i was looking into these exact monitors for an upgrade and you just happen to drop this video. thank you for the reviews man, straight to the point and easy to understand.
I really like your testing methodology for monitors. Your channel is one of the most qualitative on this subject. Are you planning to make another video ranking 1080p gaming monitors? Keep it up, it's great!
Omg it must be a magic sign. That is kinda how they make screens. They do magic and sit down and pray saying words into the air. Hard science. The screens just appear in storage!😮🎉
If you have the chance (and u care), I'd recommend going into a shop and checking out the picture quality of the monitors. You will be spending some time in front of it and it might be worth getting one that looks good in your eyes while its specs are slightly lower or different from what u expected or compared to others. I think quality is the most important factor.
target marketing! all the small and large programs on your phone, TV and computers track in real time what you are interested in! we have all been watched for a long time and this is not a joke...
My god… I just test the AOC calibrated settings along with your ICC profile, and it's amazing! Recently I tested several ICCs from others respectable reviewing sites, and your ICC is just on point with my unit! The SDR and HDR modes in the white point and gamma along with the sRGB representation looks almost identical! Thank you for giving us the ICCs profiles for free! Instant like and subscribe!
How do you even know the white point and gamma is on point without a colorimeter? Sounds like you went by eye on lagom. Otherwise you would have just made your own with a colorimeter. Dont use other peoples ICC files. Each monitor is unique.
Hey, could you maybe test the Xiaomi G Pro 27i? It is in the same price class as the AOC but has a mini LED IPS panel with 1152 local dimming zones. Maybe this can deliver the best of both worlds for gaming and movie watching?
I actually opened the comment section to ask if this monitor could be tested. I recently bought the G Pro 27i for 360 USD and I am more than happy with my purchase. I use the single monitor mainly for gaming but for content consumption as well. I can confidently say that in its category of 27 inch mini led displays, I don’t think there is a better display in terms of picture quality. It’s amazing! It can get really bright while maintaining the really deep blacks thanks to the huge number of dimming zones. Of course you can expect some blooming, especially when you have the local dimming set to max. It’s a lot better when you switch it to medium or low settings. The earlier monitor I had was an ASUS 1440p VA panel with HDR10, and now that I have this monitor, I can say that everyone saying no other HDR rating is comparable to HDR1000 is 100% right! It’s especially good for playing games like God of War with HDR enabled. Out of the box at least to my eyes the colours are pretty accurate as well. Apart from that since it’s an IPS mini led panel, it’s great for competitive gaming as well, and it does really great on the UFO test as well, thanks to the 180Hz refresh rate. And aside from all of that it’s a good looking monitor on the desk as well, with a clean looking adjustable stand and an RGB LED halo on the back to give a bit of an ambience. I bought this monitor after doing research to buy a new one for 3 months, and I honestly don’t think I could’ve made a better decision, and for the price I couldn’t recommend another monitor. But of course you have to consider there’s a few drawbacks such as there being no in built speakers, and no USB ports, although that has never been an issue for me. If you do plan to buy one though I would recommend that you make sure you’re able to get warranty on it and make sure you can return it for another unit in case of any issues. I’ve read on some Reddit posts that some units have onboard software issues causing colour problems and some settings to not work as intended. And these are things that probably can’t be fixed with an update or anything since it doesn’t have any USB ports. I hope this helps! I would really love to see this channel doing a review on the G Pro 27i
@@ismailhussainrasheed6564 this monitor currently is on sale where I live going for just 300CHF (~350$) and I think that will be my pick, thank you for your insights
@@ismailhussainrasheed6564 Hey man, whats the firmware version of the monitor? I am also eyeing this monitor, as this is the only mini-led monitor available here, priced really good, and other oled monitors are more than 2-3x the price. As I mainly use my PC for work and also gaming, how is text clarity? or how bad is mouse haloing with local dimming on, as toggling that every time I game would be a hassle. Also how is VRR flicker on this? the AOC one has terrible flicker and most recommend not to use VRR unless you are always hitting high FPS.
Va panels from aoc are actually really good, I've been using a 34 inch ultrawide from them and it's held up really well for the last 3 years with zero issues.
@@qkeptzI have 2 aoc 144hz 1440p 27'' va monitors that ive since replaced, they have immense black smearing, and other slow pixel response times, so much that it felt like motion blur when moving the camera in games compared to the samsung g9 (also va panel) that i replaced those 2 with, i still use them though, just not for gaming as the black smearing was really bothering me Thats not to say you should get a g9.. im just making an example here Its worth noting those 2 aoc monitors are from 3-5 years ago, so even if the same model is still being sold, they might have upgraded the va panels inside them by now So i think your mileage is gonna vary a bunch going from monitor to monitor, as the other guy said his aoc va is really good, i assume that means it has no obvious smearing or anything
@@qkeptz Hey, I can share some of my experience of using this model of AOC. If I understand smearing effect wright, it is one of the reasons I sold this monitor after few weeks of using it. Higher fps - less noticable smearing. I played God of War 2018 on rtx 3080, and if fps is lower than 90, smearing is pretty noticable and interrupting. Horror game - "Still wakes the deep" has the same effect. I never turned off "Motion blur" in videogames settings on IPS monitor, until I got this AOC. It helps a bit, but not so much. When playing "The Finals" with 100+ fps - everything is okay, and no noticable smearing. So GPU is a big thing with this monitor on my opinion. Also I can tell that very few reviews mentions that this monitor have very audible coil whine(yes, just like gpus). The sound of it can get softer if set monitor on 120hz or lower, but it wont go away completely. Last reason for me to sell was that I noticed eyes strain with using this monitor, even on srgb color space. Using HDR had made eyes strain thing even worse.
This is a very good review with lots of detail and unbiased opinion. The side by side comparison is a great idea. I am in the market for a similar purchase, so I thank you.
I've been looking at videos of 27" 1440p monitors for the last couple days and decided yesterday to buy this exact Asus monitor. And I subscribed to this channel within a week, which I had forgot lol. I might buy the Acer as it's available on Amazon in my country for 210€ which is 20€ cheaper than the Asus. There was a reddit post of Acer not having good quality on their products so I'll have to look into that one. If anyone has been using either the Asus or Acer monitor would gladly hear your experiences of it. Thank you so much for this review!
Is there any change you'll review Xiaomi g pro 27i ? it's very similar to AOC in that it's a MiniLED monitor with dimming zones, but it's IPS instead of VA. I returned AOC some time ago due to black smearing and some other quirks (like no different settings for different profiles) and I'm curious about your take on the Xiaomi.
Just ordered Acer for 170 on amazon on black friday. Excited to see it in person, thank you for the video! Update: it's awesome, arrived with 0 issues.
@legacy1519 it's a personal preference. Keep in mind that most games run in 60 fps and some in 120 on ps5, so you will never actually use the full 180hz.
You're reviewing the exact monitors a lot of people are laboring over choosing right now with the holidays approaching. I was leaning towards the AOC, but I've got a television for HDR. Going with the Acer for gaming.
Having VA panels isnt an issue for me considering the types of games i play, I play simulator games outdoor games builder games, Nothing really fast 7 days to die being the fastest game. I can honestly say owning Asus Rog 4k Ips panel this AOC va shines more with deeper blacks and just about zero smearing, I do see ghosting at minimum with only flames at night. Other than that for my game play both my monitors are amazing. Great content ❤
Hey, you have the AOC? May I ask some questions? How are the viewing angles? Is it bad or not really too noticable? And if you're scrolling through black websites, does the text smear badly? Thanks!
@Zodfi-vl1oq TBH the viewing angles are typically just like any other VA panel, Not horrible but can look off from the side. But let's be honest if you sitting down playing games why would you want to hang you head at a 90? Text will smear a little when you scroll fast on dark websites, But not so bad it drives you crazy.
@@kurtl3100 Thanks for the response. Sounds pretty good, I also don't really mind the smudging too much, unless it's so bad you can no longer read text when scrolling (some va's have this :P). I might get this on black friday, hoping there's a sale for it. Was there any coil whine from the monitor b.t.w?
@@Zodfi-vl1oq haven't noticed any with my monitor, Each monitor varies some people get a solid unit not a single issue and others not so lucky. TBH keep this monitor in mind and look around for hot deals and use any coupons you get with them, Base your monitor on games you play and future games.
Bought the acer monitor a couple months ago and it’s been good ngl, would for sure recommend it especially at this price point, glad to see a proper review of it finally
What if I don't play competitive multiplayer games? Like ever? Would the IPS panel monitors still be the better choice or should I choose VA for immersive single story games?
When talking about gaming monitor, there is also the fact that you can play games that don't requires very fast response time. If you like games likes Valheim or Baldur's gate 3, having a slower VA panel won't be such an issue. It's really only if you want to be competitive in specific fast paced games.
I got the asus yesterday, pretty happy with it Theres actually 3 other contenders in this price range(at least in my country): Msi 275qf, Acer nitro vg272u And gigabyte gs27qa Decided to go for Asus because there was no info about the others, but they seem pretty solid choices
what u think about the text clarity and color accuracy on it?? I just want to get it for usual and graphic use and a few gaming nut mot mainly for gaming
I’m not an expert on color acc, but I don’t see any weird colors representations while gaming or watching content. Text is good, no blurry text or fuzzy icons
I hate to critique you, but you show three different screen shots of each that make up one single view. The lighting can be different and I'd like to see the same screens shots for a better more accurate idea. You also sorta insult others and how they choose what they did. I've bought a few items reviews raved over that weren't worth keeping. You guys make money on these vids somehow like you can sell the stuff they send you to review without paying any money. The concern was you didn't try to adjust each monitor, and even TVs need calibrating when new..
I have the AOC. In case you didn't know, the AOC panel is a Quantum dot HVA (high VA / fast VA) manufactured by TCL, which has acquired Samsung's VA panel division and technology (those used in the Neo G8 for example) once Samsung decided to replace the new models of the Odyssey line with OLED panels. So the black smearing, is it noticeable? Yes, but very little and only for office tasks. In games it is not noticeable, and I am a casual, non-competitive gamer, the clarity of movement and input lag are more than perfect for my necessities.
That's what I thought, compared to the IPS it doesn't seem that far behind that it'd be that much better to get IPS, unless you mainly play competitive fast paced games.
@@cirillafiona-f2f sorry, I don't play any of these games, so I can't bring to you a opinion. But basically will suffer a little blacks smearing in very dark areas and only specific objects. For example, some grid texture that carries light details on a dark background. Some dark wall that has white writing on it. That kind of thing...
Decent Choice for a Monitor :); you can't find more value than this.........., now-a-days WCG (including color depth), static/native contrast ratio (> 1000:1) and higher frame rates (>75Hz) matters. MSI G274QPF E2 27 Inch WQHD, Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U2724DE, GIGABYTE M27Q & Acer's XZ396QU, Nitro XV275U P3 27 Inch VA WQHD 384 Zone Mini LED Gaming Monitor, values more than this one, & I would highly recommend them :)
Hey! May I ask some questions? I currently have a pretty bad VA panel which I wanna upgrade. Mine has really bad smearing when scrolling through dark websites. Does the AOC also experience this? And how are the viewing angles? Is it bad or not really too noticable?
@Zodfi-vl1oq No smearing on mine and i dont care about view angles since i sit infront of it and its just for my use. So i cant really say. Recommend checking Monitors Unboxed channels review for in depth review.
The AOC looks to be perfect for me since I mostly plays single player games on my ps5 but the problem is...I can't find it available ANYWHERE in my country(malaysia) !!!😢
i have the acer, or... one of those 27inch (Acer 27" Nitro VG270UEbmiipx) with the weird names. when i bought that one few years ago i wanted a 1440p 144hz monitor with nice colors, IPS panel, and good black values, which this ones gave me. i looked for a long time and i was on a budget. i dont regret my purchase
I wish I could find a good quality video that actually shows the dark level smearing of VA panels in a real scenario in gaming rather than just the UFO test. The UFO test is great at showing worst-case, but it also doesn't really tell me how much I would notice smearing in a game. That AOC seems great but this is an area where I have no idea if that smearing would bother me or not.
6:58 for the AOC , why the avarage(6.5ms) and worst (15ms)times are much lower here on this video lower than the ones showed on Hardware unbox channel ( 9.01 and 25.77ms) ? what changes on the testing? does AdaptSync impact anyhting ?! you are now my "go to" channel to look for monitors , along with hardware unbox . amazing content . 3:09 every monitor should have this at the box and always color calibrated.
There is a good reason for That.... The métod used by Monitor Unboxed is too strict, too much actually. They start the medition at 3% of the transition and ended also at 3%... So they cover more of the transition... But there is a problem... This monitor has a backlight That has bright variations, so the sensor captures That info, and That info cause noise errors, so if a good denoising is not doing well enought you get wrong data. On Rtings you can see all the data, and the way That they denoise the data, they said this monitor is 4.5ms avg and the slowest transition at 13ms... Since the MU does not provide all the data, I believe in Rtings (actually they uses 3RGB so more strict That Techless)
Boils down to different testing methodologies essentially. As @eliann124 already said we're all using slightly different tolerances (and different approaches to calculation overshoot), so the results from Monitors Unboxed, Rtings and mine aren't directly comparable.
@@eliann124 NICE answer ! thanks. i will check AOC on the Rtings site, so i can compare more models as well. in my region the closest IPS in price/quality are Asus XG27ACS and Alienware AW2724DM
Do you know the difference between the acer xv271um3 and the xv272uv3? i am considering buying one of the two, also u said the 1u has 450 nits but when i searched about it i found its 250 nits may i know why? i am very confused
I just ordered that Acer monitor. I play CS2, Valorant, watch anime and work in 3D Environment. So the response time and color accuracy is great for me and anime is 16:9 anyway so no annoying black border. Cost me only $160 (13500 INR) (Edit) Arrived today. Display is insane for its price after calibrating. The first thing I noticed is panel black border. They are THICCC.
Thank you ! Mabye a test between "LG(850P/GS85QX)" , "Asus (XG27ACS/AQ)" and "MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2/ 274QRFW" I mean they are all good (..) But who is the "best WQHD Gaming" for round about 300€ ? And by the way "mini led" starts @ 300€ . Iam so confused^^
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the AOC q27f3xmn, but in Spain is like 360€ on sale, when it's not in sale it's like 450€. However, this video made me question if I should get an IPS as I mainly game but I don't play fps, I just do AAA games. Should I get the gigabyte g2724d in that case or stick with the AOC? Any thoughts antibody?
The g2724d doesn't have FreeSync Premium Pro according to AMD Website. This could very well mean that it is not capable of providing Freesync and LFC under HDR. If you are going to use HDR in gaming this might be something you want to check and consider.
@Pupixario now I'm going to get the Xiaomi g pro i27, it is dull array local dimming with more zones than the AOC, it is IPS!!, it has very good colors (close to 100% dcip3) and it has a similar price than the AOC. You can also, at least in Spain, get a student discount if you get it from the official Xiaomi webside
As someone who plays mostly single player games, but still cares about online multiplayer with friends, which is the better choice between the AOC and the Acer?
FINALLY I'm buying a 1440p 240hz monitor as soon as the price is goind to drop around BF/christmas. What do you think of the TUF Gaming VG27AQM1A ? I haven't see any in depth reviews about it and how it would compares to the GIGABYTE M27Q X or the MSI G274QPX. Should it be comparable to the VG27AQ3A, in which case i won't bother looking at.
Interested to hear your thoughts on the Titan Army P2510s, its the first 24" 240hz 1440p, and seems like a pretty good monitor, only issue is its not available in the UK. US and EU it seems to be tho.
VA panels don't have glow issue? VA should have those viewing angle related glow/fading more than IPS. but this AOC one looks so good. the dark-bright contrast might strain the eyes?
I bought that Acer few months ago because it has 8.5 on rtings and its decent monitor but still Mini led is superior are those Mini led postigle on IPS Panel?
Is there any quality 24-27" OLED monitors that are good for 2nd monitor setups? I have 55" OLED TV as my primary, and using a 24" ASUS as 2nd, but looking to upgrade my 2nd monitor.
Test vg271um3, it's same as xv272uv3 in specs and price here in india.. which I bought last month, it's mostly excellent in motion and clarity but at around 40fps and lower it judders horribly.
@@digmousethetired2056 no Lfc kicks in about below 57fps in my monitor... Judder becomes very bad below 40fps.. don't know how to fix or is it even fixable.
@@GameplayUnboxed Bro, you might have to upgrade your pc or purchase a higher spec one as a high refresh rate 1440p monitor such as this is not ideal if you are getting such low fps... You may alternatively settle with a lower resolution 1080p monitor for now, so that you may have higher fps.
@@monotheisticmortal5122 My 2060 super is perfectly capable running games at 50-60fps with dlss balanced/performance at reasonable settings and on top of that I use fsr framegen, so I mostly play 60-100 fps.. It's that I just wanted to know why this monitor judders below 40fps..
Any recommendations on 144hz screens 24inch to 27 inch and mouse . I need this 2 because I had a long distance trip and put my moniter which broke until it arrive and my mouse skates went off from my bag so I just want to buy new moniter and mouse
I bought an ASUS ROG Strix (XG27AQM) 1440p Monitor over a year ago and was wondering if it was still considered a top tier monitor or even ever was considered a top tier monitor
pretty pls make a review on the xiaomi g pro 27i it looks like an amazing mine led monitor for the price like 1152 local dimming zones for around 300 bucks
Is interesting That the AOC monitor has better Pixel in Window That the IPS Acer, VA tech Advanced so much... I imagine That, because Valorant is not a Game with That much black. enjoying it is not That much of a problem for an IPS enjoyer... Probably the same in CS:2 and COD... BTW the AOC monitor is not selled more Just because AOC can not Made more of it... Out Stock is pretty common for That monitor.
Yes, I think that is exactly why many people will buy a monitor or other product. Because in an over saturated market full of buzzwords and bs claims, with it not even always being clear which professional looking reviews can be trusted, many people will be taken in by the marketing and the on site reviews. Not everyone has time to Sith through potentially hours of videos showing real world use cases and benchmarks, before coming to a conclusion. I'm leaning towards blowing a sizeable amount of my time on just that but I certainly resent the perceived need for it and that I can't just reliably find a trustworthy description on Amazon.
What is also frustrating is that local stores who sell monitors have few of them on display and sometimes none of them even turned on. They can set up countless TVs with looping demo reels but you are out of luck if you want to see a PC monitor working before you buy.
OK, so what if I want something that's the best of both worlds between the AOC and the Acer? Not a "jack of all trades" but genuinely a best all-around option?
How about a video regarding 32" monitors for 1440p ? No one does those videos and surely more and more people will look at 32" monitors now that prices are similar to 27" ones. And yes, You need to be sitting around a 100cm from it, but for people who only ocassionally play on PC, but consume video content or console players that is not a problem! Pretty please :D
i was looking into these exact monitors for an upgrade and you just happen to drop this video. thank you for the reviews man, straight to the point and easy to understand.
I really like your testing methodology for monitors. Your channel is one of the most qualitative on this subject.
Are you planning to make another video ranking 1080p gaming monitors? Keep it up, it's great!
Right? This guy is crazy good. Him and Optimum are my favorites when it comes to tech review.
@@madvoador1 I totally agree with you! A combination of minimalist aesthetics and advice based on verifiable facts, it's the perfect combo for me
@@akabob659 Feels like a conversation with a enthusiast. Loads of reliable information but easy to understand, plus their personal opinions!
I literally just had the thought of considering getting a 1440p monitor, and a video comes out about you talking about that exactly!
Omg it must be a magic sign. That is kinda how they make screens. They do magic and sit down and pray saying words into the air. Hard science. The screens just appear in storage!😮🎉
Google has ears everywhere
Same here😂
If you have the chance (and u care), I'd recommend going into a shop and checking out the picture quality of the monitors. You will be spending some time in front of it and it might be worth getting one that looks good in your eyes while its specs are slightly lower or different from what u expected or compared to others. I think quality is the most important factor.
target marketing! all the small and large programs on your phone, TV and computers track in real time what you are interested in! we have all been watched for a long time and this is not a joke...
My god… I just test the AOC calibrated settings along with your ICC profile, and it's amazing! Recently I tested several ICCs from others respectable reviewing sites, and your ICC is just on point with my unit! The SDR and HDR modes in the white point and gamma along with the sRGB representation looks almost identical! Thank you for giving us the ICCs profiles for free! Instant like and subscribe!
How do you even know the white point and gamma is on point without a colorimeter? Sounds like you went by eye on lagom. Otherwise you would have just made your own with a colorimeter. Dont use other peoples ICC files. Each monitor is unique.
Hey, could you maybe test the Xiaomi G Pro 27i? It is in the same price class as the AOC but has a mini LED IPS panel with 1152 local dimming zones. Maybe this can deliver the best of both worlds for gaming and movie watching?
Interesting, I’ll check that monitor out my buddies are too focused on 34” xiaomi ultrawide
I actually opened the comment section to ask if this monitor could be tested. I recently bought the G Pro 27i for 360 USD and I am more than happy with my purchase. I use the single monitor mainly for gaming but for content consumption as well. I can confidently say that in its category of 27 inch mini led displays, I don’t think there is a better display in terms of picture quality. It’s amazing! It can get really bright while maintaining the really deep blacks thanks to the huge number of dimming zones. Of course you can expect some blooming, especially when you have the local dimming set to max. It’s a lot better when you switch it to medium or low settings. The earlier monitor I had was an ASUS 1440p VA panel with HDR10, and now that I have this monitor, I can say that everyone saying no other HDR rating is comparable to HDR1000 is 100% right! It’s especially good for playing games like God of War with HDR enabled. Out of the box at least to my eyes the colours are pretty accurate as well. Apart from that since it’s an IPS mini led panel, it’s great for competitive gaming as well, and it does really great on the UFO test as well, thanks to the 180Hz refresh rate. And aside from all of that it’s a good looking monitor on the desk as well, with a clean looking adjustable stand and an RGB LED halo on the back to give a bit of an ambience. I bought this monitor after doing research to buy a new one for 3 months, and I honestly don’t think I could’ve made a better decision, and for the price I couldn’t recommend another monitor. But of course you have to consider there’s a few drawbacks such as there being no in built speakers, and no USB ports, although that has never been an issue for me. If you do plan to buy one though I would recommend that you make sure you’re able to get warranty on it and make sure you can return it for another unit in case of any issues. I’ve read on some Reddit posts that some units have onboard software issues causing colour problems and some settings to not work as intended. And these are things that probably can’t be fixed with an update or anything since it doesn’t have any USB ports. I hope this helps! I would really love to see this channel doing a review on the G Pro 27i
@@ismailhussainrasheed6564how much hz does it has
@@ismailhussainrasheed6564 this monitor currently is on sale where I live going for just 300CHF (~350$) and I think that will be my pick, thank you for your insights
@@ismailhussainrasheed6564 Hey man, whats the firmware version of the monitor? I am also eyeing this monitor, as this is the only mini-led monitor available here, priced really good, and other oled monitors are more than 2-3x the price.
As I mainly use my PC for work and also gaming, how is text clarity? or how bad is mouse haloing with local dimming on, as toggling that every time I game would be a hassle.
Also how is VRR flicker on this? the AOC one has terrible flicker and most recommend not to use VRR unless you are always hitting high FPS.
the aoc monitor is a god sent gem from the HDR gods
Va panels from aoc are actually really good, I've been using a 34 inch ultrawide from them and it's held up really well for the last 3 years with zero issues.
@@julianmorgan79 what about the smearing is it a big issue?
@@qkeptzI have 2 aoc 144hz 1440p 27'' va monitors that ive since replaced, they have immense black smearing, and other slow pixel response times, so much that it felt like motion blur when moving the camera in games compared to the samsung g9 (also va panel) that i replaced those 2 with, i still use them though, just not for gaming as the black smearing was really bothering me
Thats not to say you should get a g9.. im just making an example here
Its worth noting those 2 aoc monitors are from 3-5 years ago, so even if the same model is still being sold, they might have upgraded the va panels inside them by now
So i think your mileage is gonna vary a bunch going from monitor to monitor, as the other guy said his aoc va is really good, i assume that means it has no obvious smearing or anything
@@TotallyCreativeNameBtw thank you for the response.
@@qkeptz Hey, I can share some of my experience of using this model of AOC. If I understand smearing effect wright, it is one of the reasons I sold this monitor after few weeks of using it. Higher fps - less noticable smearing. I played God of War 2018 on rtx 3080, and if fps is lower than 90, smearing is pretty noticable and interrupting. Horror game - "Still wakes the deep" has the same effect. I never turned off "Motion blur" in videogames settings on IPS monitor, until I got this AOC. It helps a bit, but not so much. When playing "The Finals" with 100+ fps - everything is okay, and no noticable smearing. So GPU is a big thing with this monitor on my opinion.
Also I can tell that very few reviews mentions that this monitor have very audible coil whine(yes, just like gpus). The sound of it can get softer if set monitor on 120hz or lower, but it wont go away completely.
Last reason for me to sell was that I noticed eyes strain with using this monitor, even on srgb color space. Using HDR had made eyes strain thing even worse.
best monitor reviewer out there! the cc profiles you provide alone have improved my current monitors.
This is a very good review with lots of detail and unbiased opinion. The side by side comparison is a great idea. I am in the market for a similar purchase, so I thank you.
I've been looking at videos of 27" 1440p monitors for the last couple days and decided yesterday to buy this exact Asus monitor. And I subscribed to this channel within a week, which I had forgot lol. I might buy the Acer as it's available on Amazon in my country for 210€ which is 20€ cheaper than the Asus. There was a reddit post of Acer not having good quality on their products so I'll have to look into that one. If anyone has been using either the Asus or Acer monitor would gladly hear your experiences of it. Thank you so much for this review!
Is there any change you'll review Xiaomi g pro 27i ? it's very similar to AOC in that it's a MiniLED monitor with dimming zones, but it's IPS instead of VA. I returned AOC some time ago due to black smearing and some other quirks (like no different settings for different profiles) and I'm curious about your take on the Xiaomi.
You mean miniled and it had 1152 dimming zones at same price range of aoc
@@keanelow2370 yes, MiniLED of course
Been looking for a new monitor! Thank you so much :)
You deserve 100k
Just ordered Acer for 170 on amazon on black friday. Excited to see it in person, thank you for the video!
Update: it's awesome, arrived with 0 issues.
Do you think the acer is better for gaming I play on PS5 and just order the nitro 180hz
@legacy1519 it's a personal preference. Keep in mind that most games run in 60 fps and some in 120 on ps5, so you will never actually use the full 180hz.
You're reviewing the exact monitors a lot of people are laboring over choosing right now with the holidays approaching. I was leaning towards the AOC, but I've got a television for HDR. Going with the Acer for gaming.
Having VA panels isnt an issue for me considering the types of games i play, I play simulator games outdoor games builder games, Nothing really fast 7 days to die being the fastest game. I can honestly say owning Asus Rog 4k Ips panel this AOC va shines more with deeper blacks and just about zero smearing, I do see ghosting at minimum with only flames at night. Other than that for my game play both my monitors are amazing. Great content ❤
Hey, you have the AOC? May I ask some questions?
How are the viewing angles? Is it bad or not really too noticable? And if you're scrolling through black websites, does the text smear badly?
Thanks!
@Zodfi-vl1oq TBH the viewing angles are typically just like any other VA panel, Not horrible but can look off from the side. But let's be honest if you sitting down playing games why would you want to hang you head at a 90? Text will smear a little when you scroll fast on dark websites, But not so bad it drives you crazy.
@@kurtl3100 Thanks for the response. Sounds pretty good, I also don't really mind the smudging too much, unless it's so bad you can no longer read text when scrolling (some va's have this :P).
I might get this on black friday, hoping there's a sale for it. Was there any coil whine from the monitor b.t.w?
@@Zodfi-vl1oq haven't noticed any with my monitor, Each monitor varies some people get a solid unit not a single issue and others not so lucky. TBH keep this monitor in mind and look around for hot deals and use any coupons you get with them, Base your monitor on games you play and future games.
Bought the acer monitor a couple months ago and it’s been good ngl, would for sure recommend it especially at this price point, glad to see a proper review of it finally
Good for ps5 or use pc?
there is a new popular mini led monitor, xiaomi g pro 27i. can you test it?
Great Vid! Pleaaase review the Xiaomi G Pro 27i
Great Budget MiniLED HDR
What if I don't play competitive multiplayer games? Like ever? Would the IPS panel monitors still be the better choice or should I choose VA for immersive single story games?
va ofc
When talking about gaming monitor, there is also the fact that you can play games that don't requires very fast response time. If you like games likes Valheim or Baldur's gate 3, having a slower VA panel won't be such an issue. It's really only if you want to be competitive in specific fast paced games.
Can't thank you enough for always including the minimum brightness spec. You're gonna hit 100K in no time.
Sehr gut gemacht. Ich habe vor Jahren einen 1440p-Monitor gekauft und bin begeistert!
i love my 80HE, i hope youre enjoing yours as well, great vid
I got the asus yesterday, pretty happy with it
Theres actually 3 other contenders in this price range(at least in my country):
Msi 275qf,
Acer nitro vg272u
And gigabyte gs27qa
Decided to go for Asus because there was no info about the others, but they seem pretty solid choices
what u think about the text clarity and color accuracy on it??
I just want to get it for usual and graphic use and a few gaming nut mot mainly for gaming
I’m not an expert on color acc, but I don’t see any weird colors representations while gaming or watching content. Text is good, no blurry text or fuzzy icons
@@leogonzalez6287 hey does lower brightness annoy you while gaming ?
I hate to critique you, but you show three different screen shots of each that make up one single view. The lighting can be different and I'd like to see the same screens shots for a better more accurate idea. You also sorta insult others and how they choose what they did. I've bought a few items reviews raved over that weren't worth keeping. You guys make money on these vids somehow like you can sell the stuff they send you to review without paying any money. The concern was you didn't try to adjust each monitor, and even TVs need calibrating when new..
I have the AOC. In case you didn't know, the AOC panel is a Quantum dot HVA (high VA / fast VA) manufactured by TCL, which has acquired Samsung's VA panel division and technology (those used in the Neo G8 for example) once Samsung decided to replace the new models of the Odyssey line with OLED panels.
So the black smearing, is it noticeable? Yes, but very little and only for office tasks. In games it is not noticeable, and I am a casual, non-competitive gamer, the clarity of movement and input lag are more than perfect for my necessities.
That's what I thought, compared to the IPS it doesn't seem that far behind that it'd be that much better to get IPS, unless you mainly play competitive fast paced games.
how about rpg games like witcher 3, rdr2 etc? does black smearing noticeable?
@@cirillafiona-f2f sorry, I don't play any of these games, so I can't bring to you a opinion.
But basically will suffer a little blacks smearing in very dark areas and only specific objects.
For example, some grid texture that carries light details on a dark background. Some dark wall that has white writing on it. That kind of thing...
Great Video. My Next Upgrade after my PC is for sure my Monitor. I really hope OLED will get way brighter in the future.
theyre great now too, but all best on the upgrade
very good review, you should consider doing an review of Xaomi G Pro 27i which has around 1000 dimming zones. greetings from chile
Can you list top 27inch 1440p budget monitors in another video?
Decent Choice for a Monitor :); you can't find more value than this.........., now-a-days WCG (including color depth), static/native contrast ratio (> 1000:1) and higher frame rates (>75Hz) matters. MSI G274QPF E2 27 Inch WQHD, Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U2724DE, GIGABYTE M27Q & Acer's XZ396QU, Nitro XV275U P3 27 Inch VA WQHD 384 Zone Mini LED Gaming Monitor, values more than this one, & I would highly recommend them :)
I have this exact AOC monitor, its great.
Hey! May I ask some questions? I currently have a pretty bad VA panel which I wanna upgrade. Mine has really bad smearing when scrolling through dark websites. Does the AOC also experience this?
And how are the viewing angles? Is it bad or not really too noticable?
@Zodfi-vl1oq No smearing on mine and i dont care about view angles since i sit infront of it and its just for my use. So i cant really say. Recommend checking Monitors Unboxed channels review for in depth review.
The AOC looks to be perfect for me since I mostly plays single player games on my ps5 but the problem is...I can't find it available ANYWHERE in my country(malaysia) !!!😢
Whatever you buy, make sure it's HDMI 2.1 because VRR requires 2.1. But 2.1 monitors are expensive.
i have the acer, or... one of those 27inch (Acer 27" Nitro VG270UEbmiipx) with the weird names. when i bought that one few years ago i wanted a 1440p 144hz monitor with nice colors, IPS panel, and good black values, which this ones gave me. i looked for a long time and i was on a budget. i dont regret my purchase
i have the acer too, and i love it. its my primary gaming monitor now
I recommend Lenovo R27q-30, pretty good 1440p monitor for a really good price. I would love to see test in your channel about that monitor.
I use the acer one. And it's very good in color reproduction and it supports 10 bits if you can sacrifice 60fps from 180 .
Great video, wir sehen uns beim nächsten. ;)
I wish I could find a good quality video that actually shows the dark level smearing of VA panels in a real scenario in gaming rather than just the UFO test. The UFO test is great at showing worst-case, but it also doesn't really tell me how much I would notice smearing in a game. That AOC seems great but this is an area where I have no idea if that smearing would bother me or not.
6:58 for the AOC , why the avarage(6.5ms) and worst (15ms)times are much lower here on this video lower than the ones showed on Hardware unbox channel ( 9.01 and 25.77ms) ? what changes on the testing? does AdaptSync impact anyhting ?!
you are now my "go to" channel to look for monitors , along with hardware unbox . amazing content . 3:09 every monitor should have this at the box and always color calibrated.
There is a good reason for That.... The métod used by Monitor Unboxed is too strict, too much actually. They start the medition at 3% of the transition and ended also at 3%... So they cover more of the transition... But there is a problem... This monitor has a backlight That has bright variations, so the sensor captures That info, and That info cause noise errors, so if a good denoising is not doing well enought you get wrong data. On Rtings you can see all the data, and the way That they denoise the data, they said this monitor is 4.5ms avg and the slowest transition at 13ms... Since the MU does not provide all the data, I believe in Rtings (actually they uses 3RGB so more strict That Techless)
Boils down to different testing methodologies essentially. As @eliann124 already said we're all using slightly different tolerances (and different approaches to calculation overshoot), so the results from Monitors Unboxed, Rtings and mine aren't directly comparable.
@@eliann124 NICE answer ! thanks. i will check AOC on the Rtings site, so i can compare more models as well. in my region the closest IPS in price/quality are
Asus XG27ACS and Alienware AW2724DM
watching this video on the AOC in the video rn LMAO
4 years ago I got myself the Dell S21DGFA 1440p 165hz. It was and is still one of the best gaming monitors
I have the same monitor also! No dead pixels and going strong!
S2721DGF
Your studio image is so crisp. What camera and lens are you using?
Thanks! Fuji XT3 and Viltrox 23mm 1.4
@@techlessYT ah, nice! I have a XT-4 myself. Great cameras.
Do you know the difference between the acer xv271um3 and the xv272uv3? i am considering buying one of the two, also u said the 1u has 450 nits but when i searched about it i found its 250 nits may i know why? i am very confused
same here, do you happen to have found why the nit discrepancy?
I just ordered that Acer monitor. I play CS2, Valorant, watch anime and work in 3D Environment. So the response time and color accuracy is great for me and anime is 16:9 anyway so no annoying black border. Cost me only $160 (13500 INR)
(Edit) Arrived today. Display is insane for its price after calibrating. The first thing I noticed is panel black border. They are THICCC.
ITS 15900
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Thank you !
Mabye a test between "LG(850P/GS85QX)" , "Asus (XG27ACS/AQ)" and "MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2/ 274QRFW"
I mean they are all good (..) But who is the "best WQHD Gaming" for round about 300€ ?
And by the way "mini led" starts @ 300€ . Iam so confused^^
There's a new LG GS75Q-B more cheaper.
@@mariop8101 but also better?
take a look at xiaomi g pro 27. yes, it some chinese brand that not really good represented in US, but for the price of +-350 usd, this one very good.
I bought KTC H27T22 and it's best 160$ I've ever spent on any tech so far. The quality of this thing completely blows me away for it's price.
I am watching this one at aliexpress, but there is no way to know if it’s AOU panel or Innolux
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the AOC q27f3xmn, but in Spain is like 360€ on sale, when it's not in sale it's like 450€.
However, this video made me question if I should get an IPS as I mainly game but I don't play fps, I just do AAA games. Should I get the gigabyte g2724d in that case or stick with the AOC? Any thoughts antibody?
The g2724d doesn't have FreeSync Premium Pro according to AMD Website. This could very well mean that it is not capable of providing Freesync and LFC under HDR.
If you are going to use HDR in gaming this might be something you want to check and consider.
@Pupixario now I'm going to get the Xiaomi g pro i27, it is dull array local dimming with more zones than the AOC, it is IPS!!, it has very good colors (close to 100% dcip3) and it has a similar price than the AOC. You can also, at least in Spain, get a student discount if you get it from the official Xiaomi webside
About to get my Acer XV271U soon for Christmas 😂😂😂
As someone who plays mostly single player games, but still cares about online multiplayer with friends, which is the better choice between the AOC and the Acer?
please do an updated vid for 24 inch budget monitors
Thanks for video.
Any recommendations for alternatives to the Q27G3XMN but in a curved model?
FINALLY
I'm buying a 1440p 240hz monitor as soon as the price is goind to drop around BF/christmas.
What do you think of the TUF Gaming VG27AQM1A ? I haven't see any in depth reviews about it and how it would compares to the GIGABYTE M27Q X or the MSI G274QPX. Should it be comparable to the VG27AQ3A, in which case i won't bother looking at.
Is the ktc h24t09p still a good monitor?
What about the faster Over driver mode on the Acer? is it okay to use or does it make the monitor look worst?
Bester Mann! Als ich am Ende das gehört hab 😂 👍🏼
Interested to hear your thoughts on the Titan Army P2510s, its the first 24" 240hz 1440p, and seems like a pretty good monitor, only issue is its not available in the UK. US and EU it seems to be tho.
Welchen Monitor von diesen 3 würdest du empfehlen. Könnte alle zwischen 200-250€ holen. alienware aw2723df, Samsung Odyssee g7 oder asus rog pg279qm
I play online fps high sens ps5 and I order the acer 180hz switching from a 75hz, worth it or get the AOC
VA panels don't have glow issue? VA should have those viewing angle related glow/fading more than IPS. but this AOC one looks so good. the dark-bright contrast might strain the eyes?
Should i buy the aoc q27g3xmn or Alienware aw2723df ? Its for Gaming and watching twitch and youtube
Hey, i was considering a ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO-3 to buy as its the only one available in my country is it any good ?
I bought that Acer few months ago because it has 8.5 on rtings and its decent monitor but still Mini led is superior are those Mini led postigle on IPS Panel?
what you think about Xiaomi G Pro 27i?
Would love to know what you would recommend or think is the best 1440p OLED gaming monitor
Is there any quality 24-27" OLED monitors that are good for 2nd monitor setups? I have 55" OLED TV as my primary, and using a 24" ASUS as 2nd, but looking to upgrade my 2nd monitor.
@techless are any of those better than Asus XG27ACS you reviewed 2 months ago?
The AOC is better but only in HDR content
@@Kumoiwa Thanks
Could you please give the best settings for the AOC CQ27G3Z?
Test vg271um3, it's same as xv272uv3 in specs and price here in india.. which I bought last month, it's mostly excellent in motion and clarity but at around 40fps and lower it judders horribly.
40Hz is usually the lowest edge of most Freesync monitor's VRR range, so that's just what happens when VRR disengages.
@@digmousethetired2056 no Lfc kicks in about below 57fps in my monitor... Judder becomes very bad below 40fps.. don't know how to fix or is it even fixable.
@@GameplayUnboxed Bro, you might have to upgrade your pc or purchase a higher spec one as a high refresh rate 1440p monitor such as this is not ideal if you are getting such low fps... You may alternatively settle with a lower resolution 1080p monitor for now, so that you may have higher fps.
@@monotheisticmortal5122 My 2060 super is perfectly capable running games at 50-60fps with dlss balanced/performance at reasonable settings and on top of that I use fsr framegen, so I mostly play 60-100 fps.. It's that I just wanted to know why this monitor judders below 40fps..
which games you play ? also they at highest graphics settings ?
Bro how do you drop this when I already bought the monitor mannn…I was waiting for your review on the AOC
Any recommendations on 144hz screens 24inch to 27 inch and mouse . I need this 2 because I had a long distance trip and put my moniter which broke until it arrive and my mouse skates went off from my bag so I just want to buy new moniter and mouse
I bought an ASUS ROG Strix (XG27AQM) 1440p Monitor over a year ago and was wondering if it was still considered a top tier monitor or even ever was considered a top tier monitor
Is the Xiaomi mini led better than those?
i have that acer monitor for a year now and works great for me
What's do unrecomment the M27Q X or the acer?
Is the aoc g sync compatible?
was the AOC monitor you reviewed Mini LED
thanks
pretty pls make a review on the xiaomi g pro 27i it looks like an amazing mine led monitor for the price
like 1152 local dimming zones for around 300 bucks
how does the msi 274qrf e2 compare to these monitors?
Is interesting That the AOC monitor has better Pixel in Window That the IPS Acer, VA tech Advanced so much... I imagine That, because Valorant is not a Game with That much black. enjoying it is not That much of a problem for an IPS enjoyer... Probably the same in CS:2 and COD...
BTW the AOC monitor is not selled more Just because AOC can not Made more of it... Out Stock is pretty common for That monitor.
what do you think about the KTC h27s17
Anyone use the AOC Q27G3XMN with macOS? How is the text clarity at 1440p or do you use 1080p? Thanks!
Great Video, Thank you, Will your Acer Colour ICC Profile be ok to use on an ACER Nitro VG271UM3bmiipx Quad HD 27" IPS LCD Gaming Monitor?
How do these compare to the qpf-qd?
what about VRR flicker with the AOC VA??
I notoce a little in sun wukong it doesn't bother me it's not terrible in most games you won't see it sun wukong is the only game I see it
Looks like AOC just launched natural G3XMN successor - Q27G4XM.
Thank you for the video, super helpful as always. :)
Do you think it would be possible to review the Asus ROG XG259CM? 🤤😬
Yes, I think that is exactly why many people will buy a monitor or other product. Because in an over saturated market full of buzzwords and bs claims, with it not even always being clear which professional looking reviews can be trusted, many people will be taken in by the marketing and the on site reviews. Not everyone has time to Sith through potentially hours of videos showing real world use cases and benchmarks, before coming to a conclusion. I'm leaning towards blowing a sizeable amount of my time on just that but I certainly resent the perceived need for it and that I can't just reliably find a trustworthy description on Amazon.
What is also frustrating is that local stores who sell monitors have few of them on display and sometimes none of them even turned on. They can set up countless TVs with looping demo reels but you are out of luck if you want to see a PC monitor working before you buy.
What is the peak brightness of the AOC ?
around 1000 nits
@@Koeras16 thank you !
IS Acer Nitro Xv272U V3 27 IS SAME MODEL IN INDIA
I use monitors at 125 nits brightness, in this case, does having a high nits monitor provide me with an advantage?
I never use HDR.
Hi, What is the firmware version used in the VG27AQ3A?
OK, so what if I want something that's the best of both worlds between the AOC and the Acer? Not a "jack of all trades" but genuinely a best all-around option?
I’m trying to know too, have you reached a conclusion?
Xiaomi monitor G Pro 27i also,like 320-350 eur
What budget 1440p gaming monitor do you recommend?🤔
I would love to see a review of the G Pro 27i by Xiaomi
Is the acer good for ps5 gaming?
could you show the elmb mode for the blur busters test for the asus
Hey,
It is msi g255f good? For valorant.
How about a video regarding 32" monitors for 1440p ? No one does those videos and surely more and more people will look at 32" monitors now that prices are similar to 27" ones. And yes, You need to be sitting around a 100cm from it, but for people who only ocassionally play on PC, but consume video content or console players that is not a problem! Pretty please :D
Hi guys do u think the AOC CQ27G4 is good?
yay im glad i got the acer monitor. but i got the HDR 400 one