Is 240Hz all you need? - AOC AG274QG
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Check out Jackery’s Solar Generator 1000 Pro at geni.us There are a LOT of competitive monitors available around the $900 price point, but is 1440p 240hz the spec you should care about, or should you look for something different? Buy an AOC AG274QG Monitor: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 This monitor has competition... 0:33 Included accessories 2:15 Unique stand 4:30 First look and Ports 6:33 Sponsor - Jackery 7:00 Checking out the settings 8:09 Our monitor has issues 8:45 Checking out the 240hz mode 9:38 Playing CS:GO 10:35 HDR impressions 11:07 Playing Tomb Raider 11:57 Local Dimming test and comparison to the competition 13:51 Outro
The video begins with a direct comparison to the Sony INZONE M9 and positions the AOC AG274QG as a 27-inch, 1440p monitor offering a 240 Hz refresh rate at a $900 price point. The host unboxes the AG274QG in detail, highlighting accessory packaging, a shading hood, a unique stand design, and an OSD navigation puck. He notes the physical build quality, including a sturdy, if slightly nondescript, stand with a 100 by 100 mm VESA mount, along with multiple ports such as USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort, and remarks on the design aesthetics like the slim bezels. The unboxing segues into initial setup quirks, including a somewhat unconventional post design and the interplay between the monitor’s OSD and the so-called gamer puck, while offering early impressions on the overall value proposition versus similar high-end gaming displays. The segment closes with observations about the G-SYNC Ultimate badge and the claim of HDR capabilities, setting the stage for hands-on testing and deeper feature exploration.
Topics · gaming hardware · monitors · technology · display technology · hdr
Questions answered
- Does the AOC AG274QG deliver true 240 Hz performance at 1440p, and is it worth the $900 price tag?
- Yes, the monitor can reach 240 Hz at 1440p, but the reviewer questions whether the performance justifies the $900 price given diminishing returns beyond a certain refresh rate.
- What are the notable hardware features that stand out in the AG274QG unboxing?
- Key features include a unique stand with VESA mount, a shading hood, a navigation OSD puck, multiple USB ports, DisplayPort and HDMI inputs, and the G-SYNC Ultimate badge.
- How does HDR performance compare to competitors like the INZONE M9 while testing the AG274QG?
- HDR performance is described as decent but with only 32 dimming zones, which is less impressive than the INZONE's higher zone count, affecting the HDR experience.