AOC Q27G4Z: High-Speed Gaming and Smart Productivity Combined
AOC is entering into the fray with a new monitor, the Q27G4Z. It seems to be trying to be a great solution for both gamers and people who do have to do work on their computers. It possesses some quick specs that gamers love, but throws in a smart trick for productivity.
Sharp Visuals Without Breaking Your PC
In its core, this monitor uses a 27-inch Fast IPS panel. AOC opted for a 1440p (QHD) resolution. That's generally assumed to be a fine middle path – it's certainly an upgrade in sharpness from standard Full HD (1080p) but doesn't necessitate the outrageous graphics heft that 4K normally demands. It usually means that you can enjoy those fine details without giving up on high frame rates in games.
Built for Speed
Speaking of frame rates, the Q27G4Z doesn't let us down. It runs natively at a smooth as silk 240Hz. Want to stress it even more? You can overclock the panel to provide as much as 260Hz for absolutely silky motion. Be cautioned, however, you'll need to use a DisplayPort 1.4 connection to hit that overclocked rate; HDMI 2.0 is capped at 144Hz on this display. To define against motion blur, AOC specifies quick response times: 1ms Grey-to-Grey (GtG) and even faster 0.3ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT).
The Color and Brightness
Looks matter too. The Q27G4Z aims for good color accuracy with 99% coverage of the sRGB color space and a Delta E value promised to be under 2 (which means colors should look pretty true to life). When it comes to brightness, expect around 350 nits for regular content and up to 450 nits when viewing HDR material.
The Productivity Twist: Pivot Power
This is where it gets interesting beyond gaming. The stand included is not just average; it includes height adjustment, tilt, and rotation. Most importantly, it includes a pivot mode. This means you can rotate the entire monitor 90 degrees into portrait mode. If you code extensively, write, or read through lengthy documents, this vertical display can be a complete productivity game-changer, reducing constant scrolling.
If your preferred mounting solution is not provided, there are also options with standard VESA 100x100mm mounting holes to utilize with wall mounts or monitor arms.
Availability and Price
So far, the AOC Q27G4Z has been spotted in China at a retail price of around $180 USD. We haven't seen any information as to its pricing yet, or how soon it will be released globally, so we will just have to keep our eyes peeled.
