Review: Aorus CV27Q

by Parm Mann on 15 October 2019, 14:00

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Conclusion

...offers gamers a 27in curved display with a 2,560x1,440 resolution and fast 165Hz refresh rate.

Aorus has expanded its portfolio of high-end gaming monitors to showcase the best of today's various display technologies.

Championing VA panels, the CV27Q, priced at £480, offers gamers a 27in curved display with a 2,560x1,440 resolution and fast 165Hz refresh rate. The size, resolution and speed make it a prime choice for high-quality gaming, and with FreeSync 2 support and soon-to-be-announced G-Sync compatibility, there's the promise of silky-smooth delivery for any gamer.

At its core the CV27Q is a fine display, and Aorus has attempted to enhance its appeal with a range of additional features, some of which work better than others. We're of the opinion Black Equalizer and Aim Stabilizer are best left disabled, but the built-in active noise cancellation works well, as does the Sidekick desktop interface, and none of the aforementioned detracts from what is undoubtedly a capable gaming screen.

Bottom line: choosing between a flat or curved 27in QHD display is very much a case of personal preference, but if you happen to favour the curve, the Aorus CV27Q is a fine choice.

The Good
  
The Bad
QHD resolution and 165Hz adaptive sync
Works with both FreeSync and G-Sync
Bright VA panel with good contrast
Sidekick software comes in handy
  
Colour accuracy could be better
HDR support is basic



Aorus CV27Q

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The Aorus CV27Q gaming monitor is available to order from Overclockers UK.

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Posted by Friesiansam - Tue 15 Oct 2019 16:05
MPRT (Motion Picture Response Time) response times tell you nothing about the true response time of the LCD panel and, although claimed, are not always achievable. https://www.tftcentral.co.uk/blog/why-moving-picture-response-time-mprt-specs-can-be-misleading-and-where-1ms-mprt-is-sometimes-abused/
Posted by ValkyrieTsukiko - Tue 15 Oct 2019 16:10
No Freesync tests?
You honestly should add in tests for freesync at various FPS (35,45,60,75,90,120,144) and check for ghosting or reverse-ghosting. I got stung by this on a “freesync” 2 monitor (Samsung 32chg70) which has severe reverse ghosting on applicable inside the freesync range below 100fps (it doesn't have dynamic overdrive so it's calibrated for >100fps so anything below that gets significantly worse in terms of purple ghosting).

So, freesync tests please?
Posted by velis - Fri 18 Oct 2019 12:56
Registered just so I could comment on this:

>> Some may appreciate the fact that the CV27Q takes a more rounded approach than the subtle 1800R curve more commonly found on monitors, but I'm not convinced

Disclaimer just above this aside,

the monitor is at most 70cm away from your eyes. The curvature needs to follow that, no convincing needed. Either you're into curved displays or not, but for those that like curvature, the monitors just aren't there yet. All radii larger than that are either of technical or lacking guts nature.
Posted by velis - Fri 18 Oct 2019 12:57
Registered just so I could comment on this:

>> Some may appreciate the fact that the CV27Q takes a more rounded approach than the subtle 1800R curve more commonly found on monitors, but I'm not convinced

Disclaimer just above this aside,

the monitor is at most 70cm away from your eyes. The curvature needs to follow that, no convincing needed. Either you're into curved displays or not, but for those that like curvature, the monitors just aren't there yet. All radii larger than that are either of technical or lacking guts nature.
Posted by pvtbanner - Tue 22 Oct 2019 10:33
I find it a bit suspicious you didnt include any Freesync tests in this review, after watching AdoredTV's video on the subject.

Wonder if you'll be revisiting the review once its acheived G-Sync compatable status?