AOC 25G42E 25 Inch Gaming Monitor

The AOC 25G42E is a 24.5-inch Full HD gaming monitor built for competitive play and everyday performance. Powered by a Fast IPS panel, it combines the colour accuracy and wide viewing angles IPS technology is known for with the rapid pixel response times that fast-paced gaming demands. At the heart of the 25G42E is a 180Hz refresh rate, delivering exceptionally fluid motion compared to a standard 60Hz display. Whether you are tracking fast-moving targets in a first-person shooter or navigating high-speed racing titles, the smooth frame delivery keeps screen action clear and tear-free. Complementing this is a 1ms Grey-to-Grey (GtG) response time, which minimises ghosting and motion blur so each frame is rendered with crisp definition. The monitor carries G-SYNC Compatible certification, enabling adaptive sync with a wide range of NVIDIA graphics cards to eliminate screen tearing and reduce stutter without requiring manual frame-rate capping. For users pushing competitive reflexes further, AOC's Low Input Lag mode deprioritises post-processing in favour of raw response speed. HDR10 support broadens the dynamic range of compatible content, working in coordination with the panel's 300 cd/m² peak brightness and 1000:1 static contrast ratio to render shadows and highlights with greater depth. The 1920×1080 resolution across a 24.5-inch panel yields a pixel pitch of 0.2832 mm and approximately 89.9 pixels per inch, keeping text sharp at typical desktop viewing distances. Connectivity is handled via one HDMI 2.0 port and one DisplayPort 1.4 port, covering current-generation PCs and consoles. A 3.5mm headphone output allows direct audio monitoring. The three-sided frameless design suits multi-monitor arrangements, while the VESA 100×100 mm mount pattern offers flexibility for arm or wall mounting. An ergonomic tilt stand with integrated cable management completes a clean, desk-friendly setup. The monitor carries a 3-year warranty. Verified Specifications: • Panel: 24.5-inch Fast IPS, flat, anti-glare • Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD / 16:9) • Refresh Rate: 180Hz • Response Time: 1ms GtG / 0.5ms MPRT • Brightness: 300 cd/m² • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (static) • Viewing Angles: 178°/178° (CR10) • Colour Depth: 16.7 million colours • HDR: HDR10 • Adaptive Sync: G-SYNC Compatible • Ports: HDMI 2.0 ×1, DisplayPort 1.4 ×1, 3.5mm headphone out • VESA Mount: 100×100 mm • Bezel: 3-sided frameless • Built-in Speakers: No • Warranty: 3 Years