Rank #9 in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399
AOC C27G4Z2 27" FHD Curved Gaming Monitor, 260Hz, Fast VA, 0.3ms
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 72
- Rank
- #9
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The C27G4Z2 lists the highest refresh rate in our ranking. The specification table describes a Fast VA panel at FHD 1080p running at 260Hz, with a 3000:1 contrast ratio, 300 candela per square metre brightness, 178 degree viewing angles, HDR10 and Adaptive Sync, and FreeSync Premium is named in the adaptive sync field.
Connectivity as listed is DisplayPort and HDMI, and the stand is one of the few in this group with height adjustment. At the time of collection the listing carried 72 ratings at 4.4 stars, a small but growing sample. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 72 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Screen Finish Type | Matte |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 |
| Refresh Rate | 260 Hz |
| Display Type | VA |
| Display Technology | Fast VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178 Degrees |
| Image Brightness | 300 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Picture Quality Enhancement Technology | HDR10, Adaptive Sync |
| Screen Size | 27 Inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.9D x 61.2W x 51.6H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 5.44 kg |
| Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Voltage | 28 Volts |
| Network Connectivity Technology | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Hardware Connectivity | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399.
Rank #1
LG UltraGear OLED GX7 27GX704A, 27" QHD, 240Hz, 0.03ms, HDMI 2.1
£399.00
Rank #2
KTC 27" QHD Gaming Monitor, 200Hz (210Hz OC), Fast IPS, Built-in Speakers
£159.99
Rank #3
CRUA 27" Curved Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 180Hz/200Hz, 1800R, 1ms
£96.89
Rank #4
KOORUI 27" Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, IPS, HDR400, 1ms
£129.99
Questions people ask
What refresh rate does it list?
260Hz.
What panel type and contrast are listed?
A Fast VA panel with a 3000:1 contrast ratio.
Is the stand height adjustable?
Yes, the listing describes height adjustment.
What resolution is it?
FHD 1080p, listed as 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Which adaptive sync is named?
FreeSync Premium appears in the adaptive sync field.
How many ratings does it have?
72 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars.
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