AOC AGON AG275QXL Review – The League of Legends Monitor

1. Introduction2. Design3. On-screen Display (OSD)4. Panel Analysis5. Response Times6. System Latency7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Here at KitGuru we review plenty of monitors, but I can safely say we have never reviewed one quite like the AOC AGON AG275QXL. With it's prominent League of Legends styling, including RGB lighting in the base of the stand and Hextech design elements, it has to be one of the most eye-catching screens to ever pass through our labs.

Leaving that to one side for now though, a monitor could have the most visually appealing design in the world, but if the underlying panel is no good, it would be useless. Thankfully, AOC has really delivered with the AG275QXL; from a technical perspective, I really can't complain at all. Its colours are bright and punchy, the response times are impressive and I had a great time playing a bunch of games on this screen – not just LoL.

Of course, the League of Legends design will split opinion, and I can definitely see it limiting the monitor's appeal as I don't think anyone would buy this screen if they didn't play LoL. Even if you love League, you may not want the game's logo plastered over your monitor. Still, I have no doubt that the game's hardcore fans will find a lot to like with the overall look, while the addition of RGB lighting that synchronises with in-game actions is a nice touch.

My one real concern is that the League of Legends branding clearly comes at a cost. That's because the AG275QXL is currently up for pre-order for £400 from Overclockers UK, when other high refresh-rate 1440p IPS displays, like the iiyama GB2770QSU, can be found for over £100 less. The iiyama is admittedly much more of a budget option, but even more a premium screen like the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q, complete with RGB lighting and a metal stand, still costs £50 less than the AOC.

Even then, the fact remains that the AOC AGON AG275QXL is undeniably a very solid performer, it's just worth bearing in mind that if you're not sold on the League of Legend branding, you could save a few quid by looking elsewhere.

The AG275QXL is currently listed for pre-order for £399.95 from Overclockers UK HERE.

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Pros

• Unique League of Legends design.
• Fast response times.
• Very good colour accuracy.
• Latency is not an issue.
• High refresh-rate 1440p is the current PC gaming ‘sweet spot'.

Cons

• Design could be seen as gaudy.
• Fairly high price compared to other competitors.

KitGuru says: As a gaming monitor, the AG275QXL excels with its fast response times and punchy colours. Whether or not you it appeals to you will come down to how you feel about paying £400 for a League of Legends-branded screen.

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