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MONITORS
AOC 27G50F
27-inch 1080p IPS 144 Hz (180 Hz OC) · UK specification
- Screen diagonal
- 27 in
- Native resolution
- 1920 × 1080
- Refresh rate at native resolution
- 144 Hz
A 27-inch 1080p IPS gaming monitor rated at 144 Hz with an overclocked 180 Hz mode listed on AOC's product page, a 0.5 ms MPRT claim, adaptive sync with G-SYNC Compatible listing, one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4 input.
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Key strengths
AOC's product page lists 144 Hz with a 180 Hz OC mode, a 0.5 ms MPRT claim with MBR Sync, and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible adaptive sync.
The IPS panel is rated at 300 nits, 1,500:1 static contrast and 98% sRGB (CIE1931), with an anti-glare finish.
AOC lists a 36.2 mm depth without the stand and a typical power figure of 21 W on its product page (20 W at default brightness and contrast in the manual), and describes an e-sports stand whose base reduces its desk footprint and includes cable management.
Before you buy
The 27-inch 1920 × 1080 panel has a 0.3114 mm pixel pitch (AOC's separate 93 ppi row does not match that pitch), and the colour depth is listed as 16.7M (6 bits + FRC).
There is only one HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort input, no listed USB ports or speakers, and AOC lists only tilt (−5° to +23°) for the stand.
AOC names HDR10 input support but lists no DisplayHDR certification or HDR peak brightness, and the 180 Hz overclocked mode appears on the product page but not in the user manual, which gives a 144 Hz maximum.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 27G50F · 27-inch 1080p IPS 144 Hz (180 Hz OC) · AOC UK specification
49 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Screen & panel
9 items
- Screen diagonal
- 27 in
Nominal screen-size class.
Source - Native resolution
- 1920 × 1080Source
- Panel technology
- IPSSource
- Backlight
- WLEDSource
- Screen shape
- FlatSource
- Screen surface
- Antiglare (AG)
Haze value 25%.
Source - Pixel pitch
- 0.3114 mm
AOC's same table also lists 'Pixels per Inch 93.0', which does not match this pitch for a 27-inch 1920 × 1080 panel (0.3114 mm is about 81.6 ppi). The PPI row is not used in this record.
Source - Aspect ratio
- 16:9Source
- Viewing angles
- 178°/178°Source
Refresh & response
8 items
- Refresh rate at native resolution
- 144 Hz
AOC's product page lists a 180 Hz OC maximum; 144 Hz is treated as the stock rate. The 180 Hz OC mode is listed only on AOC's product page; the 27G50F user manual gives a 1920x1080@144Hz maximum and a 48~144 Hz vertical scan range and does not mention 180 Hz. Per-input limits are not published on the UK page.
- Manufacturer response-time claim
- 4 ms GtG
Manufacturer GtG claim (AOC also lists 'OD Response (typical) 4 ms GtG'); test conditions are not published.
Source - Claimed MPRT
- 0.5 ms
Manufacturer MPRT claim; AOC describes MPRT as switching the backlight off and on during picture changes and lists MBR Sync. A different measure from GtG; test conditions are not published.
Source - Named adaptive-sync technology
- Adaptive Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
AOC's specification table lists 'Sync technology (VRR): Adaptive sync + MBR Sync' and, in a separate row, 'NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible'. MBR Sync is AOC's motion-blur reduction mode and is recorded under motion-blur reduction, not as a sync technology.
Source - Adaptive sync
- Yes
Needs a compatible source, input and driver.
Source - Listed NVIDIA sync support
- NVIDIA G-SYNC CompatibleSource
- Motion-blur reduction mode
- Yes
AOC lists MBR Sync with its sync technology. The user manual describes MBR (Motion Blur Reduction, levels 0–20), adjustable when Adaptive-Sync is off at 75 Hz or higher, with screen brightness decreasing as the level rises, and MBR Sync (Motion Blur Remove, off/on), adjustable when Adaptive-Sync is on at 75 Hz or higher. Neither can be adjusted unless HDR is set to Off.
- Listed refresh modes
- 144 Hz; 180 Hz OC
The 180 Hz OC mode is listed only on AOC's product page; the 27G50F user manual gives a 1920x1080@144Hz maximum and a 48~144 Hz vertical scan range and does not mention 180 Hz.
Colour, brightness & HDR
7 items
- Typical brightness
- 300 cd/m²Source
- Static contrast
- 1500:1Source
- Display colours
- 16.7M (6bits+FRC)Source
- Declared colour gamut
- sRGB 98% (CIE1931)Source
- Dimming
- Global DimmingSource
- HDR formats / certification
- HDR Ready (specification table); HDR10 (feature section and user manual)
AOC's manual says the monitor is compatible with input signals in HDR10 format. No DisplayHDR certification or HDR peak brightness is published.
- HDR support
- Conflicting sources
AOC's UK specification table lists only 'HDR Ready', while the same page's feature section advertises HDR10 and the 27G50F user manual says it is compatible with input signals in HDR10 format. No DisplayHDR certification or HDR peak brightness is published, so HDR display capability stays unresolved.
Inputs & connections
3 items
- USB-C connection
- Not listed by the manufacturer
AOC's UK connectivity list names HDMI, DisplayPort and audio out only; an explicit 'No' for USB-C is not published.
Source - HDCP (HDMI)
- HDCP 2.2Source
- Inputs, connections and versions
- 1 × HDMI 2.0; 1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 1 × audio out
Manufacturer port counts and versions.
Source
Stand & mounting
4 items
Size, weight & build
7 items
- Dimensions with stand
- 616 × 458.7 × 190 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Manufacturer dimensions; a height range covers the stand's lowest and highest positions. Allow extra room for cables.
Source - Width with stand
- 616 mmSource
- Depth with stand
- 190 mm
Allow additional room for cables.
Source - Dimensions without stand
- 616 × 358.8 × 36.2 mm (width × height × depth, without stand)Source
- Weight with stand
- Not listed by the manufacturer
AOC lists a 3.14 kg 'Net weight excl. package' next to a separate 'Product without stand' figure, but does not explicitly state that the net figure includes the stand; it is kept as reported_net_weight.
Source - Reported net weight (basis not stated)
- 3.14 kg
AOC's net weight excluding packaging; stand inclusion is not explicitly stated.
Source - Weight without stand
- 2.84 kgSource
Power & energy
3 items
- Power supply
- External; 19 V DC adapter (product page: 1.9 A; user manual: 2.0 A)
AOC's product page and the 27G50F user manual state different adapter current ratings; the difference is not resolved here.
- Typical operating power
- Conflicting sources
AOC's UK product page lists 'Power consumption on (typical) in watts 21.0', while the 27G50F user manual lists 'Typical (default brightness and contrast) 20W' and a maximum of ≤35 W at brightness and contrast 100. The two typical figures are kept unresolved.
- Standby power
- 0.3 WSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Power when off
- 0.3 WSource
Eye care & features
5 items
- Listed gaming tools
- Dial Point; Shadow Control; Sniper Scope; Game Color; frame counter; Gaming Mode presets
Dial Point, Shadow Control and Sniper Scope are named on AOC's UK product page; Sniper Scope is not described in the user manual. The manual's Game Setting menu lists Gaming Mode (Standard, FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1–3), Shadow Control (0–20), Game Color (0–20), Dial Point (Off/On/Dynamic, a centre aiming indicator) and Frame Counter (shows the vertical frequency in a chosen corner). With HDR not set to Off, Gaming Mode, Shadow Control and Game Color cannot be adjusted. Manufacturer on-screen functions, not proof of better game performance.
- Desktop control software
- AOC G-Menu
Free PC tool; AOC says it can be installed on a PC for customisation.
Source - Flicker-free backlight
- YesSource
- Low blue light mode
- Yes
AOC advertises Anti-Blue Light technology; the manual describes a LowBlue Mode that decreases blue light by controlling colour temperature. A hardware solution is not stated.
- Listed operating systems
- Windows 8.1/10/11, MacOSSource
Audio
2 items
Box, warranty & identity
1 item
- Specification market
- UK
UK specification (aoc.com/uk); US units can differ in plug, bundled cables and warranty.
Source
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