go for the Curved version, but it is purely a matter of taste. The transition was made from a Dell UltraSharp U2515H IPS 2560x1440 / 60Hz.
  Compared to the previous one:
  1) Small difference between IPS and VA panel, not so much in image quality as in viewing angle and slightly in colors.
  2) Regarding 60 vs 144Hz, since the graphics card (in my case: rx5700xt) can handle 2k resolution at 144+ FPS, there is a significant difference (gaming) and it makes the game run faster and smoother, especially with Freesync/Gsync (Adaptive-Sync) support.
  3) 25" vs 27": Almost no difference, I got used to it in a few minutes. I also recommend a screen up to 27" because anything bigger will strain your eyes, just from the distance you will be sitting.
  Finally, it is a "futureproof" monitor that provides all the necessary basics (not RGB and gimmicks) in the 2k/144Hz category.

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  gerokost

  2020-03-11

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  The screen is value for money for anyone who wants 2K/144hz/1ms with freesync but ALSO V-Sync support. With my 1070, it worked without any special settings as it played directly with Windows 10 in (compatible) v-sync.
  Certainly more expensive screens will have other things, but if you don't want RGB lights and other frills, it's worth it up to the last €.

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  Georgios.Loukas

  2020-11-16

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  Flawless.

  Attention: the display cable it comes with is SHORT.

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  Nikos_Kontopyrakis

  2020-09-18

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  Very good and perfect for switching between PC and laptop images

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  blackbird_77

  2020-06-10

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  The navigation buttons of the menu are not user-friendly.

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  2023-09-26

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  2023-08-08

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