Review: AOC Agon AG493UCX

by Parm Mann on 22 January 2021, 14:01

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Conclusion

...it is the Agon's ability to double as a productivity powerhouse that sets it apart from competitors.

The AOC Agon AG493UCX is an intriguing choice for those users seeking to scale their PC experience to an eye-opening 32:9 format.

Opting not to focus exclusively on gaming, the 49in mega-wide display shuns ultra-fast refresh rates and lavish HDR certifications in favour of a more aggressive £899 price point. The end result is an affordable panel whose 450-nit brightness, 120Hz FreeSync and 5,120x1,440 resolution are a fine fit for a wide range of users considering an ultrawide solution.

While the panel inevitably thrills when playing games that support the native resolution, it is the Agon's ability to double as a productivity powerhouse that sets it apart from competitors. Connectivity is excellent with dual HDMI, dual DisplayPort and USB-C, the integration of a KVM is a real boon when working with multiple PCs, and decent speakers coupled with a useful remote control round out the user experience.

Bottom line: 32:9 isn't for everyone, yet if you appreciate the usefulness of a multi-monitor setup and are willing to take a chance on developer support, the AOC Agon AG493UCX is a highly enjoyable monitor for both work and play.

The Good
  
The Bad
The right games look amazing at 32:9
FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible at 120Hz
Dual-QHD resolution great for productivity
Integrated KVM bodes well for PbP
Decent speakers and good connectivity
Bundled remote control
  
GUI not the most intuitive
Basic HDR credentials
32:9 game support remains sketchy



AOC Agon AG493UCX

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Posted by iworrall - Fri 22 Jan 2021 14:11
Interesting.
I'd like to have seen the Samsung Odyssey G9 in the group test, as that would be the AOC's main competitor.
Posted by virtuo - Fri 22 Jan 2021 14:50
iworrall
Interesting.
I'd like to have seen the Samsung Odyssey G9 in the group test, as that would be the AOC's main competitor.

I think the Samsung CRG90 is closest in terms of both specs and price (other than the KVM and USB C they are very similar), the G9 is a price band higher with a more extreme curve and higher refresh.

I've been running a 32:9 screen for a few months and it is excellent for productivity, I've found gaming on the whole to be fine, and you can run 16:9 games at 16:9 with the black borders without really noticing it - games that do support the aspect ratio are lovely, Borderlands 3, Project CARS 2 and No Mans Sky being my current picks.
Posted by Tunnah - Fri 22 Jan 2021 20:46
You could pay half as much for a TV twice as tall
Posted by 3lDuK3 - Thu 28 Jan 2021 19:43
this is what I want, KVM ability and ticks all the boxe
Posted by Quartz - Sat 30 Jan 2021 22:06
Only HDMI 2.0? Not HDMI 2.1?