AOC AGON AG272FCX6 Curved Monitor Review
Despite the fact that the world is gradually moving to monitors with ultra-high resolutions, a lot of gamers still choose models with the "good old" Full HD.
It is logical, because not every system is able to pull graphics with very high numbers. And there is not always a desire and opportunity to invest considerable amounts in updating the entire system. Moreover, Full HD is more than enough to get the most out of the gameplay. Especially if you have a monitor like the AOC AGON AG272FCX6.
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The hero of our review belongs to the category of 27-inch models. Such a diagonal is large enough, but not so large that individual pixels are too well distinguishable. Perfectionists will still be dissatisfied, but they are much more likely to prefer a 4K solution, and Full HD will not be enough for them at any diagonal.
In order to allow the player to fully immerse themselves in the gameplay, the developers made the monitor curved, the radius of curvature is 1800 mm. With the right position, a whole world will open up in front of you.
The monitor is based on an MVA panel with a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The gray to gray response time is 1ms. The coating is glossy, but anti-reflective, the appearance of reflections and glare is not to be feared. The image quality is at the level - good color reproduction, high viewing angles.
Design
I would especially like to note the design of the monitor. The creators decided to go the other way and started “decorating” not the front, but the back. And this is not surprising, because in front almost everything is occupied by the screen. In addition, this model has very thin top and side frames, which further reduces the scope for the flight of designer imagination. On the right side there is a folding hook for storing headphones. The joystick for menu control is “hidden” on the bottom part, it is quite convenient to use it.
The back of the monitor is decorated with silver plastic overlays with LED backlight, the color of which can change. Another backlight zone is located at the bottom of the screen and is visible to the user sitting in front of the monitor. This design decision is a characteristic feature of the AGON line.
The stand looks quite elegant, allowing you to change the height and tilt of the panel. There is no portrait mode, but gamers don't need it. At the bottom, it has three curved legs, which provide good stability to the whole structure. If desired, the stand is easy to remove and hang the monitor on the wall using the VESA 100x100 mount.
Connectors
The monitor is equipped with a relatively small set of connectors. However, their number will be more than enough for the needs of any gamer. There is a DisplayPort v.1.2, two HDMI v.2.0 and an outdated, but still in demand VGA. Plus the usual 3.5mm headphone jack and USB connectors (one of them is optimized for charging mobile devices). There is also a connector for connecting an external remote control. With a very strong desire, you can only find fault with the lack of a DVI connector. All connection cables are included. However, the equipment may vary, depending on the region.
All the rest
It should also be noted the presence of built-in stereo speakers of 3 W each. They will not provide special sound quality, but most gamers still use headphones or connect an advanced external audio system.
Well, since the monitor is gaming, the creators have equipped it with many additional features that are designed to diversify the gameplay. For example, the Shadow Control function will darken or, conversely, lighten certain areas of the screen. And AMD's FreeSync Premium technology reduces motion blur, making images sharper and more realistic. Naturally, there are also functions such as a timer, crosshair, FPS display and all sorts of preset modes in the menu.
Conclusion
We have a monitor that we can safely recommend to any gamer who is looking for a solution that has a good ratio of cost and features. Relatively inexpensive for its features, AOC AGON AG272FCX6 with a large curved screen will provide a completely immersive gaming experience. There is a good color reproduction, a fast matrix, all the functions and features necessary for a gamer.