AOC AGON U27G4R: Groundbreaking Dual-Personality Gaming Display
AOC is breaking new ground with an intriguing new monitor, the AGON Gaming U27G4R, that promises to deliver to you the best of both worlds without your having to switch between two separate screens.
Meet the AGON U27G4R: The Dual-Personality Display
This isn't another gaming monitor. The U27G4R is one of the first to have "dual-frame" technology. What does that get you. It means this single 27-inch screen can cleverly switch its personality. You can enjoy gorgeous 4K resolution, and then, with a seamless switch, switch to a silky-smooth Full HD (FHD) experience.
Let's break down what this chameleon can do:
- Immersive Mode (4K): Watch your preferred open-world game or cinematic experience in beautiful 4K resolution at a very nice 160Hz refresh rate. This maintains smoothness while providing massive detail.
- Competitive Mode (FHD): Require that competitive advantage in games such as CS2, Valorant, or Apex Legends. Switch to 1080p, and the U27G4R brings out an amazing 320Hz refresh rate. Smooth, indeed.
Under the hood, it's rocking a fast IPS panel. That means great color and viewing angles along with a fast 1ms GtG response time to keep ghosting from getting too close. And yes, it has modern essentials such as Adaptive Sync for ghost-free gaming and HDR400 for that certain something in visual fidelity.
César Acosta, Gaming Product Manager at AGON by AOC, put it best:
"We've listened to their needs and created a solution that eliminates the trade-off between resolution and refresh rate."
This monitor truly does seem to be designed with diverse gaming needs in mind.
More Than Just Speed and Resolution
The U27G4R is no one-trick pony. It also boasts excellent color rendering, with 124.7% sRGB color gamut coverage and 95.9% DCI-P3 coverage. Your games won't be smooth; they'll be bright and realistic.
Connectivity is also adequately addressed. You've got two HDMI 2.1 outputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a handy USB 3.1 hub. Getting your peripherals connected should be no issue.
The G4 Family Expands
The U27G4R is not arriving alone. AOC is expanding its G4 line of gaming monitors with three other models, offering varied sizes and high refresh rates (up to 200Hz) to suit varied configurations and budgets.
Pricing Snapshot:
| Monitor Model | Price (UK) |
|---|---|
| AGON U27G4R (Dual-Frame) | £299 |
| CU34G4 (34-inch) | £289 |
| 24G4HA (24-inch) | £134 |
| 27G4HA (27-inch) | £154 |
For gamers who need a budget-friendly monitor that is versatile enough to support a range of different kinds of games without compromising on features, the AOC AGON U27G4R does appear to be an intriguing new player in the market.
