AGON by AOC Unveils the Ultra-wide AG405UXC 40-inch 144Hz Monitor

[btarunr]

AGON by AOC, the globally recognized gaming monitor and IT accessories brand, is set to redefine immersion in gaming with the launch of the AGON AG405UXC. This 40" (100 cm) flat ultra-wide (21:9) gaming monitor, part of the esteemed AGON series, is a powerhouse of performance, boasting an IPS panel with a 3440x1440 resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Designed to captivate and engage, the AG405UXC is poised to set a new standard in the ultra-wide gaming market.

The AG405UXC, with its 40" flat ultrawide IPS panel, offers an expansive gaming environment that engulfs the user in the gaming action. With a UWQHD resolution of 3440x1440, the AG405UXC provides a detailed and sharp image. The 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms MPRT response time ensure fluid and responsive gameplay. The AG405UXC is also a perfect companion for streamers and content creators, who can use the extra horizontal space to include their chat window or their streaming software, or use it to see the complete timeline when video editing their footage.


Superior performance in an ultrawide format
With its flat ultra-wide IPS panel, the AG405UXC is designed for gamers who prioritise high-speed performance and superior visual quality on a large display size. This monitor offers a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 1 ms MPRT response time, ensuring a high-speed gaming experience with fast-paced games.

The imposing size and ultra-wide 21:9 format of the AG405UXC offer a distinct advantage for gamers, particularly those engaged in strategy, simulation, and role-playing games. These genres often involve complex interfaces and extensive environments, and the additional screen real estate allows gamers to have a broader view of the game world. Gamers can also access multiple menus simultaneously without overcrowding the screen. The ultra-wide format also enhances the gaming experience in racing and flight simulation games, providing a wider field of view that mimics the natural human field of vision more closely. This can increase immersion and provide a competitive edge by allowing gamers to see more of the game world without needing to pan or scroll. The AG405UXC, with its combination of size, format, and high-performance features, is designed to elevate the gaming experience across a wide range of genres.

The AG405UXC also supports AOC's intuitive G-Menu software, allowing easy customisation of monitor settings, including colour, overdrive, and gaming-specific features such as Shadow Control, Low Blue Mode, Dial Point, and Frame Counter. It also offers settings for low input lag, ensuring quick and responsive gameplay, and Adaptive-Sync support for a tear-free and stutter-free gaming experience.

Furthermore, the monitor comes with a versatile stand with a wide range of tilt, swivel, as well as 150 mm height adjustment, providing comfort during extended gaming sessions. Additional features include a USB-C port with 90 W power delivery, a USB hub for convenient peripheral connection, and built-in speakers for a rich audio experience.

The AG405UXC will be available from June 2023 with an MSRP of £569.99.

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[Tek-Check]

Why yet another 1440p ultra-wide with low pixel density across 40 inches?

AGON, why? Where are 5K/2K 10-bit ultrawide monitors? Where is innovation in pixel density by monitor vendors?

 

[ARF]

Why yet another 1440p ultra-wide with low pixel density across 40 inches?

AGON, why? Where are 5K/2K 10-bit ultrawide monitors? Where is innovation in pixel density by monitor vendors?

Very good question. I guess their "idea" is to position this for a niche - only gamers who sit many metres away from the screen, and do expect the content itself to hide the poor image quality.

The panel is enormous for the given resolution, which means you will be able to differentiate the individual dots of the matrix extremely easily.
It will be extremely poor experience, by all standards.

I guess they have severe problems with the DisplayPort and HDMI standards, also the graphics cards media acceleration units which must be updated in order to support ultra-high resolution experience flawlessy.

The industry is a mess.

 

[geniekid]

At least make it 3840x1600 like the Alienware AW3821DW.

Why yet another 1440p ultra-wide with low pixel density across 40 inches?

AGON, why? Where are 5K/2K 10-bit ultrawide monitors? Where is innovation in pixel density by monitor vendors?

I think one big problem is monitor vendors want to target the gaming market, and you can't really do 5K2K >= 120Hz without having to implement DP2 (or DSC). Nvidia skipping DP2 for this generation definitely set back the industry as a whole.

 

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I guess they have severe problems with the DisplayPort and HDMI standards,

HDMI 2.1 ports at 48 Gbpps have had display IC since three years. There should not be issues with it. Nvidia has not updated their Gsync module to support anything above HDMI 2.0b at 18 Gbpa. Have you heard about any specific issues?
As for DisplayPort, I understand that DP 2.1 display IC is new, but chips have been available to vendors for some time.

Nvidia skipping DP2 for this generation definitely set back the industry as a whole.

That is true, but AMD does offer 54 Gbps ports on 7000 cards and 80 Gbps on workstation Pro cards already.
We had 6 companies at CES announcing that DP 2.1 displays would be coming later on in the year.
Besides, monitor vendors also need to take innovation leadership into their hands and don't wait until Nvidia farts.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

Why yet another 1440p ultra-wide with low pixel density across 40 inches?

AGON, why? Where are 5K/2K 10-bit ultrawide monitors? Where is innovation in pixel density by monitor vendors?

When is your company releasing their monitor?

 

[Tek-Check]

When is your company releasing their monitor?

I am not a company. I am customer who has been waiting for more than 5 years for ultrawide monitor BEYOND 3440/1440p, which I have at home. My question remains the same. Where is innovation and move beyond low pixel denstity for professionals and enthusiasts? Gamers are not the only target cohort on the planet. It's frustrating how low ambition monitor vendors show. Embarrassing.

4K TVs have already become mainstream and, most importantly, more affordable than ever before. Several hundred million 4K TV have been shipped to date globally. Why are monitors so behind?

 

[cws2115]

You guys are mad at the wrong players. It comes down to the panel makers to determine what we get. LG, Samsung, CSOT, AUO, BOE... etc

 

[ZetZet]

Why yet another 1440p ultra-wide with low pixel density across 40 inches?

AGON, why? Where are 5K/2K 10-bit ultrawide monitors? Where is innovation in pixel density by monitor vendors?

93 PPI is good for windows, you don't need scaling and it's easier to run games with it. It's a gaming monitor.

 

[Tek-Check]

93 PPI is good for windows, you don't need scaling and it's easier to run games with it. It's a gaming monitor.

I get that. I have one since 2018. There is little of anything else. Innovation has slowed.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

I am not a company. I am customer who has been waiting for more than 5 years for ultrawide monitor BEYOND 3440/1440p, which I have at home. My question remains the same. Where is innovation and move beyond low pixel denstity for professionals and enthusiasts? Gamers are not the only target cohort on the planet. It's frustrating how low ambition monitor vendors show. Embarrassing.

4K TVs have already become mainstream and, most importantly, more affordable than ever before. Several hundred million 4K TV have been shipped to date globally. Why are monitors so behind?

Beggars cant be choosers. If you have such a problem with it, do it yourself, otherwise stop crying.

 

[Tek-Check]

Beggars cant be choosers. If you have such a problem with it, do it yourself, otherwise stop crying.

I don't have any problem dude. I am expressing expectations from monitor vendors for users other than gamers. You don't like it? Don't reply.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

I don't have any problem dude. I am expressing expectations from monitor vendors for users other than gamers. You don't like it? Don't reply.

If you dont have a problem then dont complain about a company's product being released; be the change instead of just pointing fingers, or take your own advice and dont post at all.

 

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If you dont have a problem then dont complain about a company's product being released; be the change instead of just pointing fingers, or take your own advice and dont post at all.

Sorry, your comments are not going to prevent me from thinking aloud about the state of ultra-wides monitor market because every new release calls for reflection.

Sure, let gamers buy this and similar 1440p monitors, but it's not the end of the road for ultra-wides. We have seen some initial efforts to go beyond 1440p and those efforts need to be communicated to the public and vendors alike. 5K/2K panels have stopped at 60 and 72 Hz and this needs to continue towards and beyond 100/120Hz, both for gamers and professionals.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

Sorry, your comments are not going to prevent me from thinking aloud about the state of ultra-wides monitor market because every new release calls for reflection.

Sure, let gamers buy this and similar 1440p monitors, but it's not the end of the road for ultra-wides. We have seen some initial efforts to go beyond 1440p and those efforts need to be communicated to the public and vendors alike. 5K/2K panels have stopped at 60 and 72 Hz and this needs to continue towards and beyond 100/120Hz, both for gamers and professionals.

Feel free to start a monitor company and make the ultrawide you so desire for, otherwise you're just a keyboard warrior stuck sitting behind a screen with no one taking you seriously.

 

[Tek-Check]

Feel free to start a monitor company and make the ultrawide you so desire for, otherwise you're just a keyboard warrior stuck sitting behind a screen with no one taking you seriously.

Oh, please, spare me from this personal nonsense and start using imagination and some market knowledge in your comments.
There are gowing number of professional environments, from financial services, medical, creative, etc. that would benefit from improved ultra-wide monitor designs above 1440p and with higher refresh rates. Vendors need to do their research homework and see the world beyond clerk office worker and gamers.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

Oh, please, spare me from this personal nonsense and start using imagination and some market knowledge in your comments.
There are gowing number of professional environments, from financial services, medical, creative, etc. that would benefit from improved ultra-wide monitor designs above 1440p and with higher refresh rates. Vendors need to do their research homework and see the world beyond clerk office worker and gamers.

Wow sounds like you should start a company that makes these monitors instead of waxing poetically about "what ifs" on a random tech website forum.

 

[Tek-Check]

Wow sounds like you should start a company that makes these monitors instead of waxing poetically about "what ifs" on a random tech website forum.

It's not a "random" tech website forum. Workers from those companies should sing-up and read comments section to find out more after their press releases.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

It's not a "random" tech website forum. Workers from those companies should sing-up and read comments section to find out more after their press releases.

Clearly it's random because if industry insiders actually read and paid attention to what people type here they would have listened to you long ago no?

 

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Clearly it's random because if industry insiders actually read and paid attention to what people type here they would have listened to you long ago no?

You can bring horse to water, but you can't make it drink it.

 

[Deleted member 231663]

You can bring horse to water, but you can't make it drink it.

Calling them stupid certainly won't help. Maybe you should make the monitor yourself instead of depending on others