If you don’t have the budget to drive a four-wheeled Porsche, but want to put a legendary car brand on the table, the AOC AGON PRO PD27S is gaming monitor with a design inspired by the lines of her sports cars.
This model extends the range of monitors created in collaboration with Porsche Design and shares the same functional and artistic design platform as other models launched this year, such as the PD32M. Aside from the design and the Porsche marketing move, what matters most about the monitor (its panel features) isn’t bad at all.
AOC AGON PRO PD27S, beyond design
The monitor stands out from the outside and cast aluminum bracket sandblasted, s “Robust and functional construction and its unique shape, reminiscent of the steering wheel and steering wheel spokes of a sports car”, explain from AOC. On the back and on the sides, it has conical surfaces on its shell that follow the functional arrangement of the internal components. Metal mesh inserts – similar to car air intakes – hide the speakers on the left and right sides of the device.
Sections are indirectly illuminated with customizable RGB lighting (Light FX) for increased dynamics and better immersion. Its ergonomic stand allows you to adjust the height (150 mm), as well as tilt and swivel.
Your panel is at a good level. AND 10-bit flat IPS which promises great color accuracy and wide color palette support, 95% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB gamut. Its size is 27 inches diagonally, while its native QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution is perfect for balancing the image quality and graphics you need to move content.
The maximum refresh rate is 170 Hz, which isn’t bad at all for its screen size and 1 millisecond response time, which is standard for this type of gaming monitor. Supports Adaptive-Sync image synchronization technology to eliminate tearing and stuttering problems.
To power other uses, the PD27S is equipped with a 4-port USB 3.2 hub for connecting external devices such as keyboards, mice or flash drives or for charging mobile devices. To complete the multimedia experience, it has dual 5W speakers enhanced with DTS.
A good monitor of this AOC AGON PRO PD27S, which offers interesting functions apart from the association with the Porsche brand. It is now available in physical and online Porsche Design stores, on the AOC portal and in the retail channel at an RRP €499.