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AOC AGON AG493UCX2 -49 Inch Dual QHD Curved Gaming Monitor, VA, 4ms GTG, Height Adjust, USB Hub, FreeSync Premium, Speakers (5120 x 1440 @ 165Hz, 400 cd/m²,HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.4 / USB-C / USB 3.2)

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To learn more about monitors and ensure you’re getting the model most suited for your personal preference, visit our comprehensive and always up-to-date best gaming monitor buyer’s guide. Conclusion The monitor has AMD FreeSync Premium certification, but it’s not officially certified as G-SYNC Compatible by NVIDIA. Regardless, VRR works on both Radeon and GeForce cards at 5120×1440 within the following ranges: Comparisons between a large, flat 16:9 monitor, like the 43-inch Acer Predator CG437K we recently reviewed, and our 32:9 curved review focus are inevitable. With nearly 4 feet of width before us, the AG493UCX is wider than a 50-inch TV. When sitting 3 feet away from the monitor, we needed to our head to see the entire image. Playing shooters reiterated the "head on a swivel" mantra, as we were sometimes surprised by enemies coming from the sides. The sense of realism is definitely heightened. But we occasionally noticed the vertical limits of the screen. It depends on the environment. Looking over a cliff, for example is different than, moving through a tunnel. But these are minor points; playing first-person titles on this thing is a blast.

Information about the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical side of the screen. A higher resolution allows the display of a more detailed and of higher quality image. Dimensions, weight and color Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market. WidthAnother interesting feature, which is hidden in the ‘Eco Mode’ along with some other presets (Movie, Game, Sports, etc.) is the Uniformity Mode – it improves brightness and color temperature uniformity across the screen at a cost of overall picture brightness and contrast ratio. This double-wide aspect ratio is superb for general work and entertainment, too. I routinely use two screens anyway, so I’m used to having the extra screen space to work with, but you aren’t hampered by a separating bezel in the centre, giving you far more flexibility in window sizing and placement. It’s also great if you watch a lot of movies and TV shows that are filmed in a wide aspect ratio. Approximate diagonal size of the display. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, the diagonal is calculated from the width and height of the screen.

The 5120×1440 resolution provides you with 108.99 PPI (pixels per inch) on the 48.8″ viewable screen of the AOC AG493UCX2 monitor. As a result, you get plenty of screen real estate with sharp details and text. You also won’t have to use scaling to make small text readable.

Though many monitors have an 1800R curve radius, it looks more extreme on monitors in the 32:9 aspect ratio. There’s no mistaking the wraparound effect here. The sides come in sharply and when looking at the Windows desktop, you’ll think you’re in a fish bowl. The curve yields some distortion, but you won’t it after a time. That distortion means that horizontal lines in Word processors and spreadsheets look a little bowed unless you adjust the panel to be perfectly vertical.

The screen has a moderate 1800R curvature for added immersion and a light matte anti-glare coating that prevents reflections without making the image too grainy. A Windows desktop also benefits from the HDR treatment when brightness is high. Working in productivity apps was fine where text was the main focus, but spreadsheets looked a bit distorted. We got used to the curved horizontal lines after a time but if you crunch a lot of numbers, try this monitor before you buy. The warm colour temperature preset is closest to 6500K at 7400K, but it’s a little cooler than I prefer. Colour accuracy is good, however, with an average DeltaE of 0.68 (0.44 calibrated) in sRGB mode (brightness cannot be adjusted in sRGB mode, but the default is a usable 218 cd/m²). The saturation is excellent, with no over or under-saturation of colours, giving images a very natural appearance. I’ve been using a lot of displays recently with massive gamut coverage, so it did look a little flat at first, but once I had time to adjust I came to appreciate the more natural appearance. Although the results on paper aren’t as high as other displays we’ve tested, I was still impressed with the vibrancy of colour, especially at lower brightness levels.

VA panels typically have great contrast, however, the AG493UCX2 has an advertised contrast of 3000:1. It wasn’t until I calibrated the display that I was able to reach this figure, which reinforces my opinion that the factory calibration could have been much better. It should be noted that the previous model had much better contrast, so this could just be a one-off, but I can only review based on what’s in front of me.

The stand is quite substantial and made entirely of cast aluminum. It offers a 4.3-inch height adjustment with 15 degree tilt and 15 degree swivel to both sides. Movements are smooth and firm, projecting the monitor’s solid build quality. This is a premium display with ergonomics to match. So, unless you just plan on using the USB-C port in PbP mode, we recommend going with the AG493UCX2 due to its full resolution support over USB-C and a higher maximum refresh rate over DisplayPort.Information about the brightness of the screen. It is measured in candela per square metre (cd/m²).

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