- Virtual CIO
IT Leadership for Scaling Startups
18 Mar, 2026







£712.57 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At £593.80 ex-VAT for a 24” Full HD AOC, the AGON PRO AG246FK is one of those “looks like great hardware, but you’re paying for the tier” buys. In day-to-day office work it’s simply overkill: most people would be better served by a more sensibly priced 24” or, better still, stepping up to a higher-resolution panel for the same money. Where it *starts* to make sense is if you specifically want a competitive/gaming-style monitor and you’ll actually use its performance features (fast response, gaming-tuned motion handling, and the general “don’t think, just play/work fast” feel).
Who should buy it: teams or individuals doing mixed use where responsiveness matters—eSports casual-to-serious setups, hot-desking gamers in small offices, or anyone who wants a premium AOC rather than shopping the bargain bin. Who should *not*: office-heavy roles, spreadsheet/BI users, or anyone sensitive to pixel density—Full HD at this price is the main dealbreaker. If you’re buying for productivity, I’d push you toward a better-value price point or jump in resolution; pay this only if you’re committed to the gaming/pro performance angle and won’t regret skipping higher pixel clarity.

540Hz OC Refresh Rate
Play like professional gamers and enthusiasts seeking the best performance in the gaming settings. Overclocking to 540 Hz can significantly improve the gaming experience, delivering ultra-smooth an...

TN eSports
Dominate with AOC’s Fast TN eSports panel, delivering blazing-fast 0.5 ms GTG response times and high refresh rates up to 610 Hz. Enjoy crisp, tear-free visuals and ultra-low input lag for unrivale...

Vesa Certified DisplayHDR™ 400
Even the lowest level of High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature poses a significant upgrade to common monitors. The peak luminance of 400 cd/m² enables your display to hone the picture quality with a man...

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
Ergonomic stand to maintain comfort and prevent strain during long gaming sessions. It offers a wide range of motion and easy height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, accommodating the proper ergonomi...

USB Hub
Built-in USB hubs in AOC’s monitors bring ease of use and practicality to your desk. Side mounted ports are easily reachable without even looking at them; negating time wasted searching the backsid...

HP
HP 527pu - Series 5 Pro - LED monitor - 27" - 2560 x 1440 QHD - IPS - 350 cd/m� - 1500:1 - 5 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C - jet black, natural silver and jet black (stand)

Philips
Philips Evnia 5000 32M2C5501 - LED monitor - gaming - curved - 32" (31.5" viewable) - 2560 x 1440 QHD @ 180 Hz - Fast VA - 3500:1 - HDR10 - 0.5 ms - 2xHDMI, DisplayPort - white

Asus
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS - LED monitor - gaming - 27" - 2560 x 1440 QHD @ 320 Hz - Fast IPS - 500 cd/m� - 1000:1 - DisplayHDR 400 - 0.3 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C - dark grey

ViewSonic
ViewSonic - LED monitor - 16" (15.6" viewable) - touchscreen - 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz - TN - 190 cd/m� - 500:1 - 12 ms - HDMI, VGA - speakers