Comparison between:
- 27" AOC 27G42E
- 27" AOC Q27G4SMN

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

AOC 27G42EAOC Q27G4SMN
AOC 27G42EAOC Q27G4SMN
Model year20242025

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class27 in27 in
Diagonal685.985 mm
68.5985 cm
27.0073 in
2.2506 ft		684.7 mm
68.47 cm
26.9567 in
2.2464 ft
Width596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft		596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft
Height335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft		335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft
Panel typeIPSVA
Panel bit depth8 bits10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRCNoYes
Colors16777216 colors
24 bits		1073741824 colors
30 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9		1.778:1
16:9
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD / 1080p		2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel pitch0.311 mm
0.0311 cm
0.0122 in
0.001 ft		0.233 mm
0.0233 cm
0.0092 in
0.0008 ft
Pixel density81 ppi
32 ppcm		109 ppi
42 ppcm
Display area89.07 %89.04 %
BacklightW-LEDMini LED
sRGB128.2 %100 %
Adobe RGB (1998)91.7 %-
DCI P394 %97 %
Brightness300 cd/m²450 cd/m²
Peak brightness-1200 cd/m²
Static contrast1000 : 15000 : 1
Dynamic contrast80000000 : 180000000 : 1
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 1000
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °
Minimum response time1 ms
0.0010 s		1 ms
0.0010 s
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time)Response time - 0.3 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time)
Local dimming zones - 1152
Number of mini LEDs - 4608

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (digital)30 kHz - 200 kHz30 kHz - 450 kHz
Vertical frequency (digital)48 Hz - 180 Hz48 Hz - 300 Hz

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Electric current (A)-1.5 A
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (average)22 W37 W

Dimensions, weight and color

Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.

Width613.9 mm
61.39 cm
24.1693 in
2.0141 ft		614 mm
61.4 cm
24.1732 in
2.0144 ft
Height366.3 mm
36.63 cm
14.4213 in
1.2018 ft		366.4 mm
36.64 cm
14.4252 in
1.2021 ft
Depth51.2 mm
5.12 cm
2.0157 in
0.168 ft		60.5 mm
6.05 cm
2.3819 in
0.1985 ft
Weight3.44 kg
7.58 lbs		5.38 kg
11.86 lbs
Width with stand613.9 mm
61.39 cm
24.1693 in
2.0141 ft		614 mm
61.4 cm
24.1732 in
2.0144 ft
Height with stand449.7 mm
44.97 cm
17.7047 in
1.4754 ft		386.5 mm
38.65 cm
15.2165 in
1.268 ft
Depth with stand197.6 mm
19.76 cm
7.7795 in
0.6483 ft		240 mm
24 cm
9.4488 in
0.7874 ft
Weight with stand3.83 kg
8.44 lbs		6.92 kg
15.26 lbs
Box width690 mm
69 cm
27.1654 in
2.2638 ft		820 mm
82 cm
32.2835 in
2.6903 ft
Box height454 mm
45.4 cm
17.874 in
1.4895 ft		481 mm
48.1 cm
18.937 in
1.5781 ft
Box depth126 mm
12.6 cm
4.9606 in
0.4134 ft		159 mm
15.9 cm
6.2598 in
0.5217 ft
Box weight6.4 kg
14.11 lbs		9.95 kg
21.94 lbs
Stand depth197.6 mm
19.76 cm
7.7795 in
0.6483 ft		240 mm
24 cm
9.4488 in
0.7874 ft
ColorsBlack and RedBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYes
Height adjustmentNoYes
Height adjustment range-130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotNoYes
Left pivot-90 °
Right pivot-90 °
Left/right swivelNoYes
Left swivel-20 °
Right swivel-20 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYes
Forward tilt5 °5 °
Backward tilt23 °23 °

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesAdaptive-Sync technology
AMD FreeSync technology
AOC G-Menu
Crosshairs
Fast IPS
Flicker-free technology
Frame Counter
HDR Mode
Game Tone Adjustment
Low Blue Light
Low Input Lag
Motion Blue Reduction
Shadow Control		3-side borderless design
Adaptive-Sync technology
AMD FreeSync technology
AOC G-Menu
Black Stabilizer
Crosshairs
Fast VA
Flicker-free technology
Frame Counter
HDR Mode
Game Tone Adjustment
Low Blue Light
Low Input Lag
Motion Blue Reduction
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture
Quantum Dot Color
Shadow Control

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesCB
CE
FCC
RoHS		CCC
CE
CEL
CH RoHS
FCC
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified

Operating and storage conditions

There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.

Operating temperature0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F		0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Operating humidity10 % - 85 %10 % - 85 %
Operating altitude3657.6 m
12000 ft		3657.6 m
12000 ft
Storage temperature-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F		-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity5 % - 90 %5 % - 90 %
Storage altitude12192 m
40000 ft		12192 m
40000 ft

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)		DisplayPort cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
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