AOC AGON AG273QCX Review: A 1440p 144Hz FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor

Affordable, FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayHDR 400, 1ms MPRT, 27″ 1440p 144Hz curved gaming monitor AOC AGON AG273QCX!

With a resolution of 1440p and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, this monitor is designed to satisfy the needs of casual and competitive gamers alike, in addition to FreeSync Premium Pro technology. This review will focus on the design, image quality, performance, connectivity, and overall value of the AOC AGON AG273QCX.

AOC AGON AG273QCX Gaming Monitor Specifications

Orderly Edges Of Budget Gaming

The AOC AGON AG273QCX was originally around $500 but can now be found for approximately $300, a steal for gamers wanting a top-performance display for less than $500. The monitor has features normally seen in higher-end displays— 2560×1440 resolution, a speedy 144Hz refresh rate, and a low 1ms MPRT response time. They also include FreeSync Premium Pro and DisplayHDR 400 support to improve your gaming and multimedia experience.

Price And Value

Such an outstanding performance-to-cost ratio from the AOC AGON AG273QCX for $300 or so. The mix of good design with solid performance and plenty of features makes it a great treat for gamers who don’t want to bust the bank. There are some issues— moderate ghosting in fast-paced games, for example— but you get an impressive feature set for your money.

Design And Build Quality

AOC AGON AG273QCX has an elegant modern design with an 1800R curved screen for an enhanced viewing experience. The 27-inch format is a good compromise between screen real estate and desk space. The anti-glare matte finish reduces reflections and distractions, allowing you to concentrate on the action.

Ergonomics

This 27-inch UHD unit is available with an ergonomic stand that provides 110mm of height adjustment, ±30° swivel, and -4° to 22° tilt. Users also have the added convenience of finding the most comfortable viewing angle as the horizontal screen rotates on a metal base. The monitor is also VESA mount compatible so you can mount it on a wall or a stand.

Its features include a headset hanger, a carrying handle, and a nice touch of RGB lighting on the back of the monitor to spice up your setup. But it’s missing a pivot or rotate function, which might be a drawback for users who may prefer portrait if they’re tackling certain tasks.

Connectivity

Another area where the AOC AGON AG273QCX truly shines is connectivity. It has two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs, a VGA port, and a quad-USB 3.0 hub, and one of those ports is fast-charging capable. There are also 1 headphone and microphone jacks to provide audio connections. As a result, the monitor refresh rate is lowered to 120Hz when using HDR and 10-bit color depth due to limitations caused by the DisplayPort 1.2 bandwidth. This is something to consider if you plan to utilize HDR content in gaming.

Integrated Speakers

The monitor has two 5W built-in speakers that are good enough for general use. Its DTS sound presets include Game, Rock, Live, Classical, and Theater to optimize the audio to your liking. These speakers will never replace external speakers or headphones for authentic sound quality, but they are good enough for a casual gaming session.

Image Quality

AOC AGON AG273QCX uses a VA (Vertical Alignment) panel to provide an excellent contrast ratio. The monitor features a static contrast ratio of 3,000:1, creating deeper blacks than IPS and TN panels, which usually have a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. This advantage allows the AG273QCX to deliver richer and more colorful scenes.

CColorPerformance

Thanks to its 90% DCI-P3 color, the AOC AGON AG273QCX delivers impressive accuracy for a budget gaming monitor. It is not as color-accurate as an IPS panel but is still in the ballpark of vibrant color and dynamic use for gaming or multimedia. It supports 10-bit color for HDR content, although it doesn’t offer the high-end HDR experience of pricier displays. However, HDR content does appear significantly improved, rendered at a greater peak brightness (up to 450 nits) and contrast ratio.

Dead Pixel Warranty

AOC also backs the AOC AGON AG273QCX with its “Re-spawned” program, offering a four-year dead pixel warranty. This is a nice bonus for gamers who want to know that their monitor will not have any dead or stuck pixels within the warranty period.

AOC AGON AG273QCX Overall Performance

This is where the performance of the AOC AGON AG273QCX makes its breakthroughs. Specifically, it has a refresh rate of 144Hz and a 4ms GtG (Gray-to-Gray) response time, making for a smooth and responsive gameplay experience. MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time) of 1ms effectively lessens motion blurs during fast-paced moments in gaming.

AOC AGON AG273QCX Motion Blur Reduction

Gamers who want an ultra-smooth experience will be satisfied with the AOC AG273QCX’s Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) technology, eliminating ghosting and trailing behind fast-moving objects. This is interesting because MBR operates (in part) by strobing the backlight — at the cost, of course, of reducing maximum brightness. MBR and FreeSync cannot be implemented together, so keep that in mind.

Additional Features of AOC AGON AG273QCX

The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu of the AG273QCX is straightforward and buttery smooth. You can tweak settings using the joystick under the monitor’s bezel or with a QuickSwitch device.

Key gaming features include:

1. Game Mode image presets (FPS, RTS, Racing, three custom)
2. High-quality shadows to increase visibility in dark scenes
3. Game Adjustment for color saturation and gamma curvature
4. Overdrive settings (Off, Weak, Medium, Strong)
5. Low Input Lag Mode

Final Thoughts: A Steal For Gamers

Therefore, If you’re looking for a gaming monitor that is just as much about writing the next-best-seller on your computer as it is mounting a blockade in a video construction game, the AOC AG273QCX seems to bring features, performance, and fit into a competitive price range. Gamers, this is a great monitor because you get a good 1440p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, and it’s FreeSync Premium Pro capable, so you won’t break the bank to get a responsive monitor that won’t break a pet’s neck.

This value isn’t just added up by its great image quality, ergonomic design, and fantastic number of connectivity options. While there are some downsides – like some faint ghosting in dark scenes and no pivot – the AOC AG273QCX is still an amazing choice for someone who wants a monitor that won’t break the bank but will still perform well.