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The AOC U2790PQU is supposedly a budget screen. But we wouldn't really fault it even if it was quite a bit more expensive. We thought the Iiyama ProLite XUB2792UHSU was great value, but this screen from AOC offers almost the same features and better colour accuracy for even less money.
The colour accuracy from the IPS panel is the ace in the pack for this monitor. We haven't seen any screens significantly better in this respect. Only brightness uniformity lets the side down, and not by a worrying amount.
The range of features is relatively standard for a business screen, with a couple of HDMI inputs, DisplayPort and a USB 3.0 hub, plus fairly weedy 2W stereo speakers. We might have wanted a couple more USB 3.0 ports and USB-C connectivity, but the latter still currently comes with a decided premium, so we won't hold its absence against AOC in this case.
What really seals this screen's place is that incredible sub-£300 price. We're still not sure where AOC has cut corners on this monitor to achieve this low cost. If you're looking for a 4K business and professional screen, the U2790PQU is well worth buying and shows you don't need to break the bank for panel quality.
The AOC U2790PQU is available from Insight for £280.79.
Pros:
- Incredible price for a 4K screen.
- Superb colour accuracy.
- Plenty of ergonomic adjustment.
- USB 3.0 hub.
Cons:
- Mediocre brightness uniformity.
- No USB-C connection.
KitGuru says: The AOC U2790PQU brings 4K to an incredible new low price, and still delivers some of the best colour accuracy we have seen in any screen.
