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With OLED commanding the premium market, it has driven down the prices of other premium technologies, namely 4K and Mini LED. It is now possible to buy a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with wide-gamut color, 160 Hz, premium video processing, accurate imaging, and high brightness, and that is a clear sign of progress. The U27G4XM exemplifies that design goal for $350 and offers performance we’d have paid over $1,000 for just a few years ago. And did I mention the Mini LED backlight with 1,152 dimming zones? Yeah, it has that too. For perspective, Acer’s X27 from 2018 had 384 dimming zones, 4K, and 144 Hz for an eye-watering $2,000. Check out that review here if you’re curious.
The AOC U27G4XM is better than that Acer in every way. It has 1,152 dimming zones. It has 109% coverage of DCI-P3 color. It has 160 Hz and a 320 Hz FHD mode. It has lower input lag and better panel response – and it’s $350. That’s what eight years of progress looks like. My only complaints are that the OSD is controlled by buttons instead of a joystick, and the stand is secure but a little wobbly. But performance and image-wise, there are no flaws. For the money, I can’t fault it at all. It games with the very best and provides a bright, colorful, and accurate picture for work and play alike.
If you’re looking for an affordable 4K monitor that pairs well with budget and premium video cards alike, the AOC U27G4XM is well worth checking out.
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