AOC Debuts New Curved Gaming Monitor

The AG455UCX is a 44.5″ curved surface monitor. AOC claims the monitor has 100% sRGB coverage (based on CIE 1931) and a 122% sRGB color gamut area (based on CIE 1931). It also has a 93% DCI-P3 coverage (based on CIE 1976) and a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut area (based on CIE 1976). Other features include PBP dual-screen display function, USB C interface, and KVM easy-to-use mode.

DisplayVA LCD with 1500R curvature
Resolution5120 x 1440 pixels (DQHD, 32:9)
Size44.5 inches
Pixel Density120 ppi
Color depth8 bit
Refresh rate165 Hz
Brightness400 nits (typical)
Response Time1 ms MPRT
Contrast ratio3,000:1
Interfaces3 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB-C, 4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x headphone output
ErgonomicsTilt, swivel, height adjustment, blue light filter, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), flicker-free backlight
Sync TechnologyFreeSync
HDR SupportDisplayHDR 400
Other FeaturesRemote control, telescope hook for headphones, motion blur reduction mode, two internal 5-Watt speakers, 30 degrees tilt,
Weight27.5 lbs (12.47 kg)
Size42.67 inches, width; 17.52-21.59 inches, height; and 12.42 inches, depth.
Source: AOC

This is probably, at best, a middle of the pack product for the target demographic. It’s a tough crowd to get right. Gamers are either in a position to go all out and fret over thousands of dollars of spending to get the ultimate setup, which few can afford, or they will get what is good enough at the best price, and then complain that it is not the ultimate setup and feel sorry for themselves for not being to afford to buy what they really wanted, or buying something just as something better comes out.

We have nothing to tell us whether this monitor is good enough or is priced right, but sometimes, these SKUs are there to get attention and not business. It just might be a great a conversation piece for gamers.