The G-Sync Rollout Continues: Acer and AOC Get In On The Action

When ASUS gave the world its first G-Sync monitor last month, called the Republic of Gamers SWIFT PG278Q, NVIDIA told us that it was just the beginning. As it happens, the company wasn’t lying. Last week, Acer introduced both a 4K and 1080p option, and this week, AOC follows-up with a 1080p option of its own.

Let’s start with Acer. Its 4K G-Sync display is called XB280HK, is 28-inches, and retails for $799. That pricing might seem a little odd given the fact that ASUS’ 27″ G-Sync display is the same price, but the big difference boils down to refresh rate: Acer’s display is 60Hz, while ASUS’ is 144Hz (120Hz in 3D). Those not needing 4K can instead opt for the XB270H. This 1080p display matches the ASUS one just mentioned in terms of refresh rate, and costs $599.

Acer’s XB280HK G-Sync Monitor

Acer says that its XB280HK delivers up to 1.07 billion colors, whereas the XB270JH settles with 16.7 million. Both displays have a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a 300cd/m2 brightness, and 72% NTSC color saturation. Like the ASUS PG278Q, these displays include just a single video connector, DisplayPort. Also found here are 4 USB 3.0 ports.

AOC’s initial G-Sync offering is the G2460PG, a 24-inch 1080p display. Like the Acers above, this display also has a 300cd/m2 brightness, a single DisplayPort connector, as well as five USB 3.0 ports (I’d assume one of those connects to the PC). This particular display is retailing for $449, making it the most affordable G-Sync monitor to date – but, it’s also the smallest.

I am still in the midst of delving deep into testing with ASUS’ PG278Q, and if companies would stop releasing new products out of thin air, it’d be much easier to complete. Nonetheless, expect my full look at that display very soon.