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Amazon is currently selling an AOC 27-inch QD-OLED monitor for $280. This display features a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 144Hz, which is higher than the typical 240Hz found on many other panels in this category. The monitor also boasts a response time of 0.03ms and includes G-Sync Compatible certification for gaming. While a 240Hz version exists, it costs $332.49.

AOC claims the panel covers 147.6% of the sRGB color gamut and 110.2% of the DCI-P3 gamut. The display supports HDR10 inputs and can reach peak brightness levels of 1,000 nits, similar to other OLED panels. However, it lacks an industry-standard HDR certification like VESA’s DisplayHDR, though AOC’s other monitors in this family do carry that rating. Connectivity includes a single HDMI 2.1 port, a single DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a 3.5mm audio output, but it does not offer USB-C input or power delivery.

The monitor comes with a VESA mount for mounting on an arm, though the included stand offers only about 20 degrees of tilt adjustment. Jake Roach, Senior CPU Analyst at Tom’s Hardware, noted that while this is a budget OLED display, the low price point makes it attractive compared to other displays using the same panel technology.