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AOC Q24G4RE Review: 24-inch 1440p 180Hz monitor for around 600 PLN – is it worth it?
Review of the AOC Q24G4RE monitor, which offers 1440p resolution and 180Hz refresh rate in a 24-inch size. The monitor is characterized by good color reproduction, high brightness and low input lag, which makes it attractive for gamers and people working with graphics. However, it also has drawbacks, such as poor viewing angles and potential bleeding problems. In summary, it is an interesting option for people looking for a monitor with high image sharpness in a compact size, but it is worth considering 27-inch alternatives at a similar price.
1. 🔍 Introduction and first impressions: Budget monitor with emphasis on the panel
- ✅ AOC Q24G4RE is a 24-inch monitor with 1440p resolution and 180Hz refresh rate on an IPS panel.
- ✅ It costs around 600 PLN and is practically one of a kind on the market.
- ⚠️ The monitor stand is simple and only allows tilting the screen.
- ⚠️ Available ports are HDMI, DisplayPort and headphone output - nothing fancy.
- ✅ The most important thing about this monitor is the panel.
00:00 - 01:10
1. 🔍 Introduction and first impressions: Budget monitor with emphasis on the panel
- ✅ AOC Q24G4RE is a 24-inch monitor with 1440p resolution and 180Hz refresh rate on an IPS panel.
- ✅ It costs around 600 PLN and is practically one of a kind on the market.
- ⚠️ The monitor stand is simple and only allows tilting the screen.
- ⚠️ Available ports are HDMI, DisplayPort and headphone output - nothing fancy.
- ✅ The most important thing about this monitor is the panel.
01:11 - 05:30
2. 🎨 Image quality: Factory colors, distortions and settings
- ✅ The monitor uses PFS backlighting, which provides saturated colors, especially red and green.
- ✅ It natively covers 94% of the DCI-P3 standard, which means very saturated colors.
- ✅ The color temperature is close to the D65 point, with a slight deviation towards blue.
- ✅ Color distortions are low, and skin tones look natural.
- ✅ The maximum brightness is around 360 nits, and the minimum is around 40 nits.
- ✅ The measured contrast is about 1100 to 1.
- ✅ The factory settings are very good, but they can be further improved by subtracting points of green and blue in the user settings.
05:31 - 07:58
3. ✅ sRGB Mode: Lowest distortions and great values
- ✅ The monitor does not have a separate sRGB mode, but the gamut can be changed in the menu.
- ✅ The color temperature in sRGB mode is even better than the factory setting, very close to the D65 point.
- ✅ Color distortion in sRGB mode is extremely low, around one.
- ✅ sRGB mode is insane and a huge plus for people looking for a cheaper monitor with low distortion.
07:59 - 10:56
4. ⚠️ Cons: Pixel density, bleeding and viewing angles
- ✅ High pixel density makes the image very sharp.
- ⚠️ The test unit has a problem with bleeding and IPS glow.
- ⚠️ The viewing angles are very poor, which causes loss of brightness and changes in colors even when sitting directly in front of the monitor.
10:57 - 13:36
5. 🎮 Gaming: Input lag, smearing and G-Sync
- ✅ Input lag is good.
- ✅ Pixel response time is very good after changing the overdrive power to "Faster". Average value around 4 milliseconds.
- ✅ G-Sync works great, without flickering.
- ✅ It is recommended to limit the frames to 178 so that the synchronization always works.
- ✅ With G-Sync enabled and a low number of FPS, it is recommended to reduce the Overdrive power to "Fast" to avoid overshoot.
13:37 - 15:17
6. 💡 Strobe and MBR Sync: A redundant function?
- ⚠️ The monitor has an MBR Sync strobe, which can be turned on simultaneously with G-Sync.
- ⚠️ The difference with the strobe enabled is very small, strobe crosstalk is visible.
- ⚠️ The MBR Sync function is very weak and gives little, it is not recommended to use it.
- ⚠️ The strobe can cause eye fatigue, burning eyes or headaches.
15:18 - 15:50
7. 🎮 PS5: Cooperation with the console
- ✅ The monitor automatically turns on in HDR mode when connected to PS5, but it is recommended to turn it off.
- ✅ The monitor accepts 4K 60 Hz and 1440p 120 Hz signals.
15:51 - 17:55
8. 🏆 Summary: Is it worth buying the AOC Q24G4RE?
- ✅ There are only two 24-inch 1440p monitors on the market with a refresh rate of at least 144 Hz and an IPS panel.
- ✅ AOC Q24G4RE has a lot of pluses, such as good factory settings, high brightness, good contrast and high pixel density.
- ✅ It is a good monitor for gamers, with good smearing, input lag and great synchronization.
- ⚠️ Cons include potential light leakage and poor viewing angles.
- ✅ It is worth considering 27-inch monitors at a similar price.