AOC AGON AG352UCG WQHD G-Sync Monitor Review

Peter Donnell / 7 years ago

Final Thoughts

Pricing

At £774.97 this is not a cheap monitor, but I think you knew that already. Personally, I think it’s incredible value for money, given the features on offer and the overall size of the display. If you feel it’s a bit expensive, you can pick up the 2560 x 1080 model for £599. That model comes with a 200Hz panel, but lack G-Sync. Personally, I don’t think 1080 is enough pixels for a display this big, and strongly recommend the 2440 x 2160 model for those who can spare the cash. At nearly £200 less than the rival Acer monitor, it’s more of a bargain than you might think.

Overview

I must admit that I’m completely won over by this monitor, and I guess that’s not so difficult, given its most redeeming feature is that it’s freaking massive. There’s something simple and primal in my mind that treats a bigger display panel like a cave man would treat the discovery of fire. Having that much real estate to feast your eyes on for work and gaming is quite simply, glorious.

Regarding resolution, I’m a 4K fan all day long. For me, the vertical resolution is a big deal, and I’ll still be switching back to my 3840 x 2160p display. I am very much tempted by 21:9, albeit only for gaming and movies. When it comes to my video and image editing, as well as my reviews, a 4K display is king, but of course, that’s very subjective.

Go Wide or Go Home!

The width of the screen does make up for a lot though. Being able to put three or four (dependant on the content) full-size browser windows side by side is fantastic. Of course, you can do the same with dual or triple monitors, but this is one unbroken display, one power supply, one display cable. For ease of use, that can’t be beaten. It’s also a lot cheaper than two or three 100 Hz G-Sync monitors.

The ultrawide format is impressive, and it’s growing regarding gaming support. For enjoying your favourite games, you can’t beat the immersion it offers short of going for VR. For movies that can fill the screen, it’s an incredibly cinematic experience, unlike anything you’re used to on a desktop system.

Should I Buy One?

It’s not perfect though, with a few minor hiccups, but honestly I’m clutching at straws here. The D-pad navigation sucks, although name a monitor with a good interface system… nope, I can’t either. The Red, Green, and Blue lighting is nice, but as the name may suggest, it’s not full RGB. I couldn’t care less, but I’m sure there are many who would like a more dynamic amount of customisation. There’s not a huge amount in terms of on-board calibration either, most users won’t care, but the enthusiast market who want to do more specific calibration haven’t got a lot to play with. Are any of these deal breakers? Hell no. This monitor is around still £200 less than its comparable rival monitors, for that alone, you should be putting your order in for one already, I mean, you read this far after all!

Pros

Good contrast ratios
100 Hz panel
G-Sync support
Excellent out-the-box calibration
Under lighting
Easy to adjust stand
Built-in USB and audio hub
Massive 35-inch panel
Cheaper than rival offerings

Cons

No full RGB lighting
More in-depth OSD options would be nice

“Ultra wide, ultra-fast refresh rate, huge pixel count, and 35-inches of glorious PC gaming. If that doesn’t sell you, the very competitive price should. Highly recommended.”