AOC AGON AG493UCX2 49" DQHD Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor (2021)
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AOC AGON AG493UCX2 is a mainstream 49-inch DQHD ultra-wide 1800R-curved gaming monitor in AOC's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit VA panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. Its 1800R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty and bright.. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 1800R curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- Bright display panel
- High 90.56 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Impressive gaming performance
- Super-wide aspect ratio
Cons
- No G-Sync support
- No HDMI or DisplayPort alt mode
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 3x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-15.5° ~ 15.5°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
Black, Gray
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
90.56% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
6.03 in / 153.2 mm w/o stand, 12.13 in / 308 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.54 in / 369.4 mm w/o stand, 18.41 in / 467.6 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
47.02 in / 1194.4 mm
Weight
10.9 kg / 24 lbs w/o stand , 14.4 kg / 32 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
36:10
Brightness
550 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static), 80000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1800R
Display Diagonal
49" (48.82 in / 1240 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
91% DCI-P3, 100% NTSC, 121% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 165 Hz
Resolution
DQHD (5120 x 1440)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
CCC, CE, CECP, CEL, CH RoHS, cTUVus, FCC, Win10
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
AOC G-Menu, AOC Game Color, Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) technology, Flicker-free technology, KVM Switch, Picture-by-Picture, Game Modes (6), AOC Shadow Control, 3-sided frameless design, Low Blue light, Low Input Lag
Performance
Power Consumption
68 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable, USB Type-C cable, Remote control
Debut
2021
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techradar[1]
Reviewer score 74%AOC Agon AG493UCX2 is a massive 49-inch super-ultra-whatever-wide VA panel with an aspect ratio of 32:9 and 5,120 by 1,440 pixels. This time around, AOC has upped the refresh ante from 120Hz to 165Hz. As before there’s basic HDR support in the form of DisplayHDR 400 certification, but the claimed peak brightness has actually dropped from 550 nits to 400 nits.
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Pros
- Super-wide aspect ratio
- Impressive gaming performance
Cons
- No G-Sync support
- No HDMI or DisplayPort alt mode
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References
- ^ AOC Agon AG493UCX2 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/aoc-agon-ag493ucx2. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
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