AOC G2460PG 24" Gaming Monitor, G-SYNC, FHD (1920x1080), TN Panel, 144Hz, 1ms, Height Adjustable, DisplayPort, USB

Pros: High refresh rate of up to 180 Hz without any overclocking artifacts (see "Other Thoughts" below) G-Sync and ULMB functions to get the most out of your gaming experience, all with an ultra-low 1ms response time (see OT) Stand is easy to assemble and maneuver with a cable management clip included (see OT) - this includes tilt, elevation, and rotation Comes with a dual-port USB3 hub (requiring a connection to the source PC) as well as a USB2 port and a USB fast-charge port (the latter does not require a connection to a PC in order to function) Comes with a 1.8-meter (5.9') DisplayPort cable and a 5' A-to-B USB3 cable for the hub No dead/stuck pixels or screen blotches, and screen uniformity as a whole was better than expected Additional NVIDIA 3D support requiring the use of separate hardware (NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit) which I did not test No speakers, which reduces complexity and manufacturing costs, minimizing potential issues with these notoriously quality- variable panels Relatively inexpensive on sale (see OT) 1080p and 24" can be advantageous (see OT) "Low Blue Light" setting for reduced eye strain Extremely bright (see OT) Decent TN panel - not great, but better than average with not much calibration required (see OT) as opposed to many competing products such as the ASUS PG248Q Matte (3H) finish reduces glare with minimal fuss I actually like the green line and overall design (grainy rather than glossy finish) but it might be distracting to some people (including the green G-Sync enabled light) 3-year parts & labor warranty, but it is only 1-year on the panel (see OT)

Cons: The ports on my revision are on the bottom of the monitor which is awkward in general Only a single DP port available - more is better (see OT) No software or significant extra features - although this might be a pro for some, like myself, as I desired a simple monitor dedicated to gaming Narrow viewing angles like all TNs with some yellowing at the lower corners when off-center Getting the most out of a G-Sync monitor takes some effort (see OT) but if you're willing to take the time you will be rewarded with an unparalleled gaming experience

Overall Review: In order to overclock this panel, in the OSD go to "Extras" then "OverClock." There you can set the "OverClock" item to "Enable" and the "MAX Refresh rate" to 160, 170, or 180 Hz. Set "Apply&Reboot" to "Yes" after that. You can then set the display to the selected max refresh rate in the NVCP and in games. I did not have any issues with overclocking this panel but your experience may vary as some people report lines or flickering in this mode. IPS panels in this category will have a response time of 4-5ms in comparison. One second divided by two times the response time gives you a good indication of a maximum discernible refresh rate: an IPS panel effectively tops out between 100 (5ms) and 120 (4ms) Hz/FPS, wherein this panel has no issues at 180 Hz and TN (1ms) can go up to 500 Hz. This difference is definitely noticeable between IPS and TN, but past 144 Hz or so on the TN it is difficult to see; the main advantage is a better G-Sync response range (see details below). G-Sync can run up to the monitor's set/overclocked refresh rate but ULMB tops out at 120 Hz. ULMB greatly lowers brightness when enabled. The monitor has separate, stored settings for the ULMB mode when enabled, allowing you to adjust brightness for it independently. ULMB reduces motion blur through the use of light strobing which is more evident to some than others but should only be used where you can consistently maintain 120 FPS. Monitor is VESA 100mm mount compliant. There is no HDMI port but keep in mind that HDMI can only run at 60 Hz on these panels anyway. If your intention is for PC-only there is no need for anything beyond the single DP port as this monitor does not have any additional possible functionality from multiple DP ports due to its relatively small size. The two main competitors for this panel are the Acer XB241H (which has speakers) and the ASUS PG248Q. Although it is often stated that all three have the same panel, the PG248Q actually has a full 8-bit variant (versus 6-bit + FRC) and it should be noted that this monitor (AOC G2460PG) has multiple revisions. The earlier revisions had lower contrast, an optional crosshair, and other issues that are no longer present. Having a smaller monitor at 24" can reduce the amount of eye-movement required for gaming and the 1080p resolution allows for higher sustainable refresh rates. My 1080 often struggles to maintain the 85+ sweet spot at 1440p. Running a 1440p monitor at a non-native resolution of 1080p often produces worse quality than 1440p DSR on a 1080p display. This monitor is at its best with a higher setting for brightness which may be jarring during the transition phase, especially if you have more than one monitor or currently have an IPS monitor. For calibration I use 54/80/110 (contrast/brightness/game color), Gamma3, 55/58/65 User Color Temp., although you can also set Digital Vibrance and other settings in the NVCP and there are also plenty of ICC profiles available for download. Brightness should be set much higher in ULMB mode. Overdrive should be set to "Light" for best performance and quality. In order to get the most out of this monitor for gaming, set both G-Sync and V-Sync enabled in the NVCP. The setting for V-Sync there does not enable V-Sync during the normal refresh rate range but rather holds frames to reduce tearing as you get closer to the monitor's maximum set refresh rate and does not add any latency. V-Sync should be disabled in all games. Additionally, a frame rate limiter should be used, preferably in game but with RTSS as a fall-back; in the former case, it should be set to -4 FPS from the maximum set refresh rate while it should be -2 FPS in the latter case. This keeps G-Sync from disabling near the upper range which will cause traditional V-Sync behavior to engage, adding massive latency. Make sure your refresh rate is also set properly in NVCP and in-game. I emphasize that you need to have the proper settings in order to get the full, real G-Sync experience, something a lot of users misunderstand. Check the ISO 9241 - 307 Class 1 specifications to understand what qualifies under the 1-year panel warranty. You may want to get additional protection if this time frame is insufficient. The sweet spot is the 85-120 FPS range on these monitors. Even a 1080 Ti may struggle to maintain that at 1440p in newer AAA titles. Some might prefer a 27" 1080p monitor instead, depending on budget. There are also 240 Hz panels now available if you play games like Overwatch, CSS, and MOBAs where FPS are often very high; you may also want to use Fast Sync and no FPS limit if your card can produce 2-3x your refresh rate. This is an excellent entry-level choice for NVIDIA card users, specifically in the 1060 to 1080 range. There is a FreeSync version of this monitor available for significantly less cost for AMD users. Keep in mind that G-Sync is generally a superior technology at lower FPS (30-60) and has better frame variance accommodation through its normal range.

Pros: -No defective pixels to be seen -144Hz refresh rate -G-Sync module -Decent colors when calibrated -Pixel overdrive adjustment -Comes with a plastic cable management strap-on -Pixel density at sweet spot -6-bit panel with high FRC for 8-bit colors -Gamma adjustment profiles

Cons: -TN panel -Visible dithering and/or flickering (see below) -Price

Overall Review: G-Sync, in it's own element, works amazingly well with most games. Variable refresh rate technology works to really improve the visuals of the game, but if the game is created in a poor manner, it will not hide engine stuttering and/or faults. Tomb Raider is a great example of how well optimized and streamlined the engine is; it work's perfectly with G-Sync, with not a single stutter to be seen. Now, there is visible dithering to be seen when G-Sync is on, and when the frame rate dips close to the 30fps limit. I'm not so sure as to why this is the case, but it probably is the direct result of the way the module interacts with DP 1.2, and the effect of polling the vblank interval. In any case, the dithering artifacts are usually seen when there are darker scenes. The G-Sync module also causes visible flickering when the game is loading something. Installing games on a solid state drive greatly mitigates the flickering, but due to the way G-Sync was created to prevent pixel anomalies, the module refreshes itself when the screen displays no activity; thus, flickering is the direct result of that. Some people claim they are greatly bothered by it, but honestly, as long as it doesn't happen while in the heat of the game, I don't have a problem with it. In fact, I'd rather have the game load everything beforehand, since this approach is well optimized for variable refresh rate situations. The panel is an AU Optronics M240HW01 V8.

Pros: Color depth similar to IPS 144hz refresh rate Less than 1ms response time G-sync built in

Cons: Only small con I can think of would be a nominal amount of back light bleed.

Overall Review: Fantastic monitor. I have been through 3 monitors searching for one that fit my needs. Read a review for this on google and was ecstatic to try G-sync without spending 800+ dollars. It comes with DisplayPort cable to get 144hz right out of the box. Best gaming monitor I have ever had.

Pros: 1. No dead pixels or any defects on the panel itself. 2. Aesthetically pleasing. The green accents give the monitor a very nice NVidia feel to it. The G-Sync logo on the top left is obvious but not annoying. I find the placement of the model number on the top right very helpful. No need to flip the entire thing around just to know what it is if I need to troubleshoot something years down the road. 3. The colors on this display are great. I started to notice things that I never did before on my old monitor. You can see all the different shades of black, no matter how similar they are. 4. Setup was super easy. Just hook up the provided DisplayPort cable to the monitor and your G-Sync ready GPU and it starts up right away. G-Sync was automatically enabled. 5. Gameplay is super smooth. I was skeptical about the whole G-Sync thing, but the hype is real folks. Older games like TF2 are now brand new experiences (melee combat is SO MUCH EASIER on a 144 hz screen). Newer games look fantastic with the colors, oh and super smooth too if you have the GPU horsepower. 6. The pixel density is just right. I am one of those gamers who does not like the look of Antialiasing (too fuzzy IMO). This monitor has nice sharp images. 7. The price was very right at the time of purchase (~$350). 8. Animations on Windows 10 look stunning at 144 hz.

Cons: I kind of have to be picky for this section, but here it goes. 1. I had problems starting up TF2 when I first used this display. Turns out Source does not like it when the refresh rate changes during startup. Make sure you set the refresh rate to 144 hz on the Windows desktop before you start playing. 2. The power brick gets warm to the touch, nothing serious however. 3. Being a 144 hz monitor you will need some serious GPU horsepower to take full advantage of G-Sync and the refresh rate, even at 1080p for modern titles. I have a GTX 980 running this baby so there's no real issue.

Overall Review: I have always wanted to experience G-Sync, but monitors utilizing this tech are very expensive, especially the 1440p ones. I was also skeptical about AOC as a brand. I never owned an AOC product until now. The price was right and I jumped on it and I am glad I did. You will not be disappointed with this product.

Pros: Very good quality, excellent color, large and the monitor is adjustable. It is a completely different experience going from a 60hz monitor to a 144hz GSync monitor. It's amazing how smooth and responsives games are now.

Cons: Only problem with this is it's still quite pricey especially when it's not on sale. I got it for 350 dollars but I would not pay $550 for one especially when it is only 24 inches and the max resolution is 1080p, but in some aspects it's almost better to go for a g sync monitor then a 1440p or 4k one. I do wish it was slightly larger maybe 27 inches.

Pros: I have bought three of these and used them for over 6 months now. Two of three were completely free of dead or stuck pixels upon receipt. Motion blur is undetectable to my eyes, 144 hz g-sync is silky, buttery smooth and lovely. Colors are vivid and panels are bright.

Cons: One of the panels had a single pixel that wanted to stay green at all times but it cleared up with a light touch of the hand when noticed, clearing up entirely within about a week.

Overall Review: I expected to compromise on quality but was pleasantly surprised instead.

Pros: -Everything already stated on the spec sheet -Pretty amazing color accuracy for TN -144hz w/ G-SYNC is actually mind blowing

Cons: -USB B hub connection is a bit too far to the edge

Overall Review: The first best purchase I made being a Samsung SSD, this monitor has already made gaming and desktop use feel so much better it's almost indescribable. Coming from an Acer 21.5" 1080p IPS, I was expecting a break in period for getting used to a TN panel again. I was wrong. Even out of the box this monitor surpassed my expectations. While I will say that for any 1080p display I believe 21.5" looks sharper, 24" is much better for immersion in games. I think 27" should be reserved for 1440p and up. There are many different OSD setups in guides available online for tweaking as well as some color profiles, although I've found that default setting aside from lowering gamma using windows color calibration to be more than sufficient. If you're nervous about the fact that this is a TN panel, don't be. Unless you like to slouch and look at your displays from a low or side angle, the viewing angles hardly matter at all. Looking up from the bottom everything gets darker while looking down from the top things get lighter. Looking at it from either left or right makes the farther side have a yellowish tinge. I actually prefer this as it forces you to sit straight up straight and look at the monitor straight on. As far as my con about the USB B hub, the input is just put in a strange position. It's on the far end of the inputs and the back of the monitor has a curve right where it is which makes plugging it in feel awkward, but I'm assuming it will be fine. If you setup this monitor correctly with 144hz and G-SYNC and you can't see a difference from a traditional 60hz monitor, I don't know what else to say. Do a side-by-side comparison if you can with a duplicate display and then see if you can't feel the difference. I know I can, and I definitely know I can't go back now.

Pros: G-sync is amazing i was worried i would not be able to tell the difference between 60hz v-sync and 144hz G-sync but now when i play at 60hz i get motion sick G-sync is truely game changing you will never look back i promise you.

Cons: nothing at all

Overall Review: it does not say it anywhere on the listing but it does come with a displayport cable. if you are on the fence about if you want to spend the money on this do it its worth every penny even if it costs alot of them. 144hz G sync is the way pc gaming is meant to be played you will not regret buying this monitor.