AOC’s 27G2U might not have the 2,560 x 1,440 resolution of the other displays on test, but it offers amazingly good value for money. You get a 27in IPS panel, 144Hz+ refresh rate, fully adjustable stand, and even FreeSync and G-Sync support, all for under £200.
Of course, there are other areas where costs have been cut, such as build quality. While the stand offers height, tilt, rotation and pivot adjustment, it feels noticeably less sturdy than the other displays on test, although all the adjustments are easy to perform. The back of the display is also a bit thinner and less robust than the others, and you miss out on some extra features, with no flip-down headphone stands or RGB lights (oh the humanity!)
However, you miss out on…