Tom's Hardware Verdict

The AOC U27G4XM isn’t perfect, but when it comes to game performance and image quality, it has no equal for the price, or even for twice the price. It’s the king of speed and value in the 27-inch 4K category.

Pros

+ Bright, sharp and colorful picture

+ Local dimming works for SDR and HDR

+ Accurate without calibration, even better with

+ Extremely low input lag with smooth panel response and overdrive

+ USB ports

Cons

- No OSD joystick

- Wobbly stand

- No internal speakers

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