AOC presents its AGON PRO gaming monitor for eSport with up to 1,050 Hz refresh rate

If you’re looking for a new monitor for fast, action-packed gaming, some manufacturers have already introduced a whopping 1,000 Hz refresh rate. AOC’s gaming brand already has one of these new eSport monitors, the AGON PRO AGP257FTa monitor with a FAST panel that is even capable of exceeding the 1,000 Hz refresh rate. In addition, this model also has other features worthy of a gaming monitor.

The AOC AGON PRO AGP257FT reaches 1,050 Hz with overclocking

The new AGON PRO AGP257FT has a screen with the size of 24.5 inches on an oxide-based FAST IPS panel capable of natively achieving 1,000 Hz refresh rate. A figure that can even be increased to 1,050 with overclockingall with a minimum response time of just 0.3 ms GtG or 0.1 MPRT. Its resolution is FullHD, sufficient for this type of games, and it has technology Motion Blur Reduction Plus which minimizes motion blur when scenes are fast.

As a good monitor for gamers, it is compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC which will give you a gaming experience without cut images. Has certification DisplayHDR 400and comes with 20-zone local dimming to improve blacks and lighting. If you are looking for a good color representation, this AGON PRO is capable of covering the 90% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB.

FAST IPS panel, HDR and technologies to take care of your eyesight

Although it is a monitor for eSpor, AOC has also thought about taking care of the players’ eyesight. Includes the function Hardware-based Low Blue Light to eliminate harmful blue light, while eliminating the yellowish cast left by software-based filters. It also has circular polarizationcertified by TÜV Rheinland that reduces glare and eliminates visual fatigue. Also comes with Flicker-Free with direct current to eliminate flickering.

HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and USB HUB to connect peripherals

You can connect it to your PC or console through the 2 HDMI 2.1 ports or DisplayPort 2.1It also has a headphone output, to make it more comfortable, and a hook to hang them. Includes a 5Gbps USB-A HUB which will multiply your options for adding peripherals. Light FX lighting gives this monitor a more gaming touch.

The launch is scheduled for first quarter of 2027and the price will be announced as the release date approaches. These are the complete technical specifications.

Design and physical characteristics

• Front Bezel Type: Frameless on 3 sides
• RGB lighting: Light FX
• Removable foot: Yeah
• Kensington lock: Yeah
• Connectors: Connectors on the back
• Quick release function: Yeah
• Sound improvement: No
• Bracket Screw Specification: M6 x 17 with thumb screw
• VESA Screws Specification: M4 x 10
• VESA Support: Yeah
• Webcam: No
• Front Bezel Color: Grey
• Front Bezel Finish: Textured
• Back cover color: Grey
• VESA Mount: 100x100mm

Connectivity

• Digital HDCP over HDMI: HDCP 2.3
• Microphone input: Yeah
• DisplayLink input: Yeah
• DisplayPort Output: 0x
• DisplayPort HDCP version: HDCP 2.3
• Mini USB for external keyboard: 1x
• MST / daisy chaining via DisplayPort: Yeah
• Thunderbolt input: 0x
• Thunderbolt output: 0x
• Powered via USB-C/Thunderbolt: No
• Microphone output: Yeah
• D-Sub (VGA): 0x
• DVI: 0x
• RJ45: No
• USB hub, downstream ports: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 5 Gbit/s (1 BC1.2 compatible, yellow)
• HDMI: 2 x HDMI 2.1
• DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort 2.1
• USB Downstream Type: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 5 Gbit/s (1 BC1.2 compatible, yellow)
• Audio output: 1x audio output
• USB upstream: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B, 5 Gbit/s

Screen

• Size: 24.5 inches
• Surface: Flat
• Radius of curvature: Flat
• Panel treatment: Anti-glare (AG)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Panel type: IPS
• Backlight: WLED
• Maximum refresh rate: 1050 Hz via overclocking (1000 Hz native)
• GtG response time: 0.3ms
• MPRT response time: 0.1ms
• Static contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Viewing angle (CR10): 178°/178°
• Screen colors: 16.7 million (8 bits)
• Glow: 450 cd/m²
• Color range: sRGB 99% (CIE 1931, typical), DCI-P3 90%
• OD response time (typical): 1 ms GTG
• Panel Haze Value: 25%
• 1:1 Feature Support: Yeah
• Local dimming: 20 zones
• Resolution name: Full HD (FHD)

Ergonomics

• Inclination: -5° to 23°
• Height adjustment: 150mm
• Turn: -28° ±2° to 28° ±2°
• Rotation: -90° ±2° to 90° ±2°
• Automatic rotation via G sensor: No

Software and other features

• OSD Type: AGON
• Compatible operating systems: Windows 8.1/10/11, macOS

Consumption and food

• Power supply: Internal
• Maximum consumption: 80W
• Typical consumption: 29W
• Standby consumption: 0.5W
• Consumption off: 0.5W
• LED operation indicator: White
• LED standby indicator: Orange

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions with base (width × height × depth): 557.6 × 416.8–511.3 × 244.2mm
• Dimensions without base (width × height × depth): 557.6 × 340.7 × 65.8mm
• Packaging dimensions (width × height × depth): 650 × 480 × 186mm
• Gross weight with packaging: 9.89kg
• Net weight: 6.45kg
• Weight without support: 4.48kg

Sustainability

• CEC Compatibility: Yeah
• Case material: Paper
• Box printing: Color printing

Video Features

• Vertical digital signal frequency: HDMI/DisplayPort: 48–1000Hz
• Horizontal digital signal frequency: HDMI/DisplayPort: 30–510 kHz
• HDR: VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400
• CIE 1976 sRGB coverage: 115.9%
• DCI-P3 CIE 1931 coverage: 90.0%
• Adobe RGB CIE 1976 coverage: 99.3%
• BT.2020 CIE 1976 coverage: 67.3%
• Flicker-Free Technology: Yeah
• KVM: No
• Blue light reduction technology: Hardware Blue Light Reduction
• Multivision: PbP, PiP, PiP+PbP and PiP+PbP (4 windows)