Syed Imran Haider 
It has not been long since OLED technology was introduced to gaming monitors, but it has started shaking things up. But, it has been on the expensive side due to which the AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD proves to be an exciting option because it gives access to OLED technology at a lower price.
Design and features
The AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD uses the OLED panel from LG Display, which is extremely thin. It comes with a plastic backing that boasts the monitor stand connection and different ports. There is also an asymmetrical, pentagonal design on the back that has built-in RGB lighting. It is given for a stylish effect. There is a goose-necked monitor arm that comes up from a metal base plate, which is surprisingly small. Despite the size of the base, the screen is very stable.
The stand gives you a number of adjustments for the position of the monitor, which includes the option of spinning it. The back of the stand has a cable routing guide, but it is very tight, so you cannot fit a lot into it. As far as connections are concerned, you will find the typical assortment on the AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD. It has two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The monitor has also built-in two port USB hub, but it does not use USB-C. There is a joystick on the back that allows you to access most of the settings, close to the right edge. This makes it incredibly easy to navigate. These controls can also be used to manage the speaker volume. The AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD also has a 1440p panel that comes with a refresh rate of 240Hz with VRR support. There is also HDR10 support and the monitor also comes with a couple of extra tools for keeping the OLED panel in excellent health.
Gaming and performance
When it comes to gaming, the AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD proves to be an exceptional display. It produces vivid colors that are great for games and the 1440p resolution provides plenty of clarity. However, it is the refresh rate that truly makes a difference because it means the pixel response times are snappy. The default settings of the monitor dictate that it runs on 90% brightness, which is quite comfortable in a room that is modestly lit. The display also comes with an anti-glare coating and this also helps when the lighting is not too strong.
But, this is only applicable in the case of SDR brightness. As far as HDR content is concerned, it can push up the brightness a little more. In terms of color accuracy, you may have some complaints and even when you tweak settings, you will not notice a lot of difference.
The Verdict
While the AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD may not be the perfect monitor for creators or productivity, but as a gaming display, it proves to be exceptional. You can get rich colors that shine through and the gaming world really comes to life.
