AOC U2790PQU Monitor Review - A Monitor for Professionals
The Taiwanese company Admiral Overseas Corporation, better known as simply AOC, has long been considered a manufacturer of inexpensive and simple office monitors. However, times are changing and in recent years, this brand has become increasingly respected among consumers from various groups. So, the company has already established itself in the market of gaming monitors and is now confidently “gaining momentum” in the field of professional solutions.
In the case of gaming models, Full HD resolution is usually sufficient and response speed is important. Professional models require a higher resolution (4K is already becoming the standard) and the highest quality color reproduction. Separately, it is also necessary to mention good ergonomics, coupled with a full set of connectors. All these criteria are met by the AOC U2790PQU model.
Design
The hero of our review has a strict frameless design, all kinds of "decorations" would look just strange here. There are no "newfangled" curves here, the screen is flat and matte.
The manufacturer paid a lot of attention to the stand, which provides the screen with all the necessary degrees of mobility - the height of the lift and the angle of inclination change within a fairly wide range, it is possible to change the orientation from landscape to portrait. At the same time, the stand itself is made to match the screen - simple, but solid. It is heavy enough to guarantee stability (total weight of the monitor with stand is 6.5 kg). It is possible to hang the device on the wall.
Screen
The screen has a resolution of 4K or 3840x2160 pixels (163 ppi, aspect ratio - 16:9) with a diagonal of 27 inches. It uses an IPS-matrix with WLED backlighting and good color reproduction (color bit depth is 10 bits / channel) and a response time of 5 ms (from gray to gray). Quality factory calibration eliminates the need to fiddle with additional settings, which will be especially useful for inexperienced users.
The AOC U2790PQU is a good choice for graphics or video work. This model will satisfy many professional users, not to mention beginners. Yes, and for multimedia entertainment, such a monitor is quite suitable, although this area is not a priority for it.
Additional features include Flicker-Free, a technology designed to reduce screen flicker caused by turning the backlight LEDs on and off. Although it is imperceptible, it can still cause additional eye fatigue. The presence of Flicker-Free allows you to increase the comfort when working with the monitor. The monitor is also equipped with a Low Blue Light function that reduces the intensity of short-wave blue light, thereby protecting eye health.
Connectors
As for the connectors, there was room on the rear panel for one HDMI 1.4, one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.2. Also, the developers have provided two USB 3.0 connectors that support the fast charging function. Of the additional connectors, there is only a 3.5 mm audio output. Thus, everything you need is present here, a set of connectors will be enough for most cases.
The only thing that can cause a slight annoyance is the placement of USB, which the manufacturer has placed on the rear panel, it will not always be convenient to reach them. It would be more interesting and convenient if these connectors were on the side. But this is more of a quibble.
Other
In the best traditions of the manufacturer, this model is equipped with stereo speakers of 2 W each. For voice calls or videoconferencing, this is more than enough, for this purpose they will mainly be used.
Despite the fact that it is aimed at professional users, the monitor belongs to the middle price category. There is no overpayment for a “loud” brand here, by definition, the user gets a good device at an attractive price. HDMI and DP cables are included with the monitor (included items may vary by region).
Conclusion
From the foregoing, we can conclude that if you are looking for a high-quality monitor for working with multimedia content, are not a fan of any well-known manufacturer and have not yet decided on a model, then it makes sense to take a closer look at the AOC U2790PQU. Good image quality, thoughtful design, and attractive price make this model a worthy player in the professional solutions market. Not without reason, on the model description page, the manufacturer proudly demonstrates a number of awards received by it.