AOC G4 C27G4ZXU 27" Full HD 280Hz 0.3ms Curved Gaming Monitor - Height Adjustable, Built-in Speakers

At 280Hz with a 0.3ms response time, this AOC curved monitor is built for one specific problem: eliminating the gap between your input and what appears on screen. That matters most in fast-paced competitive titles — think CS2, Valorant, or any shooter where a frame of lag is the difference between hitting the shot and watching the kill-cam. The Fast VA panel also gives you deeper blacks than a typical IPS at this price point, which means darker game environments actually look dark rather than grey and washed out.

Who Is This For?

This monitor suits the competitive PC gamer who plays at high frame rates and wants the visual responsiveness to match — ideally someone whose GPU can actually push close to 280fps in their main titles, otherwise the headline spec becomes largely decorative. The 27-inch Full HD combination means pixels are relatively large at that screen size, so if you do photo editing, content creation, or simply prefer sharp desktop text, you will notice the lower pixel density. Look elsewhere if you want 1440p or work in colour-sensitive applications.

What Buyers Say

Owners of AOC's G4 series consistently praise the motion clarity and the surprisingly solid build quality for the price bracket, with the height-adjustable stand drawing particular appreciation — a feature many competitors quietly drop at this tier. The most common grumble centres on the built-in speakers, which are functional at best and disappointing at worst; most buyers end up ignoring them entirely. Some also note that Fast VA panels can show slight ghosting in very dark scenes compared to IPS alternatives, which is worth knowing before you buy.

The Deal

Currently priced at £119.99, down from £189.99, the saving is £70 — a solid 37% reduction. However, this product is newly tracked on our site, so we have no price history to confirm whether £189.99 represents a genuine long-term retail price or a inflated anchor. It warrants watching rather than an immediate purchase; if you're actively hunting gaming monitor deals, check our best gaming deals UK guide for context on where this sits against comparable options. At £119.99 this looks competitive — just confirm the "was" price holds up before you commit.