SeekerAOC Agon AG493UCX
Though it doesn’t render HDR as well as some more expensive monitors, the AOC Agon AG493UCX delivers everything else necessary for a killer gaming experience. FreeSync and 120Hz unite with excellent contrast and tremendous width to bring players deep into the gaming environment. It’s a great alternative to multiple displays.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- 49" class AGON Professional grade curved gaming monitor with Dual QHD 5120x1440 resolution (It is like having 2x QHD monitors side-by-side).Mounting Type: Wall Mount
- Aspect Ratio is 21:9
- Immersive 1800R curved VA panel with 1ms (MPRT) response time and 120Hz refresh rate (via DP 1. 4) with Adaptive-Sync for smooth gaming
- Stunning imagery with DisplayHDR 400 certified performance and 121. 6% sRGB and 90% Adobe RGB color gamut coverage, ideal for photo editing
- Mobile device-ready with USB-C input for convenient docking (DP alt mode for display signal) and charging of your device at the same time (up to 65W via USB-PD)
PROS
+ High resolution
+ HDR and DCI-P3 color
+ Accurate image
+ Good contrast
CONS
- Lack of selective dimming limits HDR contrast potential
- Minimum brightness setting only goes down to 120 nits
- Curve can make horizontal lines (like in spreadsheets) look slightly distorted
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on March 06, 2020
Though it doesn’t render HDR as well as some more expensive monitors, the AOC Agon AG493UCX delivers everything else necessary for a killer gaming experience. FreeSync and 120Hz unite with excellent contrast and tremendous width to bring players deep into the gaming environment. It’s a great alternative to multiple displays.
80
By PCMag on February 21, 2020
AOC's Agon AG493UCX is a 49-inch ultra-wide monitor that provides an enjoyable gaming experience and does a decent job handling multimedia content, as well.
70
By TechAdvisor on January 15, 2021
As impressive as this screen is for some titles, it’s not for every game or application, and those limitations might become irritating if you switch to using different software. The hardware is nicely specified, and reasonably priced, but isn’t for everyone.
80
By IGN on June 25, 2020
The AOC Agon AG493UCX provides the same 49-inch ultrawide experience with a 1440p picture and 120Hz refresh rate as the Samsung CRG9 at a fraction of the cost. It’s a boon for gamers on a budget looking to upgrade their rig to ultrawide immersion.
90