5 best AOC monitors
Currently, we are surrounded by a huge number of screens of various stripes. We look at a smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, advertising board. It seems, wherever you look, they are everywhere. And since it happened so, I would like to see high-quality screens around. In some situations, there is little choice, but when assembling a stationary PC or expanding the virtual workspace of a laptop, you can choose the monitor that best suits your needs.
There are a lot of manufacturers worth attention, but in this review we will focus on the products of the Taiwanese manufacturer AOC. This company has been manufacturing displays since 1967. The only thing that you will not find in the product line of the manufacturer is expensive professional monitors with perfect color reproduction and wide possibilities for image calibration. Otherwise, there is nothing to complain about, there are models for every taste and wallet: devices with the simplest design, low resolution and minimal cost, balanced screens of different diagonal and uncompromising gaming solutions for avid gamers.
The cost is noticeably lower than that of more popular competitors like Samsung, ASUS, etc., but you shouldn't worry about the quality - the picture is good on all models without exception, and the official warranty period is 3 years, which is very worthy. Enough praise, though. Let's move on to a roundup of the 5 best AOC monitors.
TOP 5 best monitors of the AOC brand
5 AOC E2280SWN
Let's open the top 5 AOC monitors with a very affordable model. This budget employee has a simple design, rather thick frames and an almost unregulated stand, but the characteristics make it possible to recommend it for purchase. For 5.5 thousand rubles, the buyer gets a 21.5-inch monitor with FullHD resolution. Yes, the TN matrix, which is why the viewing angles are mediocre (90 and 60 degrees - horizontally and vertically, respectively). Yes, the brightness is only 200 cd / m2. But this resolution, coupled with Flicker-Free technology, which reduces display flicker and eye strain, is a great deal for so little money.
Of the related parameters, it is worth noting the presence of a Vesa wall mount (100 × 100 mm) and stereo speakers. The latter play average, but as a substitute for unpretentious computer "beepers" are quite suitable. Of the minuses, users note the presence of only one video input - VGA. You may have to tinker with adapters.
4 AOC I2281FWH
The cheapest models are not always the most popular. Proof of this is the I2281FWH model. Appearance is radically different from the previous participant in the review. The thinnest bezels around the screen, stylish asymmetrical kickstand, glossy back cover. Of course, you can find fault with all this. The footrest, for example, allows you to adjust the angle of the screen in a very small range, the gloss will quickly become covered with dust, and the outputs of the connectors are directed backwards, which kills any hope of hiding the wires from the eyes. But, given the characteristics and low cost, all these points can be called nit-picking.
Matrix TFT AH-IPS with a diagonal of 21.5 'and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The viewing angles are close to the maximum - 178 degrees vertically and horizontally. The contrast and brightness are significantly higher than that of the previous participant - this is enough for most users. Although, judging by the reviews, there are dissatisfied. There are two video inputs: HDMI and VGA. There is also a 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting headphones.
3 AOC I2490PXQU / BT
The top three starts with a monitor that can be safely recommended to most buyers. Due to the optimal ratio of price and parameters, it is suitable for office workers, movie fans, gamers, and people working with graphics. The design is stylish, modern. The aluminum footrest matches well with the bezel-less display. The stand, by the way, is excellent - with the ability to adjust the height, angle of inclination and rotation. There is also a hole in it for neat cable management.
The 23.8-inch display is made using TFT-IPS technology and covers 100% of the sRGB color space, which means it is perfect for working with photos, graphics, and video. The resolution is not a record - FullHD, but no noticeable "grain" of pixels is visible, it is comfortable to work. In addition, the backlight is made using Flicker-Free technology, there is a function of reducing the blue color. Pleases the number of ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA. There is also a splitter for 4 USB Type A (3.0), USB Type B and a headphone output - you no longer need to reach for the system unit.
2 AOC AGON AG271QX
As the diagonal of the display grows, so does the degree of "coolness" of the monitor. The gaming model AGON AG271QX will completely satisfy even the most sophisticated gamer. The massive 27-inch display on the front looks rather restrained. Only the red AGON logo and the sharp edges of the massive stand reveal its gaming focus. The latter has the maximum functionality: you can adjust the height, rotation, tilt angle, and even switch the monitor to portrait mode. At the back, the designers have added a bright red decorative insert. But the number of connectors is much more surprising. On the right side there are outputs for headphones, a microphone and a pair of USB 3.0, one of which (yellow) is intended for charging gadgets. There is also such a nice detail as the retractable headphone mount. Below we have 5 (!) Video inputs: DVI-D, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA. All cables can be hidden in a special channel in the leg. But the power supply unit is unlikely to be hidden - it is huge!
Display 27-inch, resolution 2560x1440 pixels. Matrix TN, and therefore hope for the perfect quality of color reproduction is not worth it. Viewing angles are about 160-170 degrees, which is quite enough. But the speed is ideal: the response speed (GTG) is only 1 ms, the refresh rate is 144 Hz. Even the most dynamic shooters are very comfortable to play. Among other things, the menu contains 8 picture presets, which can be switched using an external control panel.
1 AOC AGON AG352QCX
We conclude our AOC product review with the largest monitor in the range. The diagonal of this monster is nearly 35 inches. It is unlikely that it will be comfortable to work for such a person, but it is a pleasure to do graphics, play and watch films. Comfortable viewing of movies provides not quite the usual aspect ratio of 21: 9 - with this format there will be no black bars at the top and bottom. Gamers will love the very high refresh rate of 200Hz. True, the response speed of 4ms is not the best indicator. Also, a little curvature should be attributed to the chips, thanks to which you better immerse yourself in what is happening on the screen.
The design is partially similar to that of the previous participant, but the colors are slightly more restrained, the materials and the shape of the footrest are the same. But the set of ports and the way of laying them are the same - everything is as versatile and convenient as possible. It is worth noting the presence of two 5W speakers. The quality is mediocre, but in the absence of speakers or headphones it will help out. Also, the model can be used in tandem with game consoles.
