Striking the perfect balance between resolution, refresh rate, and price is a tricky one. You can usually pick two for a gaming monitor and throw the third away. Somehow, AOC has managed to complete the trifecta by discounting its Gaming Q27G2E display to new lows.
Shoppers in the UK can treat themselves to 32% off as the 27in Q27G2E falls to £149. This is the cheapest it’s ever been, undercutting its last great deal during Black Friday 2023. Usually, the gaming monitor would set you back around £180, but this is one of those rare instances when it’s below £150. The same model is €199.85 in Italy with a small discount, but otherwise exclusive to Blighty.
AOC Gaming Q27G2E
“Unleash your potential with AOC Q27G2E, a 27in VA panel with QHD resolution, 155Hz refresh rate, 1ms response times, ShadowControl and a super contrast ratio of 3000:1.”
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What makes this deal so remarkable is that you get specs on par with the best gaming monitor for such a low price. At 2560×1440 resolution, it’s a noticeable jump above your standard HD, bringing clarity to the worlds around you. Paired with a default 144Hz refresh rate that you can overclock to 155Hz at the click of a button, and visuals are as smooth as butter.
There are faster monitors on the market, but they often cost upwards of a grand. In those instances, it’s diminishing returns. 1ms MPRT (moving picture response time) keeps it as close to the upper echelon as possible without coming close to the obscene pricing of flagship devices. AMD FreeSync Premium even keeps your image from tearing, so you don’t miss a beat.
Immersion is the word of the day, as its VA panel offers deep blacks and high contrast ratios. AOC bulks this up with a Shadow Control feature that allows you to adjust specific areas to make them dimmer or brighter without affecting the rest of the screen.
I might even grab Q27G2E myself, as it looks perfect for a portrait addition to my setup. Even as a secondary monitor, it’s the perfect price while it lasts. It’s a limited-time deal, though, so don’t hang around.
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