Recently, the UK branch of the Taiwanese company AOC, a subsidiary of the Chinese TPV Technology Group, released a new gaming monitor called the U27G4R. Moreover, this dual-Hz model features a new design.
The new U27G4R features a Fast IPS panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a maximum refresh rate of 160 Hz, but can also switch to Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and up to 320 Hz.
In addition to a 1 ms response time (gray to gray), the specs list 124.7 percent sRGB, 95.9 percent DCI-P3, 93.4 percent Adobe RGB, 400 cd/m² brightness, 8-bit color depth, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Furthermore, the DisplayHDR 400-certified new model features Adaptive Sync to combat tearing and an alternative mode to combat blurring in moving images.
Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes, a black stabilizer, and an overlay fps display are also included. Modern gaming consoles support 4K120 resolution. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB 3.1 hub, and a headphone jack.
The ergonomics of the monitor are impressive, offering features such as tilt, rotation, height adjustment (130 mm), pivot, VESA mounting (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-free backlighting. Meanwhile, the EU energy label classifies the AOC U27G4R, with its power consumption of 25 watts (SDR) or 50 watts (HDR), in the EU energy efficiency class F (on a scale from A to G).
AOC U27G4R Price and Availability
The AOC U27G4R is listed by Amazon.co.uk online shop as in stock or available for immediate delivery at £299.99. The manufacturer offers a three-year warranty on the product.
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Specifications
- Display: 27-inch Fast IPS panel, 3H hardness, Antiglare
- Resolution: 3840×2160 / 1920×1080 Dual Hz
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Refresh rate: UHD@160Hz / FHD@320Hz
- Response time: 1ms (GtG)
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Viewing angle: 178/178
- Display colors: 16.7M (8bits)
- Brightness: 400 cd/m2
- Color space: 124.7% (sRGB) / 95.9% (DCI-P3) / 93.4% (Adobe RGB)
- Features: Adaptive sync, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400, Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, PiP+PbP, 3 sides frameless, Kensington lock, Gaming modes (RTS, FPS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, Off), Low Input Lag, Game Color, Shadow Control, Motion Blur Reduction, Crosshair/Dial point, Frame counter, Console mode, Quick switch,
- VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
- Stand: Tilt (3.5° ±1.5° ~ 21.5° ±1.5°), Height adj. (130mm), Swivel (-30°±2°~+30±2°), Pivot (90° ±2° ~ 90° ±2°)
- Ports: HDMI 2.1 ×2, DisplayPort 1.4 ×1, x4 USB 3.1 (Gen 1), x1 audio out
- Dimensions: 613.9 × 516.0~386.0 × 227.6 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 6.35 kg (with stand)
