The AOC 24G2U is a 24″ 1080p 144 Hz IPS gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync, 1ms MPRT, a fully ergonomic design and an affordable price.
For gamers on a tight budget, it’s the ideal gaming display many have been waiting for.
In addition to 24-inch, it is also available in a 27-inch variant, the AOC 27G2. Next, we are going to talk to you about the performance offered by the AOC 24G2U gaming monitor and our opinion about it.
- 23.8-inch screen
- flat panel
- IPS panel
- Full HD resolution
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 250nit brightness
- Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 / 20,000,000:1 (dynamic)
- 144 Hz refresh rate
- Response time: 4ms GTG / 1ms MPRT
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- Connections: 2 HDMI 1.4, 1 Display Port, 1 VGA, headphone output
Design
The design of the AOC 24G2U gaming monitor with IPS panel is impressive considering its price. It has a full ergonomic stand with height adjustment up to 130mm, 90° pivot, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/22° tilt, and compatibility with 100x100mm VESA mounts.
Rear design AOC 24G2U gaming monitor
The monitor’s OSD menu is well-organized and has all the features and tools you could possibly need, but navigating via the four hotkeys, found under the bottom bezels, isn’t ideal as we’ve grown accustomed to. to the joysticks.
OSD menu monitor settings AOC 24G2U
In addition, the stand is sturdy and features cable management, while the screen is covered in a matte anti-reflective coating. The bezels are matte black and ultra-thin.
Rear Design – Opinion AOC 24G2U
Connectivity
Connectivity options include two HDMI 1.4 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.2 input, VGA, and a headphone jack. FreeSync supports HDMI and DisplayPort with a VRR range of 48-144Hz.
Picture quality
The AOC 24G2U monitor is based on a PANDA IPS panel with wide 178° viewing angles, a specified maximum brightness of 250 nits (even exceeding 300 nits), a static contrast ratio of ~1,000:1 and an interposed 8-bit color depth (6-bit + 2-bit FRC), which is indistinguishable from true 8-bit depth in actual use.
This is an entry-level, high refresh rate IPS display that serves as an alternative to the popular TN and VA models.
As well as offering the most accurate color reproduction and widest viewing angles, IPS panels also offer a good balance between the TN and VA variants when it comes to overall performance and image quality.
And there’s more: VA panels offer the best contrast ratio (~3,000:1), which translates into deeper blacks, unlike TN and IPS screens, with a contrast ratio of ~1,000:1 .
However, IPS panels still offer more vivid colors and do not have the black spot issues associated with most VA panels, which is why most users prefer IPS technology.
IPS monitors typically have a faster pixel response rate than VA panels, which means you won’t notice dark pixel specks in fast-moving games.
AOC 24G2U Full HD Gaming Monitor
Although its response time is not as fast as some TN panels, it is fast enough to eliminate most motion blur and creep from fast-moving objects.
Best of all, the AOC 24G2U is factory calibrated to Delta E < 2, which is adequate for basic color tasks. For professional use, there are better color critical displays, of course, but for basic content creation the AOC 24G2U will do just fine.
Additionally, the monitor covers 126% of the sRGB color space for more saturated, true-to-life colors. Not all users prefer this saturated look, as it makes colors look neon-like: reds can look pink, yellow is kind of orange, etc.
Luckily, the AOC 24G2U has an sRGB mode, which limits the color gamut to the standard sRGB space for more accurate color reproduction.
Unfortunately, in this sRGB mode, the brightness is locked at 90/100, and there is no way to lower it. Some users might find this mode too bright, especially in a dark room.
Given that this is a 24″ screen, the 1080p resolution provides a decent pixel density of 92.56 PPI (pixels per inch), which translates to plenty of available screen real estate and crisp, non-pixilated detail.
But here’s the kicker: 1080p isn’t too taxing on the GPU/CPU, allowing you to take full advantage of the monitor’s 144Hz refresh rate, even on budget or mid-range PCs.
You can also download the AOC G-Menu desktop app and manage all settings there.
The AOC 24G2U has all the standard gaming features found on its G1U and G2U series of displays, including AOC Shadow Control and AOC Game Color for quick gamma curve/color saturation adjustments.
Also, there’s the HDR Effect feature, which simulates HDR (high dynamic range), but it’s more of a gimmick than an actual feature you’d want to use.
Gaming monitor 144 Hz Freesync AOC 24G2U
Other useful features include low blue light mode (with four different intensity presets), frame counter, low input lag mode, three gamma presets, three pre-calibrated image presets (FPS, RTS and Racing), as well as three fully customizable image profiles.
Although AOC does not specify the speed of the gray-to-gray (GtG) response time of the 24G2U display, PANDA claims a speed of 7.5ms, which AOC managed to get down to ~5ms with the use of overdrive.
In a nutshell, a little bit of motion blur is noticeable in fast-paced games, but much less than what can be seen on VA panels.
And the good news? Gamers on a budget will finally be able to enjoy competitive FPS titles with excellent image quality, but without any prominent motion blur.
In addition, the AOC 24G2U has four response time overload modes (Off, Weak, Medium, and Strong). For best results you can use strong mode, but be aware that at lower frame rates it can introduce excessive pixels or reverse ghosting, in which case use medium mode.
As for input lag, the AOC 24G2U only has ~4ms of lag at 144Hz, which is unnoticeable.
Another crucial thing to keep in mind regarding IPS panel displays is IPS brightness, which is an expected downside of this panel technology.
This is that when excess light passes through the panel, there is a noticeable glare in the corners of the screen.
The intensity of IPS brightness varies between different monitor units. It is usually only noticeable when you have a black background on the screen with a high brightness setting and no ambient lighting in the room. It is completely manageable, except in the most extreme cases, ie faulty panels.
Putting the Overdrive on “Boost” activates the MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) technology, which through the backlight further reduces the perceived motion blur. However, MBR introduces screen flickering, which is invisible to the human eye, but can cause headaches for those sensitive to flickering after prolonged use.
Also, the MBR reduces the maximum brightness of the screen, but you can adjust the frequency of the backlight in the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu of the monitor and find the perfect ratio of motion clarity and brightness for you.
You can also use AMD FreeSync, which offers a variable refresh rate for compatible graphics cards, to completely eliminate screen tearing and stuttering.
The FreeSync range of the AOC 24G2U is 48-144Hz, and it works with compatible NVIDIA GPUs without issue as it is officially certified as “G-SYNC Compatible”. Please note that you cannot use FreeSync and MBR simultaneously.
When the MBR is not active, the backlight of the AOC 24G2U 144Hz monitor does not flicker, since it does not use PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) to regulate the brightness.
Other alternatives
As an alternative, you can consider the LG24GN650 or the HP X24. They offer a faster GtG response time speed of 1ms, but do not support a wide color gamut.
Another good thing about these new 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS models in general is that the prices of the old VA models will come down.
Final opinion
The AOC 24G2U is, in our opinion, a great gaming monitor that is available at a fairly affordable price. It offers an incredibly smooth gaming experience with low input lag. Its refresh rate of 144 Hz and its exceptional response times make it an excellent option for gaming.
Its small screen size and 1080p resolution are a bit limiting for productivity, and its viewing angles are a bit narrow, resulting in a washed-out image when viewed from the side. However, it handles reflections well and is bright enough to avoid glare.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t support HDR and while contrast is pretty good for an IPS panel, blacks still look gray in the dark.
But making an assessment taking into account all its features and its price, in our opinion the AOC 24G2U does not have much competition. It offers a smooth gaming experience with gorgeous colors and lots of useful features.
See price AOC 24G2U
1ms 144Hz, Freesync, HDMI/DP/VGA, Height Adjustable
