AGON by AOC Introduces 26.5" 1440p 240 Hz OLED Competitive Gaming Monitor

[TheLostSwede]

AGON by AOC, the world's leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brand - proudly unveils AGON PRO AG276QZD, the latest addition to the AGON PRO series. This state-of-the-art 26.5" (67.3 cm) gaming monitor features an OLED panel, which delivers a sharp QHD resolution (2560x1440) at a stunning 240 Hz refresh rate and blazingly fast 0.03 ms GtG response time.

The AG276QZD offers a breathtaking infinite contrast ratio thanks to the per-pixel-illumination of the OLED panel, perfect black levels, and wide color gamut (10-bit color depth and 98.5 DCI-P3 coverage), making it an excellent choice for gamers who appreciate both visual excellence and exceptional performance. Thanks to its striking, asymmetrical design touches with a two-tone black/space gray finish, the AG276QZD is not just an eye-catcher but already a winner of the Red Dot Design Award (2022).




State-of-the-art OLED technology with HDR10
The AGON PRO AG276QZD utilizes an advanced OLED panel, providing an unprecedented contrast ratio compared to everyday LCD monitors (uniform backlights), and true-to-life colors with perfect blacks and wide viewing angles. The display's comparatively faster response time (0.03 ms GtG) and lower input lag as well as Adaptive-Sync support and G-Sync compatibility facilitate smoother gameplay and make every moment count in competitive gaming scenarios.

Featuring HDR10 support, the AG276QZD delivers stunning visuals and outstanding color accuracy, resulting in an immersive gaming environment, whether in rapid competitive multiplayer shooters, MOBA or action titles, or in story-driven, visually-perfected single player titles. The wide color gamut ensures vibrant and realistic colors, bringing every frame to life on-screen, making the monitor both capable in content consumption as well as content creation.

Sleek new design and great RGB customization
In this 6th generation of AGON monitors, the new AG276QZD showcases a sophisticated black anodized metal finish on the front cabinet combined with a space gray stand base. Its esports-ready design is further reflected by convenient features such as a quick-release mechanism for easy setup, and a user-friendly handle, perfect for carrying the AG276QZD gaming beast to LAN parties and tournaments - a Kensington lock helps to secure the monitor in such public places, too. The small foot print of the base leaves more space on the desk for the mouse and keyboard, which can be connected via the built-in 2-port USB 3.2 hub. A rubber cable management clip lets users tuck everything away nicely, overall reducing desktop clutter. Whilst the stand's ergonomic features like 130 mm height adjustment, portrait orientation or tilt adjustment promote physical comfort.

Furthermore, for those gamers who like to match the monitor to their colorful peripherals, the AG276QZD includes Light FX RGB customization options, that allow users to create the perfect ambiance for their gaming sessions. The Light FX can be synchronized with selected AOC GAMING and AGON peripherals (gaming keyboards, gaming mice, mouse mats and headsets) using AOC's easy-to-use G-Menu software.

AOC Raises the Bar with its Re-Spawned Warranty
AGON by AOC sets the bar for gaming monitor coverage with its Re-Spawned Warranty. AGON and AGON Pro models are covered by an industry-leading 4-year advance replacement warranty that includes a 4-year zero dead pixel guarantee, and 1 year of accidental damage coverage (1 incident per monitor). AOC Gaming (G Series) models are covered by a 3-year advance replacement warranty that includes a 3-year zero dead pixel guarantee, and 1 year of accidental damage coverage (1 incident per monitor).

Availability
The AGON PRO AG276QZD is available now on Amazon for $999.99.

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[TheDeeGee]

Liking the pixel warranty.

Also very clean bezel, i would end up wall mounting probably, on a swing arm.

 

[Six_Times]

A thousand dollars for a monitor while many people have a hard time buying food. Come on manufactures, reduce prices! People can buy OLED TV's for that price. granted they aren't 240Hz, but they are 120Hz or 140Hz. When these are high $500 or low $600, I'll buy, until then, nope.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Liking the pixel warranty.

Also very clean bezel, i would end up wall mounting probably, on a swing arm.

Based on my past experience with AOC, their warranty isn't worth squat.
Got one of their first gen 4K monitors, it had a bunch of really odd issues, from switching off at random, to garbling part of the display, to making loud noises at random through the built in speakers (that weren't connected).
Someone I know in a different part of the world got the same model and had the same issues.
Contacted AOC, sent it back for service, got it back and every single issue was still their. They said it was my fault and refused to do anything more.
Had to contact the consumer rights people to get my money back.
I would steer clear of anything first gen from them for sure and personally I have no interest in giving them any money ever again.

A thousand dollars for a monitor while many people have a hard time buying food. Come on manufactures, reduce prices! People can buy OLED TV's for that price. granted they aren't 240Hz, but they are 120Hz or 140Hz. When these are high $500 or low $600, I'll buy, until then, nope.

You can get the Alienware AW3423DWF for the same money or less. Ok, so it's "only" 165 Hz, but it's 34-inches and 3440 x 1440.

 

[Prima.Vera]

Would buy it in an instant if they would make a 21:9 curved with the same specs.

 

[sephiroth117]

A thousand dollars for a monitor while many people have a hard time buying food. Come on manufactures, reduce prices! People can buy OLED TV's for that price. granted they aren't 240Hz, but they are 120Hz or 140Hz. When these are high $500 or low $600, I'll buy, until then, nope.

If only LG made a 32-38 inch G3 oled, sadly TV are made in much bigger volume and are « subsidized » because they sell an OS with it with ads, user metrics etc

i think mini-led and oled are going to be expensive for quite a while. Thankfully LCD monitors sales are crashing, pushing manufacturers to renew and work more for the following years

 

[mechtech]

If it was only 4k……….

 

[TheDeeGee]

Based on my past experience with AOC, their warranty isn't worth squat.
Got one of their first gen 4K monitors, it had a bunch of really odd issues, from switching off at random, to garbling part of the display, to making loud noises at random through the built in speakers (that weren't connected).
Someone I know in a different part of the world got the same model and had the same issues.
Contacted AOC, sent it back for service, got it back and every single issue was still their. They said it was my fault and refused to do anything more.
Had to contact the consumer rights people to get my money back.
I would steer clear of anything first gen from them for sure and personally I have no interest in giving them any money ever again.


You can get the Alienware AW3423DWF for the same money or less. Ok, so it's "only" 165 Hz, but it's 34-inches and 3440 x 1440.

I would stick with Eizo, but they don't make a 1440p OLED.

I currently still own a CX240 from them, got it because it has zero IPS glow.

 

[Space Lynx]

A thousand dollars for a monitor while many people have a hard time buying food. Come on manufactures, reduce prices! People can buy OLED TV's for that price. granted they aren't 240Hz, but they are 120Hz or 140Hz. When these are high $500 or low $600, I'll buy, until then, nope.

32" 4k oled 240hz monitors are coming next year in mass, there is one for preorder at $699 by the company called Dough already. that's probably what i am going to do personally cause i want a gloss glass screen on mine and they are the only company that offers that.

 

[SirEpicWin]

32" 4k oled 240hz monitors are coming next year in mass, there is one for preorder at $699 by the company called Dough already. that's probably what i am going to do personally cause i want a gloss glass screen on mine and they are the only company that offers that.

Yea no, stay away from Dough https://www.reddit.com/r/doughtech/ see why

 

[wNotyarD]

32" 4k oled 240hz monitors are coming next year in mass, there is one for preorder at $699 by the company called Dough already. that's probably what i am going to do personally cause i want a gloss glass screen on mine and they are the only company that offers that.

Considering their history? Yep, not coming anytime soon.

 

[Space Lynx]

Yea no, stay away from Dough https://www.reddit.com/r/doughtech/ see why

Thanks for this link, I will be paying extra and buying from a different company. Wow.

 

[kapone32]

This monitor actually has a nice port allotment. I hope they are the latest iterations of HDMI and DP though 240hz should suggest such. I also hope the cables that come with the monitor actually support that refresh rate as well. The price is a little high but until more of us buy OLED they will not come down in price. Even though TVs that are OLED have bigger screens those are old ones as there are no TVs that support 240Hz at this point that are not over $3500 Canadian.

 

[wNotyarD]

I hope they are the latest iterations of HDMI and DP though 240hz should suggest such.

No to both. 2x HDMI 2.0 and 2x DP 1.4.

 

[azrael]

Love this monitor. At least what it promises. Whether or not the reality matches that remains to be seen. However, am I the only one turned off by all interesting monitors coming with external power bricks these days? I much prefer a built-in power supply. Going by my own current monitor it doesn't even really make it particularly bulky.

 

[Anymal]

Must be LG OLED!?

 

[Vayra86]

Thanks for this link, I will be paying extra and buying from a different company. Wow.

Check your sources diligently... nothing is safe these days and any start up is extremely suspect.

If its cheap, its generally absolutely shit
@ARF u mad bro? Elaborate ?

 

[noel_fs]

way too overpriced

 

[Anymal]

Its OLED!

 

[Double-Click]

If it was only 4k……….

Seriously. $1,000 and it's not 4K?
There are 4K OLED panels that aren't too much more than that already.

 

[MikeGR7]

Just release an 31.5" QHD@240Hz OLED with HDMI 2.1 ports...

4K can die a slow death as far as i am concerned.
I have a 55" and 42" side by side and cannot notice any difference for the life of me.

PPI is so overrated that it's getting ridiculous.

Not to mention the terrible state of pc gaming, with games having 2005 level of graphics (Cyberpunk) and being hardcoded to 25fps only to trick youngsters.

So yea, 4K240 is a no go anyway, even if a monitor could do it, until RTX6090 anyway lol