Surprisingly cheap Pro monitor offers unique features that even Apple Studio display doesn’t: AOC’s new monitors offer KVM capabilities, as many as 11 ports and Hollywood-quality Calman software compatibility
AOC has announced the Graphic Pro U3 series of monitors, which it says are made with creative professionals in mind, specifically photographers, visual artists, designers, editors, broadcasters and producers.
The Graphic Pro U3 line consists of Q27U3CV, with a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) display, U27U3CV, with a 27-inch 4K UHD (3840×2160) display, and the larger U32U3CV, with a 31.5-inch 4K UHD screen.
The standout feature of the Graphic Pro U3 series is its compatibility with Hollywood-quality color calibration software Calman. The screens communicate directly with the software, allowing accurate and fast monitor calibration for color accuracy. It uses RGB triplet control and 1D/3D LUT profiling, as opposed to custom ICC profiles, and offers more robust display calibration at the hardware level, something not normally seen on monitors in this price range.
Many ports
In addition, the AOC Graphic Pro U3 series comes with a welcome selection of ports. Q27U3CV has 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 input, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 output, 1x RJ-45, 2x USB-C (1 up, 1 downstream) and 4x USB-A ports.
Both the U27U3CV and the top model U32U3CV feature 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x RJ-45, 3x USB-C and 4x USB-A ports, as well as a KVM switch, so you can use one keyboard and mouse to connect multiple computers. to serve. Simply connect the devices to the monitor’s USB hub and you can switch between PCs connected to the monitor’s USB-C ports. All three screens have 2x 3W speakers.
βAt AOC, we understand that creative professionals need the very best tools to bring their visions to life,β said Artem Khomenko, Head of Product Management at AOC.
βWe are starting a new chapter in AOC’s legacy. Our new Graphic Pro U3 series is the result of our expertise in display technologies and our commitment to delivering high-quality, high-performance monitors that help creators push the boundaries of their craft. With exceptional color accuracy, hardware calibration with Calman Ready, versatile USB-C connectivity and a sleek design, the new Graphic Pro monitors provide the perfect tools for content creators and designers.β
AOC’s Graphic Pro U3 monitors, priced from Β£289.99 for the Q27U3CV, Β£399.99 for the U27U3CV and Β£499.99 for the U32U3CV, will be available in July 2024.