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AOC Q27P2CA - 27 Inch QHD Monitor, 75Hz, IPS, 4ms, USB-C Docking, Height Adjust, USB HUB, Speakers (2560x1440 @ 75Hz, 300cd/m² HDMI 1.4 / DP 1.2 / USB-C DP Alt)

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There’s one more similarity to note between the two panels, but it isn’t a flattering one. Like its sibling, the U27P2CA has a tendency to wobble a bit on its stand. It’s not awful by any means but if you spend a lot of time typing you will notice it bobbing away in time. The EV2795 also has a huge number of ports. Alongside two HDMI 2 ports and one DP 1.4 port, you’ll also find three USB-A 3.1 ports (plus a USB-B 3.1 port to power them) and two USB-C 3.1 ports, one of which can be used to create a daisy-chain with a second USB-C monitor. Of course, you’d expect as much at this price. The 27” AOC U27P2CA also employs a 4K resolution panel, but this time with an IPS panel. The extra sharpness due to the higher pixel density on a smaller frame size and the increased colour accuracy make the monitor truly shine by offering true-to-life imagery with its wide gamut coverage. Similar to its 32” cousin, the U27P2CA also offers a Picture-by-Picture mode. As I’ve already mentioned, the stand is also pretty appealing. That 150mm of height adjustment is great for a monitor at this price and, combined with the other adjustment options, should keep you in perfect posture at all times. The same is true of the port selection: I’ve tested a few monitors that compromise here, settling for either a USB-C port or a USB-A hub, so it’s a real joy to see both. I’m particularly fond of the two USB-A ports mounted on the side for easy access.

AOC expands its professional P2 line-up of business monitors with four new displays in 27” (68.6 cm) and 32” (80 cm) sizes. Each of the new monitors employs USB-C connectivity for a single cable connection to laptops, tablets and mobile devices to simultaneously transfer the video signal, power and data to connected SSD or hard drives. Aimed at business users who require large screens with high resolutions to display multiple applications at once, the 32” U32P2CA and the 27” U27P2CA boast ultra-sharp 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), while the 32” Q32P2CA and the 27” Q27P2CA have a native resolution of QHD (2560 x 1440). AOC’s USB-C equipped P2 displays: UHD or QHD resolution, smart and functional design, ergonomic stands There are some areas where the AOC U27P2CA isn't as good as it could be – it's HDMI 2.0 and 60Hz only for example. It's these sorts of compromises and trade-offs that you need to weigh up if this monitor is anywhere near your shopping list. On paper, the AOC U27P2CA is identical in almost every way to its sibling, the AOC Q27P2CA, but one: this monitor has a 4K panel, while the Q27P2CA settles for 1440p.

The G7 covers every base, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for total market domination. If you were wondering which 1440p gaming monitor to splash out on, wonder no more. It also has four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports (two on the side, two on the rear), a USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 port and a USB-C 3.1 3.2 Gen 1 port capable of carrying a video signal and supplying 65W of power to a connected device simultaneously. Otherwise, you’re looking for whichever ports you need the most, whether that’s HDMI, DisplayPort or even VGA. You’re more likely to find USB-C ports on monitors built for office work. There's an argument to be made that a 4K resolution doesn't make a whole lot of difference at a 27-inch size, but Windows and macOS will scale their interfaces accordingly. We spent several hours writing up this review on the monitor, with no eye strain or fatigue at all. Adjustability: Ideally, you want a monitor on a stand that can rise/sink, pivot, swivel and tilt. You can make do with a cheaper, less adjustable stand if you’re prepared to wedge books or similar underneath, but it’s nowhere near as convenient or stable as a proper stand.

There are plenty of other 4K monitors around that compete with the AOC U27P2CA: the LG 27GP950-B, for instance, keeps the resolution and the 27-inch screen size, while reducing the response time to 1ms. That's going to make it more suitable for gamers, and it's currently one of the best 4K monitors on the market – though it's worth noting that it's significantly more expensive than the AOC model we've reviewed here.Explore Comet and discover a constellation of products from washing machines and fridge freezers to air fryers, 4K TVs, laptops, consoles and more - it’s easy to find everything you need for your home in the Comet universe.

The biggest issue, however, is simply that this monitor doesn’t take full advantage of its resolution. For office work, I’d recommend a panel size of 32in or above to make the most of those extra pixels: at those sorts of sizes, the 4K resolution really comes into its own, allowing you to squeeze more in on screen much more comfortably than on a smaller display. Given that AOC’s own U32P2CA fills that niche nicely, however, it’s hard to see where the U27P2CA fits in. It’s also great to see such a strong selection of ports. Many similar monitors settle for either USB-C or a USB hub, but rarely both. The fact that two USB ports are mounted on the side of the monitor for easy access is also a huge plus. Calibrating the AOC Q27P2Q improved the dE average to 0.78 which is excellent for a budget monitor. However, basic use doesn’t necessitate it since the improvements won’t be as profound or noticeable. Those who work with color might need it, but the cost of the colorimeter and this monitor can buy a better-tuned model like the BenQ SW2700PT. Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, USB-C 3.2 x 1 (DP alt mode, upstream, power delivery up to 65 W), USB HUB, Headphone out (3.5mm) In a lot of ways you get exactly what you would expect from the AOC U27P2CA: a no-nonsense, affordable 4K monitor that's going to serve you well for just about any office task. It's less impressive when it comes to gaming, movies, and creative work where colour accuracy is key, but that's factored into the price.The AOC Q27P2Q is a FreeSync monitor, but it also works flawlessly with Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible mode. Most productivity monitors do not offer Adaptive Sync, so this is a big bonus in our books. Input lag sits at a little over 9ms, so there is no need to worry about de-synced instances while gaming. Thoughts on the AOC Q27P2Q

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