AOC Presents 27" U27B3A and U27B3AF, Affordable 4K Monitors with IPS Panels

[Nomad76]

Display specialist AOC is excited to unveil two new ultra-high definition (UHD) monitors designed for home and office users: the 27" (68.6 cm) AOC U27B3A and U27B3AF. These monitors offer exceptional clarity and vivid colours, making them perfect for a wide range of daily tasks, from spreadsheet work and web browsing to light photo editing and media consumption of any kind. With an impressive pixel density of 163 pixels per inch (PPI), the U27B3A and U27B3AF deliver incredibly sharp and detailed visuals, elevating the user experience to new heights.

Key features of the U27B3A and U27B3AF

• 27" IPS panel with UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) and 60 Hz refresh rate, providing unparalleled clarity with 163 PPI and vivid, accurate colours thanks to the 10-bit colour depth.
• HDR10 compliant for a more dynamic and lifelike viewing experience.
• Adaptive-Sync technology ensures smooth, tear-free visuals.
• Fast response times of up to 4 ms GtG for crisp, blur-free images.
• Built-in 2x 2 W speakers for a seamless audio experience without additional hardware.
• LowBlue mode and Flicker-Free technology for increased viewing comfort.

Unmatched clarity and detail
With a resolution of 3840 x 2160 on a 27" screen, the U27B3A and U27B3AF offer an incredible pixel density of 163 PPI, ensuring that every image and text appears razor-sharp and highly detailed. This level of clarity is particularly beneficial for tasks that require precision, such as photo editing, graphic design, and even reading small text in documents or spreadsheets. Its common 27" size allows it to be integrated in a variety of setups. The IPS panel technology provides wide viewing angles and accurate colour reproduction, making these monitors suitable for collaborative work and sharing content with others.

Enhanced comfort and versatility with the U27B3AF
For users who prioritise ergonomics, the U27B3AF features a height-adjustable stand (HAS) with 110 mm of travel, allowing for a more customisable and comfortable viewing experience. Both models incorporate LowBlue mode and Flicker-Free technology to reduce eye strain and fatigue during extended periods of use, ensuring that users can work or enjoy entertainment comfortably for hours on end.

Affordable quality with the U27B3A
AOC understands that not everyone requires advanced ergonomic features or already use alternative mounting solutions, which is why the U27B3A comes with a simple stand that keeps the monitor steady and secure while maintaining an attractive price point. This makes the U27B3A an excellent choice for budget-conscious home and office users who still desire the benefits of a high-quality UHD display. The U27B3A also offers a VESA mount option (100 x 100 mm) just like the U27B3AF, so users can mount the display to a monitor arm for increased comfort, too.

Expanding the B3 Series
The U27B3A and U27B3AF join AOC's growing B3 Series for homes and small/medium-sized businesses, which already includes a range of 24" and 27" QHD and Full HD resolution models. The recently launched AOC Q27B3CF2, a 27" QHD monitor with USB-C connectivity and a 100 Hz refresh rate, caters to users who require higher resolution and advanced features. With the addition of the U27B3A and U27B3AF, AOC continues to expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of home and office users.

Pricing and availability
The AOC U27B3A and U27B3AF monitors offer exceptional clarity, vibrant colours, and a range of features that enhance both productivity and entertainment.

The AOC U27B3A with the basic stand will be available from June 2024 at an attractive MSRP of £189.99, while the AOC U27B3AF with the height-adjustable stand will be available from June 2024 at an MSRP of £199.99.

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[natr0n]

I dont trust aoc much now. I gave a 144Hz monitor to my brother and it got lines running across it now. They have bad qc issues or something.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Hopefully these are better than the U2868PQU that I had, as it's by far the worst monitor I've ever owned.
It had so many issues and I wasn't the only one having issues with that model.
Admittedly that's a 10 year old model, but still.

I dont trust aoc much now. I gave a 144Hz monitor to my brother and it got lines running across it now. They have bad qc issues or something.

I had vertical lines across the right side of the display, on the model mentioned above, but only sometimes.
The display would also glitch and turn off at times and the only way to make it work again, was to pull the power and leave it for a minute.
The most painful issue was that the speakers would start to squeal at full volume at random.

 

[P4-630]

I got a 1440p 165Hz Dell, very reliable, using it since 2017, would buy a Dell again.

 

[PLAfiller]

Seem like a great deal, their previous budget offering from the series: AOC U27V4EA got some nice reviews in general. The AOC U27B3AF with adjustable stand is definitely the better option. May be throw in some basic KVM with one USB-C on the side/back? Too much for this price point? I don't know.

 

[Nomad76]

Seem like a great deal, their previous budget offering from the series: AOC U27V4EA got some nice reviews in general. The AOC U27B3AF with adjustable stand is definitely the better option. May be throw in some basic KVM with one USB-C on the side/back? Too much for this price point? I don't know.

Both have HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, Headphone out (3.5 mm) and pretty much that's it for this price

 

[Caring1]

Never had any problems with my AOC Monitor, I'd buy another.

 

[Gigaherz]

Nice Contendors for a tripple 4k Setup
Good to see Budget 4k Stuff

 

[ARF]

Good offers. Just don't forget to use high quality DP cables with these - Ugreen 16K DP 2.1 cable would suffice.

I dont trust aoc much now. I gave a 144Hz monitor to my brother and it got lines running across it now. They have bad qc issues or something.

Maybe try to use your warranty service, and RMA the faulty one?

 

[natr0n]

Good offers. Just don't forget to use high quality DP cables with these - Ugreen 16K DP 2.1 cable would suffice.



Maybe try to use your warranty service, and RMA the faulty one?

Amazon
Ordered on November 4, 2020

AOC website
AOC Monitors
3 years / 36 months (all models)

Oh well.


I did get it working that it shows a single black line only from what it was before glitching out.

 

[phints]

IPS technology is nothing to talk about in 2024. Let's see what this tech is capable of (and yes I still use it as my main monitors):

1. Terrible black levels, most only do around 1000:1, poor compare to VA or especially OLED.
2. Terrible backlight bleed/IPS glow plaguing this tech for decades. Much worse than VA or especially OLED.
3. Poor pixel response time, "1ms" monitors are all false advertising and at best are really 5ms. Better than VA, comparable to TN, but terrible compared to OLED.
4. Decent colors, but are not vivid or accurate compared to OLED.
5. Decent viewing angles, a little better than VA, but poor compared to OLED.
6. Middling power consumption, often a bit better than OLED.
7. Incapable of good HDR, even with local dimming looks bad compared to OLED.

What IPS offers in 2024 is a decent experience at a cheap price. Nothing more.

 

[Onasi]

Just a small nitpick here:

Decent colors, but are not vivid or accurate compared to OLED.

Accuracy isn’t the function of the panel type. As long as the color gamut is wide enough for what one needs, any panel technology can be accurate. You can calibrate a TN to be reasonably accurate. Most professional color work monitors are IPS. The stuff from NEC and Eizo, I mean. So is the Apple XDR Display.

 

[ARF]

IPS technology is nothing to talk about in 2024. Let's see what this tech is capable of (and yes I still use it as my main monitors):

1. Terrible black levels, most only do around 1000:1, poor compare to VA or especially OLED.
2. Terrible backlight bleed/IPS glow plaguing this tech for decades. Much worse than VA or especially OLED.
3. Poor pixel response time, "1ms" monitors are all false advertising and at best are really 5ms. Better than VA, comparable to TN, but terrible compared to OLED.
4. Decent colors, but are not vivid or accurate compared to OLED.
5. Decent viewing angles, a little better than VA, but poor compared to OLED.
6. Middling power consumption, often a bit better than OLED.
7. Incapable of good HDR, even with local dimming looks bad compared to OLED.

What IPS offers in 2024 is a decent experience at a cheap price. Nothing more.

Yup, OLED is the best.
Then VA, followed by IPS, and finally TN is the lowest quality.

The highest quality displays are AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak).

 

[Assimilator]

We don't need cheap IPS 4K panels, we need cheap 4K panels running at higher than 60Hz.

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Can this even hold a candle to the Samsung UR55 28? (4K 60 Hz) (which I got in 2021 or 2022, IIRC)