Conclusion
Monitors with 4K resolution have been here for some time now, but their significant expansion has long been hindered by their high prices. More solid models used to cost over €500, and the cheaper ones often offered relatively low-quality panels with TN. However, times have changed and 4K monitors are not necessarily a privilege anymore, but common mainstream products. This is exactly what AOC is trying to prove with the new U27V4EA.
Conclusion
The AOC U27V4EA is a very interesting affordable 4K monitor. It offers a modern design and a panel with good visuals. Connectivity and positioning options are standard and offer nothing extraordinary. In particular, the absence of a USB-C connector, which would be a nice added value, disappoints a little.
However, the most interesting aspect of the monitor is its price-performance ratio, as for 300 euros you get a very good 4K IPS panel, which was not possible until recently. You will not find premium functions such as HDR, USB hub or height adjustment and pivot here. These are things that the mainstream user will either not use or some of them can be replaced relatively quickly and cheaply, either by a USB hub or a table under the monitor, or by the use of arms on the table.
We did not encounter any critical spots during testing, and since the AOC U27V4EA offers a very good panel at a reasonable price, we give it our editorial “Smart buy!” award.
| AOC U27V4EA |
| + decent color accuracy corresponding to the specifications |
| + high brightness |
| + modern design |
| + low input lag |
| + favorable price |
| - only average port selection |
| - the design and navigation of the OSD menu would use a rework, although the buttons are better than in the past |
