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AOC CQ27G1 Review

True Score

76
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Mixed Reviews
78
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Experts

93
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Consumers

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The AOC CQ271G had product testers pretty satisfied with how its 144Hz refresh rate kept screen tearing at bay and how its high contrast ratio ensured visibility in a dark setting. They were, however, not too happy with its narrow viewing angles and lack of support for HDR content – issues that the Acer Predator XB273U addresses very well.

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our Verdict

The AOC CQ27G1 had expert testers happy about how well it handled transitions during their experiments, courtesy of its 144Hz refresh rate. Reviewers from Rtings did not encounter any screen tearing during their tests, and although its 27-inch screen does not provide as much real estate as the HP 34, they still felt it would be good enough for casual gaming. They also agreed that its 1440p screen resolution was okay for light photo editing and were impressed with its excellent SDR color gamut. They established that it had 95.1% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. Its high contrast ratio left the team at Display Ninja pretty satisfied. During their tests, they observed that it delivered deep black levels which were great for dark room viewing.

Unfortunately, the AOC CQ27G1 didn’t score full points due to narrow viewing angles and a lack of support for HDR content. Product testers found that images significantly deteriorated from the side and were also distraught that they could not enjoy the vividness that comes from viewing HDR content.

True Score

76

Reasons to Buy

  • High native contrast ratio
  • Great color accuracy
  • Good ergonomics
  • Narrow top and side bezels
  • Good reflection handling

Reasons to Avoid

  • Narrow viewing angles
  • No support for HDR content
  • Low peak brightness levels

Specifications

  • Display Type
    VA
  • HDMI Inputs
    2
  • HDR Format
    Yes
  • Max Resolution
    2560 x 1440
  • Panel Type
    VA
  • Refresh Rate
    144 Hz
  • Response Time
    8 ms
  • Screen size
    27 inches
  • Sync Technology
    AMD FreeSync

Overview

The AOC CQ27G1 is a 1440p curved-screen computer display released in 2019 as an entry-level gaming monitor. It has a high native contrast ratio like most top-tier computer monitors for comfortable dark room viewing and it looks like a  premium gaming monitor because of its narrow top and side borders. This design makes it ideal for setting up a multi-monitor display. It’s got a decent 144Hz refresh rate, just like the AOC 24G2, and it also handles reflections pretty well. Ergonomics are good enough for stress-free adjustments, and its color accuracy is also quite good out of the box thanks to a Delta E rating of 2.29.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

78

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

93

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

76

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    70
    Decent monitor for mixed usage. Gamers will love the incredibly low input lag and great… read more
  • Display Ninja
    F

    Trust Score

    86
    The AOC CQ27G1 is an affordable 27″ 1440p 144Hz gaming monitor that offers an immersive… read more

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