Fast-paced gaming screens in AOC’s line-up tend to sit in the G-series, and this 27-inch Q27B36X lands in that sweet spot between budget 1080p panels and pricier 4K options. With a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution on an IPS panel, it competes with popular 1440p 144Hz monitors from Acer Nitro and MSI G-series, aiming for sharper detail than Full HD without demanding top-end hardware.

Who is this for?

Anyone after a smoother jump from 60Hz, especially for shooters and racing games, will appreciate the 144Hz refresh rate, while IPS viewing angles help if you sit off-centre or use it for work between matches. HDR10 support is best seen as a compatibility tick for HDR content rather than a guarantee of TV-like punch, but it can still improve tone mapping in supported games.

• 27-inch WQHD: crisp text and cleaner edges than 1080p at this size
• 144Hz refresh: reduces motion blur and input lag feel versus 60Hz
• IPS panel: more consistent colours and viewing angles than typical TN