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Series

G32Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Product line AOC Gaming, Design family G3.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

Q27G3XMN, Q27G3XMN/BK3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026US page model Q27G3XMN. The /BK suffix is the EU model on the UK page, leaflet and EPREL.

C345B-QUT1681Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page title C345B-QUT168 (2023), 165 Hz. Sceptre sells a later 180 Hz revision as C345B-QUT1681 (page titled 2025, retailer code C345B-QUT168.A1). That revision has different specs and is not covered here.

GTIN / EAN

685417733583, 40389861814402Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026EAN 4038986181440 for Q27G3XMN/BK.12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C8ZJKPWCRead 6 October 2026UPC 685417733583 for model Q27G3XMN, manufacturer TPV-USA.

7923433342243Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BTK1C533Read 15 October 2026Amazon US page, ASIN B0BTK1C533: Model Number C345B-QUT168, UPC 792343334224. The later 180 Hz revision C345B-QUT168.A1 has a different UPC (792343334262) on BuildCores, so only the code on this page is stored. Amazon now titles this listing 2025 with up to 180Hz/165Hz.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

July 202311Press articlenotebookcheck.net/AOC-Q27G3XMN-New-Mini-LED-gaming-monitor-lands-with-180-Hz-refresh-rate-and-1-000-nits-peak-brightness.734153.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Article of 13 July 2023 reports the introduction in China with no price disclosed.

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Status

Available3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Listed with In stock and a retail price on 2026-10-06.

Available1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page lists the monitor at 499.99 USD with an Add to Wish List button and a link to e-tailers. Amazon US now sells the same model number as a 2025 edition with up to 180 Hz.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€43910Press articlenotebookcheck.net/AOC-Gaming-Q27G3XMN-BK-launches-as-new-Mini-LED-gaming-monitor-with-1-000-nits-brightness-and-mid-range-pricing.770832.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026AOC Europe launch, 20 November 2023: EUR 439 in the Eurozone, GBP 349.99 in the UK. Available from late November or early December 2023.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026The manual's warranty card applies to the US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The page links to US e-tailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Product color: Black. The EU leaflet lists bezel and cabinet colour Black, Red.

Black1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Chassis Colors: Black. Amazon names it Machine Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Gaming2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Channel: Gaming.

Gaming1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Titled Gaming Monitor and listed in the Gaming Series.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

27in(68.6 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Active Screen Size: 34 in Diagonal Viewable.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Active Screen Size: 34 in Diagonal Viewable. The manual says the same.

Native resolution

2560 × 1440px1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026

3440 × 1440px1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Native Resolution: 3440 x 1440 Wide Quad HD.

Aspect ratio

16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

21:91Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 21:9 Ultrawide.

Pixel density

108.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

109.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.2331mm1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: 0.2331 mm (H) x 0.2331 mm (V).

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Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026General Specification p 24: Horizontal scan size (maximum) 596.736 mm, Vertical scan size (maximum) 335.664 mm. Equals 2560 x 1440 at the stated 0.2331 mm pitch. The US page figure 597.88 x 336.31 mm conflicts and is not used.

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Curved

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Curvature: 1500R.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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1,500mm1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Curvature: 1500R. The manual's spec table writes 1500 degrees, which is a typo for the radius.

Screen surface

Matte7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Light matte anti-glare (AG) coating. AOC states Antiglare (AG) with 25% haze.

Matte1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Surface Treatment: Anti-glare, 3H. Anti-glare is a matte surface. Amazon lists Screen Finish: Matte.

Anti-reflection coating

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Anti-glare, 3H1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Surface Treatment, verbatim.

Touchscreen

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Panel

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Panel type

VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

VA1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Panel Type: VA (Vertical Alignment).

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

Fast VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Panel type: Fast VA. The US page says VA.

VA (Vertical Alignment)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Backlight type: Mini LED. The US page row says WLED but its feature text says Mini-LED.

Edge-lit LED1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Backlight Type: Edge-Lit LED. The manual says LED Backlight 30,000+ Hours (ELED).

Local dimming

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

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Dimming zones

3362Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Local Dimming Zones: Local Dimming 336 zone.

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Panel maker

CSOT8Reviewdisplayninja.com/aoc-q27g3xmn-reviewRead 6 October 2026VA panel (SG2701G02-2 by CSOT).

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Panel part number

SG2701G02-28Reviewdisplayninja.com/aoc-q27g3xmn-reviewRead 6 October 2026States SG2701G02-2 by CSOT. Not confirmed by AOC or a teardown.

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24 colour bit table accepts 10 bpc. The US maker page states 1.073B (8bits+FRC).

8bits1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 16.7M, which is 8 bits per channel. The maker does not state native or FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

FRC3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Display colours 1.073B (8bits+FRC).

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Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: Display Color 1.07 Billion.

16.7 million1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 16.7M. The manual says Colors 16.7+ Million.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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99%1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Gamut: sRGB:99%. Coverage or volume and the CIE version are not stated.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

98.5%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Colour space (DCI-P3) CIE 1976 98.5%. Treated as coverage. The same table gives sRGB CIE 1931 137.5%, a gamut ratio, so sRGB coverage is not stored. The US page gives DCI-P3 CIE 1976 103.4%, also a ratio.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

95.5%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Colour space (Adobe RGB) CIE 1976 95.5%. Treated as coverage. TFTCentral measured 95.0%.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

Yes4Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/products/monitors/q27g3xmn-bkRead 6 October 2026Video features row: Delta E<2 (sRGB). TFTCentral confirms a factory calibration report in the box.

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

24Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/products/monitors/q27g3xmn-bkRead 6 October 2026Published as Delta E<2 (sRGB). Bound 2 retained. Average or maximum is not stated.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026A calibration report was provided with the second sample, sent from retail stock in Sept 2024.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

4,000:12Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Static contrast ratio 4000:1. Dynamic 80M:1 not stored.

3,000:11Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1. The Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 1,000,000:1 is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

700nits3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Brightness in nits 700 cd/m2. The EU leaflet uses the same row for 1000 cd/m2, which is the HDR peak. Notebookcheck quotes the AOC Europe launch as 1,000 nits HDR dropping to 700 nits with SDR content. A 450 cd/m2 figure on early China-sourced press is not used. TFTCentral measured 657 nits max SDR.

400nits1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2. The manual says Brightness 400 cd/m2. The Amazon listing shows 280 cd/m, which conflicts with both maker documents and is not used. Window and mode are not stated.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

1,000nits10Press articlenotebookcheck.net/AOC-Gaming-Q27G3XMN-BK-launches-as-new-Mini-LED-gaming-monitor-with-1-000-nits-brightness-and-mid-range-pricing.770832.0.htmlRead 6 October 20261,000 nits peak brightness with HDR content. Matches the DisplayHDR 1000 tier and the leaflet's 1000 cd/m2 row. Test window is not stated.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR107Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026HDR technical capabilities table: HDR10 format only.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

DisplayHDR 10002Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026VESA Certified DisplayHDR 1000.

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Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

170°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Viewing Angle Typical 170 / 160 degrees (Horizontal/Vertical). The product page says 178 / 178. The manual is used, as the maker's manual wins over the page.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

160°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Typical 170 / 160 degrees (Horizontal/Vertical). The product page says 178 / 178.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AAOC Q27G3XMN

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native	144Hz8-bit, 4:4:4	180Hz10-bit, 4:4:4

Source1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: vertical scan range 48-180 Hz (DP) and 48-144 Hz (HDMI). Colour bit table: DP 1.4 accepts 2560 x 1440 at 180 Hz in 8 and 10 bpc RGB/YCbCr 444. HDMI 2.0 accepts 144 Hz 8 bpc RGB/444 and 144 Hz 10 bpc only in YCbCr 422/420. 165 Hz and above are not marked for HDMI. 180 Hz is an overclock mode per footnote [2]. DSC is not stated. Lower-resolution maxima are not established and are omitted.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3440 × 1440Native	100Hz	165Hz

Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supported DP Signals: up to 3440 x 1440 at 165 Hz. Supported HDMI Signals: up to 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The manual's timing lists also show lower resolutions, but they list signals and do not prove maxima, so no lower-resolution rows are stored.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

165Hz1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24 footnote [2]: overclocking is achieved at 2560x1440@170Hz and 180Hz. If a display error occurs, adjust the refresh rate to 165Hz. So 165 Hz is the highest rate without overclock. Notebookcheck press items state 144 Hz native. The maker manual takes precedence.8Reviewdisplayninja.com/aoc-q27g3xmn-reviewRead 6 October 2026States a native 165Hz with factory overclock to 180Hz, which matches manual footnote [2].

165Hz1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Refresh Rate: Up to 165Hz.

Overclocked refresh rate

180Hz1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24 footnote [2]: overclocking at 2560x1440@170Hz and 180Hz, DisplayPort only per the vertical scan range.

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync Premium Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Sync technology Adaptive Sync. AMD FreeSync: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. G-SYNC Compatible certification is not stated by AOC and is not stored.

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type of Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium. Certifications: AMD FreeSync Premium. The FreeSync range is not published.

VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

AAOC Q27G3XMN

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
DisplayPort	48	180
HDMI	48	144

Source7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Specification table: VRR range 48 - 180Hz (DisplayPort) and 48 - 144Hz (HDMI). The manual Adaptive-Sync section says the function works with DP and HDMI. DisplayNinja states 48-180Hz for FreeSync Premium Pro.

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Low framerate compensation

Yes9Reviewpcmonitors.info/aoc/aoc-q27g3xmn-180hz-qhd-mini-led-vaRead 6 October 2026Adaptive-Sync with 48-180Hz VRR range plus LFC. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, stated by AOC, also requires LFC.

Yes4Certification listamd.com/en/legal/claims/gaming-details.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD: FreeSync Premium technology adds requirements of mandatory low framerate compensation and at least 120 Hz refresh rate at minimum FHD. Sceptre states FreeSync Premium for this monitor. AMD's own monitor list was not checked for this model.

Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

1ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

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Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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1ms2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Response Time 1ms with MPRT. The page says 1ms Blur Reduction. The maker does not publish a grey-to-grey figure.

Overdrive settings

Off, Weak, Medium, Strong1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Game Setting p 15: Overdrive Off/Weak/Medium/Strong.

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026There is no blur reduction mode offered on this screen.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Response Time: 1ms Blur Reduction. The maker does not state the method (strobing or other).

Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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MPRT2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Picture menu p 22: MPRT changes the Moving Picture Response Time to reduce motion blur.

Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Anti-Flicker: Yes.

Black frame insertion

Not available

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

3.29ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Total display lag 3.29 ms at 180Hz. About 1.3 ms is pixel response, signal processing about 1.99 ms.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

19ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Total display lag 19 ms at 60Hz.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

5.2ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 20265.2 ms average G2G at 180Hz, Medium overdrive, TFTCentral improved measurement method. Weak 6.3 ms.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

3,565:17Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 20263565:1 static at default settings, retail-firmware unit retested Sept 2024, local dimming off. Original Dec 2023 early sample measured higher.

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

657nits7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026657 cd/m2 at maximum brightness, default native mode, local dimming off, retail unit Sept 2024.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

4.57Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Average dE2000 4.5 for sRGB colours in the default native gamut mode before calibration, retail unit Sept 2024. The sRGB gamut mode measured dE 1.9.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AAOC Q27G3XMN

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, Digital HDCP (HDMI version) HDCP 2.2. The manual connector list also shows HDMI1, HDMI2 and DP. The US page says HDMI 2.0 x 1, which conflicts with the manual. DP HDCP version is not stated.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	2.0	2
DisplayPort	1.4	2

Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026HDMI: 2 x HDMI Ports (2.0). DP: 2 x DisplayPort (1.4). HDCP version and raw link bandwidth are not stated.

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

Not available

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

No1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Connector list p 9 is complete: Power, HDMI1, HDMI2, DP, Earphone. No USB-C.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear View with Connections p 16 is the complete connector list: power, HDMI 1-2, DisplayPort 1-2 and audio out. No USB-C.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

Not available

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

Not available

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KVM switch

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026No USB type-C connection, KVM support or PiP/PbP modes.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no USB port, so there is no USB hub or KVM function.

Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

No1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Connector list p 9 has no Ethernet.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no Ethernet socket.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Connector list p 9: Earphone. Leaflet: Headphone out (3.5mm).

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 20263.5mm Headphone Jack (Output): Yes.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Connector list p 9 has an earphone output only.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has only a 3.5 mm audio output for speakers or headphones.

Optical out

No1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Connector list p 9 has no optical output.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no optical output.

Picture in picture

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026No PiP/PbP modes.

Yes2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Picture menu p 23: Multi Window turns on PIP (a second source in a small window) or PBP (a second source on the right half).

Picture by picture

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026No PiP/PbP modes.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features list Picture By Picture. The manual's OSD has a Multi Window option with PIP and PBP.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Audio output but no integrated speakers. Expert Reviews also says no built-in speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Speakers: 2 x 3W/4 ohm.

Number of speakers

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21Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Speakers: 2 x 3W/4 ohm.

Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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3W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 20262 x 3W/4 ohm, so 3 W per speaker.

Webcam

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Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

130mm1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Adjusting the monitor p 8: 130mm.

0mm5Reviewthebrightpoint.wordpress.com/2024/09/03/review-sceptre-34-inch-curved-ultrawide-wqhd-monitor-c345b-qut168Read 15 October 2026Reviewer text: the stand lacks height adjustment. The maker's mechanical list shows tilt only.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward3.5°Backward21.5°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Tilt -3.5 +-1.5 to 21.5 +-1.5 degrees.

Forward5°Backward15°1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tilt: 15 degrees backward and 5 degrees forward. The manual says generally 5 (+/-1) forward and 15 (+/-2) backward.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left30°Right30°1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 8 diagram 30 degrees each way. Leaflet -30 +-2 to 30 +-2 degrees.

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PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 8 diagram 90 degrees each way. Leaflet -90 +-2 to 90 +-2 degrees.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Installation p 8: install the screen in landscape orientation. Any 90 degree rotation may induce poor ventilation and damage. Stored as no pivot.

Removable stand

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Neck / Stand Detachable: Yes.

VESA mount

100 x 1002Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

75 x 751Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026VESA Mount Pattern 75 x 75 mm, screws M4 x 10 mm.

VESA adapter needed

Not available

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Security lock slot

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

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On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Buttons, Software1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Hotkeys p 13: Source/Exit, Game Mode/<, Dial Point/>, Menu/Enter and Power buttons. No joystick.8Reviewdisplayninja.com/aoc-q27g3xmn-reviewRead 6 October 2026AOC G-Menu software adjusts OSD settings in a desktop application.

Buttons2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front View with Buttons p 14: five buttons for menu, volume, input source, preset and power. No joystick is described.

Desktop software

AOC G-Menu3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026Feature list: AOC G-Menu is a free tool that you can install on your PC.

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User firmware updates

Not available

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc-q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026There's no RGB lighting on this model.

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Gaming menu features

Game Mode, Shadow Control, Game Color, Low Input Lag, Frame Counter, Dial Point, Bright Frame1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Game Setting p 15 and hotkeys p 13 name Game Mode, Shadow Control, Game Color, Low Input Lag, Frame Counter and Dial Point. Picture Boost p 19 names Bright Frame.

FPS preset, RTS preset1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Game Presets: FPS and RTS. The manual lists the same two Preset Game Modes.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Not available

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width614.4Height (lowest)403.3Height (highest)533.3Depth302.6mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21 × 11.9 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Product dimensions incl. base (WxHxD) 614.4 x 403.3~533.3 x 302.6 mm. The range gives the lowest and highest stand positions.

Width807.7Height (lowest)456.2Height (highest)456.2Depth218.4mm(31.8 × 18 × 8.6 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 202631.80 x 17.96 x 8.6 in (W x H x D), converted to mm. The stand has tilt only, so the height has one value.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width614.4Height365.6Depth71.8mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Product dimensions excl. base (WxHxD) 614.4 x 365.6 x 71.8 mm.

Width807.7Height363Depth81.3mm(31.8 × 14.3 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 202631.80 x 14.29 x 3.2 in (W x H x D), converted to mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

5.43kg(12 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Net weight excl. package 5.43 kg. The same table also gives Product without stand 5.43 kg, which cannot both be true, so weight without stand is not stored.

6.18kg(13.6 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Net Weight with Stand 13.62 lbs, converted to kg. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

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5.46kg(12 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Net Weight without Stand 12.03 lbs, converted to kg. Cables are not stated.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Width805Height480Depth162mm(31.7 × 18.9 × 6.4 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

Width908.1Height496.1Depth181.1mm(35.8 × 19.5 × 7.1 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Carton Box Dimension 35.75 x 19.53 x 7.13 in (W x H x D), converted to mm (908.05 mm rounded to 908.1).

Box weight

7.06kg(15.6 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Gross weight incl. package 7.06 kg.

9.2kg(20.3 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Gross Weight 20.28 lbs, converted to kg.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Power supply: Internal. EPREL also states internal.

External adapter1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Power Type: AC Power Adapter. Monitor input 19V, 3.42A. The adapter is the Sceptre AC19V-3.42A.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: Power Source 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2A.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Power input 100-240V~ 50/60Hz. This is the AC adapter input.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

54W1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: Typical (default brightness and contrast) 54W.

55W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption (Typical): 55W. The manual says the same.

Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

190W1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: Max. (brightness = 100, contrast = 100) <=190W. Bound retained. The monitor has no USB ports, so no USB load is included.

60W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maximum: 60W. The manual says the same. There are no USB ports, so no USB load is included.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

48W5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi29679Read 6 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 48.0 W.

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Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

40W5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi29679Read 6 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 40.0 W. Lower than SDR as published by AOC. Stored as published.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026p 24: Standby mode <=0.5W. Bound retained.

0.5W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Standby: <=0.5W. Bound retained. Sleep is also <=0.5W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Power consumption off 0.3 W. EPREL off mode 0.3 W.

0.5W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Off: <=0.5W. Bound retained.

EU energy class SDR

G5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi29679Read 6 October 2026

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EU energy class HDR

G5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi29679Read 6 October 2026

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

48kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1655148.svgRead 6 October 2026Energy label SDR 48 kWh/1000h.

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Energy per 1000 h HDR

40kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1655148.svgRead 6 October 2026Energy label HDR 40 kWh/1000h.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

TUV-Bauart-Mark2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Regulatory compliance: TUV-Bauart-Mark Yes.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Software1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Color Setup p 18: LowBlue Mode decreases blue light by controlling colour temperature. This is a picture filter, not a panel-level hardware solution.

Software1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Blue Light Shift: Available. The manual says the OSD option adjusts the blue light value. This is a selectable setting.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC, cTUVus, ISTA, HDMI, RoHS1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Regulations: FCC, cTUVus, ISTA. Certifications: HDMI, VESA, AMD FreeSync Premium. The manual adds RoHS. VESA is not stored because the page does not name a VESA program. FreeSync Premium is in the VRR field.

In the box

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In the box

Monitor, QSG, Warranty card, Stand, Base, Power Cable, DP Cable, HDMI Cable1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026Contents in Box p 6. DP and HDMI cables are marked as not provided in all countries and regions.

Monitor, Display neck, Display base, Power cable, AC power adapter, DisplayPort cable, Sceptre screw driver, Wall mount spacers x 4, Metal plate for wall mount, Neck screw cover, Base screws x 2, Neck screws x 1, User manual, Warranty card1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: monitor, neck, stand, power cable, AC power adapter, DisplayPort cable, screw driver, 4 wall mount spacers, stand screws, user manual, warranty card. The manual's Package Contents also lists a metal plate for wall mount, a neck screw cover, 2 base screws and 1 neck screw.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AAOC Q27G3XMN

Type
HDMI cable (1.8 m)
DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)
Power cable

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026What's in the box: HDMI cable 1.8, DisplayPort cable 1.8, Power Cable. This is the EU /BK leaflet. The manual says signal cables vary by region. The US Amazon listing names an HDMI cable and power cord.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
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Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Display Cable DisplayPort Cable x 1 and a power cable. The power cable count and the cable lengths are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026Warranty period 3 years on the EU /BK leaflet and UK page. EPREL minimum general guarantee 3 years. Amazon US states 3 year manufacturer warranty.

1year1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Warranty: Limited Parts and Labor, One Year. The manual says 90 days for commercial use, US only.

Dead pixel policy

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SCEPTRE sets the limit on the LCD at 3 dead pixels in a cluster adjacent to each other, or 5 dead pixels in a combination of color and brightness. Any number of dead or bad pixels under the limit is considered to be within the normal performance specification of the LCD and is not considered defective.2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Limited Product Warranty p 36, Dead Pixel Policy, verbatim.

Links

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Product page

www.aoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmn3Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g3xmnRead 6 October 2026

www.sceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.html1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bk2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g3xmn_bkRead 6 October 2026

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Manual

www.aoc.com/api/asset/pi307061Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi30706Read 6 October 2026

www.sceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdf2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sceptre C34 Display User Manual for C345B-QUT168 (MS34G7), file dated 2022.12.02, linked from the product page. The link on the page has a stray closing bracket in the file name.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

16551485EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi29679Read 6 October 2026Product information sheet for model identifier Q27G3XMN/BK, registration 1655148. The EPREL API record matches.

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