AOC has introduced its new Agon-series 27-inch gaming display featuring a variable refresh rate of up to 165 Hz enabled by AMD’s FreeSync 2 technology. Like all Agon monitors, the AG273QX is aimed at demanding gamers and supports a multitude of features for the target audience, including special gaming modes, RGB lighting on the back, as well as G-Menu software for adjustments.

The AOG Agon AG273QX display uses an 8-bit 27-inch VA panel featuring a 2560×1440 resolution, 400 nits peak brightness, a 3000:1 static contrast ratio, a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, a 1 ms MPRT response time, and 178°/178° viewing angles. Being an AMD FreeSync 2-certified monitor, the AG273QX fully supports a variable refresh rate (presumably with a 48 Hz to 165 Hz), direct-to-display tonemapping, low framerate compensation (LFC) mode, and can hit 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The LCD also meets DisplayHDR 400 requirements with an HDR brightness of 400 nits and supports at least HDR10 transport. Unfortunately, AOC does not disclose how many backlighting zones its new monitor has.

When it comes to connectivity, the Agon AG273QX has a D-Sub, two DisplayPort 1.2, one miniDisplayPort, and two HDMI 2.0 connector. In addition, it has a quad-port USB 3.0 hub, and a headphone output, which is common for gaming displays these days. As an added bonus, the monitor has two 5 W speakers.

Since the product is designed primarily for gamers, the Agon AG273QX not only features a stand that can adjust height, tilt, swivel, and even pivot, but also a handle for easy carrying. Meanwhile, it also supports three pre-configured game modes (FPS, RTS, Racing) as well as three customizable game modes. Last but not least, it also comes with G-Menu software to make adjustments without using the OSD buttons.

AOC will start sales of its Agon AG273QX in November. In the UK the product will cost £439, so expect its MSRP in the US to be around $499.

The AOC Agon AG273QX General Specifications Panel 27" VA Native Resolution 2560 × 1440 Maximum Refresh Rate 165 Hz Response Time 1 ms MPRT Brightness 400 cd/m² (peak) Contrast 3000:1 Backlighting LED Viewing Angles 178°/178° horizontal/vertical Curvature - Aspect Ratio 16:9 Color Gamut 122% sRGB/BT.709

99% AdobeRGB

90% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR Tier 400 Dynamic Refresh Rate Tech AMD FreeSync 2 Pixel Pitch 0.2331 mm² Pixel Density 108 PPI Inputs 2 × DisplayPort 1.2

1 × Mini DisplayPort 1.2

1 × D-Sub

2 × HDMI 2.0 Audio 3.5 mm input and output USB Hub 4 × USB 3.0 Type-A connectors

2 × USB 3.0 Type-B input Stand Pivot: +

Swivel: -3-/30 °

Tilt: 3.5/21.5 °

Height: 110mm

VESA: 75x75 MSRP EU: ?

UK: £439

US: ~$499 (not confirmed)

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Source: AOC