There is a new contender in the high-refresh rate gaming monitor space, and it happens to be yet another offering from AOC. TheAGON PRO AG276FKis the latest and greatest Esports gaming monitor,prioritizing FPSover resolution and screen size. Boasting a 520Hz refresh rate, AOC has been able to achieve this feat with a Fast IPS panel, so those looking for an OLED will have to look elsewhere. The AGON PRO AG276FK is an excellent choice for competitive gamers and those who have the hardware to support such high frame rates.
AOC AGON PRO AG276FK: Design and Ergonomics
This27-inchflat monitor comes in a dark grey and black color combination. There are slim bezels on three sides with a thicker chin that houses the AGON branding in the middle. There is a retractable headphone hanger on the right side and an angular back with an RGB LED strip. The stand looks sturdy and supports all adjustments including pivot, swivel, tilt, and height adjustment. It can also be VESA mounted on an arm for even more flexibility.
AOC AGON PRO AG276FK: Specifications and Features
The AGON PRO AG276FK is a full-HDFast IPSpanel with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 178 degree viewing angle. It is capable of reaching a520Hz refresh rate,and has a GtG response time of0.5ms. The brightness is listed at 400 nits, and it has VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. When it comes to color accuracy, it is not the most precise, with 94.4% coverage of DCI-P3, 94.3% of Adobe RGB, and 119.8% of sRGB color space. The AGON PRO AG276FK has two 5W speakers built in as well.
In terms of VRR, the monitor comes withAdaptive Sync,though there is no official Nvidia G-Sync support. There is also motion blur reduction and low input lag mode to prevent blurry visuals and ghosting, a common problem at such high refresh rates. Games likeCounter Strike 2andValorantthat benefit from the highest possible frame rates and don’t demand a high-performance gaming PC are best experienced on monitors like the AGON PRO AG276FK.
For connectivity, you get two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, a USB hub, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It should be noted that the 520Hz refresh rate isonly supported over DisplayPort,as HDMI 2.0 is limited to 240Hz at 1080p.
AOC AGON PRO AG276FK: Price and Availability
AOC is selling the monitor in the UK at£500(approx. $635) but it is unclear when it will arrive in the western market. Currently, AOC has a 25-inch 360Hz 1080p monitor and a27-inch 280Hz curved 1080p optionin its portfolio.
As for 500Hz and higher refresh rate, the options are limited. The 25-inchAlienware AW2524HFcan be overclocked to 500Hz, while theASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QPcan be overclocked to 540Hz. TheBenQ Zowie XL2586X, on the other hand, supports 540Hz, making it the fastest refreshing monitor on the market, but it comes with a TN panel. TheLG UltraGear 32is a 4K monitor that can run at 1080p 480Hz, but it costs over $1000. In fact, except for the Alienware monitor, all the aforementioned high refresh rate monitors are quite expensive, making the AOC offering a seriously affordable option.
