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AOC

AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN

BEST HDR VALUE

£ 293.99
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The only monitor under £300 that delivers a ‘true’ HDR experience. With 336 local dimming zones and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, it provides the punchy contrast IPS panels can’t touch.

Pros

  • ✓ Stunning HDR1000 performance that rivals panels twice its price.
  • ✓ VA panel provides a high native contrast ratio for deep, ink-like blacks.
  • ✓ Mini-LED backlighting with 336 dimming zones dramatically improves local contrast compared to standard VA panels.

Cons

  • ✗ VA Smearing: Fast dark-to-light motion can have slight trailing.
  • ✗ No USB hub or Type-C connectivity: A strictly video-focused display.