Introduction

The AOC U28G2XU2 is a 28-inch 4K gaming monitor, equipped with a 144 Hz IPS panel. It comes with a four port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and a pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs, making it an interesting choice for users who play PC and console games on the same screen, as they can seamlessly switch between 4K@144 via DisplayPort for PC gaming and productivity, and 4K@120 for PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X gaming.



The monitor carries the AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA DisplayHDR 400 badges. More importantly, the screen position is fully adjustable (height, tilt, swivel, pivot). Coming in at €520 in Europe, the AOC U28G2XU2 is the least expensive gaming monitor with the aforementioned technical specifications, so it will be interesting to explore if it cuts any important corners compared to its competitors.

Specifications

The Package

The AOC U28G2XU2 comes in a dark box that depicts the monitor from the front and back and lists its key features. The box was delivered to me with extra angled strips of cardboard affixed to all of its edges, which further improved its sturdiness and protected the insides.


The monitor is bundled with DisplayPort, HDMI and power cables. Surprisingly, there's no USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream cable in the box, so you'll have to buy one on your own. This is a weird thing to cheap out on. You also get a user manual, an energy label, and a blue place mat for your cups. There are probably some files on it, but as I've stopped using CD players around 10 years ago, I'm going to have to leave you guessing.