Detail was set to maximum and we defy anyone to see a difference between the CQ27G2 and a 4K IPS screen. If you’d rather use an arm, there is a 100mm VESA mount provided; you’ll need to source your own bolts though.

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Photo editing where the graphic sits on one panel and your tools and utilities sit on the other is a very efficient way to work. Gaming features include a three-level overdrive and motion blur reduction courtesy of a backlight strobe. With 109ppi pixel density, you’ll have to get within inches of the screen to see jagged lines or individual pixels. In Color Setup, you can choose from three color temp presets or adjust the sliders for a precise calibration. Low Framerate Compensation is clearly in play here as there was no image breakup when we viewed test patterns below 48 fps.

Switch settings between in-built presets for FPS, racing, or RTS games, or customise your own ideal conditions and save them. Of course, video processing is a priority too and that is amply covered by a reliable 144 Hz refresh rate, achieved without overclock, and Adaptive-Sync. It’s grayed out in the photo but when you turn off Adaptive-Sync, it comes on with a 20-level slider control.

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For general use, a 27-inch monitor like the AOC CQ27G2 strikes a good balance of size and usable screen area.You can expect at least double the dynamic range of an IPS or TN screen and sometimes even triple, like the AOC CQ27G2. Things like Adaptive-Sync and extended color have become commodities too and those features are a minimum for manufacturers that want to compete in this genre.