AOC C27G1 review: A 144Hz gaming monitor with one major flaw

On the plus side, no matter which overdrive setting I chose, there weren’t any signs of inverse ghosting or significant impact on the input lag.

Its 144Hz refresh rate makes for buttery smooth gaming, and with AMD FreeSync technology built-in, you’ll be able to enjoy tear-free gaming with a compatible AMD graphics card.

If you’ve got an Nvidia graphics card, you’ll have to resort to using V-Sync to eliminate tearing. However, I’d not sacrifice the responsiveness of the panel for the visual experience, as V-sync adds a lot of unwanted input lag. You’ll still be able to run the monitor in Full HD at 144Hz.

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The AOC C27G1 is certainly a good gaming monitor and ticks almost every box: it features a fast 144Hz panel, excellent colour reproduction and is appropriately designed.

However, its peak brightness is a letdown, especially when compared to the Samsung CFG70, which outshines it in every response time mode. At the time of writing, both monitors can be found for the same price, and if I was asked to give a recommendation for a 144Hz 1080p gaming monitor, I’d pick the CFG70 over the C27G1.

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