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Display Modes and Refresh Rates

The AGP277KXM offers a dual-mode function that allows users to prioritize either resolution or speed. In main mode, the monitor supports a 5K resolution of 5120 x 2880 at a refresh rate of up to 180 Hz, which corresponds to a pixel density of approximately 218 PPI. Alternatively, the display can be switched to a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440, which increases the maximum refresh rate to 360 Hz.

  • Product Name (Model Name): AGP277KXM
  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 27"
  • Viewable Screen Diagonal: 68.4 cm
  • Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: Fast-IPS Technology
  • Pixel Pitch: 0.1164 (H) × 0.1164 (V) mm
  • Viewing Area: 595.968 (H) x 335.232 (V) mm
  • Brightness (typical value): 450 cd/m² (SDR), 1200 cd/m² (HDR), 1600 cd/m² (HDR peak)
  • Contrast ratio (typical value/minimum value): 1500:1/1050:1
  • Dynamic contrast ratio (typical value): 80,000,000:1
  • Response time (typical value): 0.5 ms (MPRT), 0.5 ms GTG (min.)/1 ms GTG (average)
  • Viewing angle (horizontal/vertical) (typical value): 178°/178° (CR > 10)
  • **Horizontal scan frequency: 30 kHz – 540 kHz
  • Vertical: QHD: 48 – 360 Hz, 5K: 48 – 180 Hz
  • Maximum resolution: QHD: 2560 × 1440 at 360 Hz (HDMI 2.1 (DSC), DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C (DSC))
  • 5K: 5120 × 2880 at 180 Hz (HDMI 2.1 (DSC), DisplayPort 2.1 (DSC), USB-C (DSC))
  • Display Colors: 1.07 billion[*]
  • Color Gamut (typical value): 100% sRGB coverage (based on CIE 1931), 150% sRGB color gamut area (based on CIE 1931), 98% DCI-P3 coverage (based on CIE 1976), 110% DCI-P3 color gamut area (based on CIE 1976), 98% Adobe RGB coverage (based on CIE 1976), 120% Adobe RGB color gamut area (based on CIE 1976)
  • Factory calibration (average value): ΔE < 1 (sRGB)
  • HDCP support: Yes
  • Ports: HDMI 2.1 (HDR) × 2, DisplayPort 2.1 (HDR), USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, HDR), USB 3.2 Gen 1 × 3, USB upstream, audio output
  • Plug-and-Play: VESA DDC2B/CI
  • Speakers: None
  • Rated Voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3 A
  • Power Consumption: Normal Operation: 55 W (typical value);
  • Standby: ≤ 0.5 W

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Backlight and Color Specifications

The monitor uses quantum dot technology and a Mini-LED backlight consisting of 2,304 local dimming zones. It is certified to VESA DisplayHDR 1400 and achieves a peak brightness of 1,600 nits for HDR brightness peaks. Technical specifications include a static contrast ratio of 1,500:1 and a gray-to-gray response time of 0.5 ms. In terms of color accuracy, the panel covers 98% of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, with a Delta E value of less than 1 in the specified color mode. The monitor also supports motion blur reduction (MBR) and adaptive refresh rates.

Connectivity Options and Hardware Features

The AGON AGP277KXM features several modern connectivity options:

  • DisplayPort 2.1: Supports UHBR20.
  • HDMI 2.1: Two ports that support FRL6.
  • USB-C: With DisplayPort Alt Mode and power delivery up to 65 W.
  • Additional Inputs and Outputs: Three 5 Gbit/s USB ports, one USB upstream port, and a 3.5-mm audio output.

Additional features include a KVM switch as well as “Picture-by-Picture” (PbP) and “Picture-in-Picture” (PiP) modes. The physical design includes a stand with height, tilt, swivel, and rotation adjustments, a retractable headphone holder, and “Light FX” backlighting.

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Market Availability

The launch of the AGP277KXM follows the recent announcement of another 5K monitor from AOC featuring G-SYNC Pulsar technology and signals a broader expansion into the high-resolution gaming display segment. The AGP277KXM is currently available on the Chinese market; prices and availability for other regions have not yet been confirmed.