Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A review of the AOC Q27G3XMN (Q27G3XMN/BK). A 180Hz flat 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) VA model with 336-zone Mini LED backlight. A surprisingly competent HDR performance for the price and respectable performance elsewhere.

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Introduction: 0:00
Refresh Rates & Scaling: 01:47
Interlace Pattern Artifacts ('Scan Lines'): 03:28
Features & Aesthetics: 04:56
Subpixels & Calibration: 07:31
Contrast & Brightness: 11:19
Colour Reproduction: 26:24
HDR (High Dynamic Range): 35:18
Responsiveness (General): 52:23
Responsiveness (VRR): 01:01:16
Conclusion: 01:09:31