The AOC Q2781PS Announced: 'Frameless' Rose Gold 27" QHD with Swarovski Crystals
by Anton Shilov on February 1, 2017 3:00 PM EST
AOC this week introduced two new 27” displays with thin bezels, a fancy asymmetric stand, an IPS panel and QHD resolution (2560×1440). The more expensive of the two monitors comes with a rose gold base as well as a rear embedded with Swarovski crystals.
When it comes to stylish computer hardware in general and displays in particular, it is not always easy to get something that is both aesthetically attractive and technologically advanced. High-quality backlighting requires space, and full-size connectors make devices thicker too, so sleek designs usually have certain compromises. AOC attempted to combine style and technology in its Q2781-series monitors, if having crystals on your monitor is your thing. The displays are based on AH-IPS panels featuring a 2560×1440 resolution suitable up to 350 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles, a 5 ms response time and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The manufacturer claims that the Q2718PQ and the Q2718PS displays can reproduce 16.77 million colors, and also claims “full sRGB” (but we would cautiously call it 99%).
The monitors have very thin bezels on all four sides and have asymmetric L-shaped stands as shown in the picture above. The AOC Q2781PQ has a silver stand and a regular black back panel. The AOC Q2781PS comes with a rose gold base, whereas its back panel is decorated with Swarovski crystals. The tilt of both displays can be adjusted, but the height is fixed.
| AOC Q2781-Series Displays | |||
| Q2781PQ | Q2781PS | ||
| Panel | 27" IPS | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | ||
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | ||
| Response Time | 5 ms (gray-to-gray) | ||
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² | ||
| Contrast | 1000:1 | ||
| Viewing Angles | 178°/178° horizontal/vertical | ||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.2331 × 0.2331 mm | ||
| PPI | 109 | ||
| Inputs | 1 × DisplayPort 2 × HDMI 1 × D-Sub |
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| Audio | 3.5-mm headphone jack | ||
| Color | Silver | Rose gold | |
| Bling | No Bling | Bling Bling | |
| Power Consumption | Standby | < 0.5 W | |
| Maximum | 45 W | ||
As for connectivity, the AOC Q2781-series displays have a DisplayPort, an HDMI header, a D-Sub input as well as a 3.5-mm headphone output. Keep in mind that D-Sub does not support HDCP and certain content may not playback when using such connectors. AOC mentioned that the Q2781-series monitors also feature the company’s Clear Vision video engine to upscale SD content to HD quality.
The AOC Q2781PQ is available now at Amazon.com for $349.99, which is below the MSRP of $499. The rose gold version with the Swarovski 'bling' (Ian's edit: each to their own) will be available in the coming months for $599.
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Meteor2 - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
I thought that. But perhaps it's constructed like an aluminium bicycle frame -- hollow, thin walls, but light and stiff. Replygeekman1024 - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - link
That stand is not giving me an impression that it's very stable. I do move my monitor around quite frequently, so I don't like that feeling at all.Even if it turns out to be rock solid stable, it still can't give me the ease of mind looking at it. I'll pass. Reply
Manch - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - link
Bedazzle your jeans, phone, purse, vag, and now monitor....did I miss any others? Who is this marketed to?! ReplyMattMe - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
Bling: "No Bling", "Bling Bling"!I approve of this. Reply
philehidiot - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
Actually almost wet myself at that for no good reason.Just it being the total opposite to this site's stringent adherence to deep technical analysis, perhaps. Reply
lopri - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
I have never heard of this company (AOC). Is this a subsidiary of ASUS or something? What else do they make? ReplyDespoiler - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
Rose gold is the Nickleback of colors. Replyphilehidiot - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - link
So they're going to cover the back with crystal but have made no effort to hide the ports? Eh? Have I missed something? Replyjwcalla - Friday, February 3, 2017 - link
no VESA mount Replyvicbee - Friday, February 3, 2017 - link
How long before monitors come like the newest tv's : ultra thin panels with all hardware located in the base? It's a no brainer. Reply