The AOC 27V2Q is great entry level monitor. It offers a stylish design, good image quality and adequate gaming performance for a price that’s very competitive.
You can hardly buy a cheaper IPS display than this and yet you’re still getting a large 27-inch screen size, a 75Hz refresh rate and again that impressive slim design.
Compared to more expensive IPS screens, fine colour fidelity isn’t quite as good, but overall it still offers a more than satisfying image with good colour balance, viewing angles and contrast.
Likewise the move up to proper 144Hz gaming displays makes a big difference to your overall gaming experience, but again you’ll be paying a significant chunk more.
There are just a few caveats to recommending this display. The first is the basic stand, which doesn’t offer height or rotation adjustment, and you can’t actually remove the original stand and replace it with a more capable one, too. The other downside to mention is the fairly noticeable IPS glow present with this panel.
Still, for £170 we can't expect a perfect display, and overall the AOC 27V2Q hits a good balance of performance, aesthetics and price.
You can buy the 27V2Q for £166.45 from CCL HERE.
Pros:
- Slim, stylish design.
- Good overall image quality.
- Low price.
- 75Hz better than 60Hz for gaming.
Cons:
- Basic gaming performance.
- Low brightness.
- Only 1080p resolution.
KitGuru says: A slim, stylish design, good image quality and a few gaming extras make this a great entry level monitor.