AOC U28G2XU2 144Hz 4K IPS with HDMI 2.1
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A 28″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) IPS-type panel is used, most likely the Innolux M280DCA-E7B AAS (Azimuthal Anchoring Switch) panel. This includes a light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface, with a 144Hz refresh rate supported. Adaptive-Sync also features, including AMD FreeSync Premium with 48 – 144Hz VRR range plus LFC. A 1000:1 static contrast ratio is specified alongside 178°/178° viewing angles and true 8-bit colour. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 370 cd/m² (400 cd/m²+ HDR peak) typical maximum luminance and 93% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Basic HDR10 support is included, at the VESA DisplayHDR 400 level. This allows effective use of the reasonably generous gamut alongside 10-bit colour processing, but doesn’t require particularly high luminance by HDR standards or require local dimming to enhance contrast. Rudimentary local dimming with 8 dimming zones is included on some other similar models, that may or may not be the case here.
A 1ms grey response time is specified alongside a 1ms MPRT response time, using the MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) strobe backlight setting which can be used instead of VRR if you wish. A ‘Low Input Lag’ mode also features. The included stand attaches centrally using a quick-release mechanism and is fully adjustable, including 130mm (5.12 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. The included stand can be removed to reveal provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. The ports face downwards and include; 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (plus upstream), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 DP 1.4 ports (with DSC), a 3.5mm headphone jack and an AC power input (internal power converter). 2 x 3W speakers are included for basic sound output, whilst 2-device PbP and PiP is supported.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor will be available from July 2022 with an MSRP of ~£690.
