AOC Q27V4EA - 27 Inch QHD Monitor, 75Hz, 4ms, IPS, Adaptive Sync, Speakers, FlickerFree (2560x1440 @ 75Hz, 250cd/m², HDMI 1.4 x 1, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 ), black

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Although it’s hard to say who started this particular trend, the Gigabyte G27QC was certainly one of the first gaming monitors to marry curved VA panel technology with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The result, when paired with a good selection of ports and an astonishing price tag, is a sensational bit of kit. If you want to get the best from HDR games and videos, then set your sights on higher certifications (600, 800 or 1,000) with local dimming technology – DisplayHDR 400 displays just don’t get bright enough to do HDR justice.

Information about the maximum horizontal viewing angle, within which the image on the screen is of acceptable quality.The storage altitude shows the maximum possible altitude for secure storing of the display. Storing it above this limit may result in damaging the display. This is a 1440p monitor with a VA panel that boasts a 1ms G2G response time, a 240Hz refresh rate and HDR 600 support (complete with rudimentary local dimming). It’s sensationally bright – topping out at just under the stated 600 nits in our tests – and produces an equally impressive contrast ratio. As you’d imagine, gaming on this thing is a delight: 1440p at 240Hz might not always be possible but you’ll consistently benefit from the vivid colours, impressive HDR (for the price) and the aggressive, immersive 1000R curvature. There’s also very little ghosting, something many VA panels struggle with. Information about the minimum amount of time, in which the pixels change from one color to another. Very often the manufacturer provides the response time for transition from grey-to-grey (G2G). It’s not quite the same as poor viewing angles, as colours don’t change when you view the monitor at a narrow angle. What it means is that if you aren’t working with the monitor correctly positioned in front of you, some areas of the panel will appear darker or lighter than others. In other words, you’ll notice it when you walk past or towards the screen, but not when you’re using it, which is what redeems the Q27V4EA. With a two-port USB hub complementing the UltraGear Ergo’s HDMI 2 and DP 1.4 ports, the only thing that would have made this panel any more appealing is USB-C. Given the rest of the specs sheet, however, we’re willing to let it slide.

There’s no doubt that a 1440p monitor is the best choice for most people, whether they intend to work or play on it. WQHD or QHD monitors are getting cheaper by the minute, and if you’re hoping to do some gaming, they – unlike 4K and ultrawide displays – don’t require an extraordinarily powerful GPU to make the most of them. Otherwise, you’re looking for whichever ports you need the most, whether that’s HDMI, DisplayPort or even VGA. You’re more likely to find USB-C ports on monitors built for office work. While there should be a monitor for everyone, it is still nice to learn how TVs could also be an alternative for certain people depending on what they require from a display. TVs these days simply come in 1080p or 4K as these are the most common ones used by film studios when shooting their films, but monitors grant more choices in between as their function is more sophisticated and flexible. AOC Q27V4EA: Should You Grab It? The G7 covers every base, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for total market domination. If you were wondering which 1440p gaming monitor to splash out on, wonder no more. The operating altitude shows the maximum admissible altitude, at which the display will function flawlessly. Above this level it might not operate properly and/or might seize to function.Information about the brightness of the screen. It is measured in candela per square metre (cd/m²).