...FreeSync support at up to 144Hz, and the AD27QD will also let you dip your toe into HDR waters.

Aorus's first foray into gaming monitors can be applauded for trying to do something different. Showing a good understanding of its target audience, the AD27QD is ultimately a great place to game, with a handful of value adds that help enhance the overall experience.

A QHD resolution is a fine fit for a 27in screen size, the use of an IPS panel ensures excellent colours and ultra-wide viewing angles, there's FreeSync support at up to 144Hz, and the AD27QD will also let you dip your toe into HDR waters.

The feature set is befitting the £535 price tag, and the icing on the cake is that Nvidia users can now tap into the panel's adaptive synchronisation capabilities using either a GeForce GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series graphics card. The monitor's styling is up for debate, and the RGB lighting adds nothing of meaning, but from a usability perspective, our only genuine complaint is that HDR support is basic at best.

Bottom line: in the market for a gaming monitor with plenty of bells and whistles? The Aorus AD27QD absolutely deserves to be on your shortlist.

The Good The Bad QHD resolution and 144Hz FreeSync

Works well with G-Sync

Bright IPS panel with good colour coverage

Excellent out-the-box accuracy

Great viewing angles and versatile stand

Sidekick software has some good ideas Contrast could be better

HDR support is basic



Aorus AD27QD

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