Aorus cv27q review in Spanish (full analysis)

Just a few weeks ago we analyzed the CV27F, and now it will be our turn to do the same with the AORUS CV27Q. This new monitor is the 2K resolution version of the 27F, for e-sports players who need a higher resolution without sacrificing space and versatility like the one provided by this tactical monitor. In addition, it has HBR3, a greater bandwidth to support 10 bit at 165 Hz and with HDR, the entire pack included, always with a 1500R curvature and all the functionalities that have made these AORUS the benchmark monitors on the market.

And before proceeding, we thank AORUS for always trusting us when transferring their product to us for this analysis.

AORUS CV27Q technical characteristics

Unboxing

In this AORUS CV27Q we have a traditional presentation and traced to the other monitors of the brand. It is then a thick cardboard box with a vinyl throughout the outside that paints the box in black and adds full color photos of the monitor both front and back. What we don't have is too much information about the product, but that's what we're here for.

The opening of the box is made with it on its edge, at the widest part. Here we will have to carefully remove the package provided with two expanded polystyrene cork molds that keep all the product and accessories inside.

In the bundle we will have the following elements:

• AORUS CV27Q monitor Metal foot Support column European and British type power cable USB Type-B - Type-A cable for data connection User manual HDMIC cable DisplayPort cable

As always, and here with more reason, the DisplayPort is going to be our ally, a connector that allows us to take full advantage of all the monitor's features.

Design

The AORUS CV27Q is a monitor that is identical in design to its 1080p resolution version, and at the same time being a step behind the AD and F1, which have a larger support system and integrated lighting in both parts. rear as in the foot.

On this occasion we find a somewhat simpler and minimalist design that many users will find not as loaded as the aforementioned models. In any case, hard plastic has been used for the rear area of ​​the monitor and metal for the chassis and legs of the support foot. These legs have a V configuration at about 120 ^o of opening, taking up quite a bit of space, but without ever leaving the vertical plane of the screen.

Meanwhile, the support is embellished by a plastic casing, this being somewhat thinner and simpler but always maintaining the hydraulic mechanism to move the equipment up or down. In the lower area we have the typical hole to pass the cables, and of course the clamping system is a derivative compatible with VESA 100 × 100 mm that the manufacturer modifies so as not to have to use screws. Just two top tabs and a click-down system keep the monitor snugly at your feet.

This foot may take up quite a bit, but it is one of the best when it comes to stability and rigidity. The clamping mechanism is robust, which prevents unstable screen swings on the desktop, and also excellent ergonomics as we will see later.

As for the measurements that this AORUS CV27Q occupies , they are quite compact for being a 27-inch screen, although it is true that it requires considerable depth on the desktop for your foot. So we are talking about something more than 60 cm wide, more than 50 cm high in the highest position, and about 26 cm deep if we keep it facing forward. Its weight is about 7 Kg, so the support system is quite solid.

The design of the screen is curved, with a radius of 1500 cm, a little more closed than normal to better fit our vision. The 1800R settings are usually left for ultra-wide screen, something that in this case makes no sense as it is a 16: 9 format.

For their part, the monitor frames are quite small and oriented to mount dual or triple monitor configurations for simulators and AAA. At the top and side they occupy only 8 mm, while the bottom increases to 22 mm. In this way we will not have dead space between screen and screen. The AORUS CV27Q OSD also has multi-screen alignment options with Game Assist.

Another interesting solution implemented directly in the lower logo located on the frame, is a microphone that is integrated into the ANC or Active Noise Canceling, to eliminate the ambient noise of the headphones if we connect them to the jack of the monitor itself.

Ergonomics

After looking at the external description of the AORUS CV27Q, let's see what options we have in terms of ergonomics. With a mechanism that allows the monitor to move in the 3 axes of space, or 3D movement, since this time because it is curved it is not allowed to place it vertically.

In the first place, the clamping arm is hydraulic, and it will allow us a vertical movement of 130 mm, being able to place the monitor practically glued to the ground or quite high in height, exceeding 50 cm.

The next possible movement is turning on its Z axis, that is, to the right or to the left. The full range of motion will be 40 degrees, 20 ° to one side and another 20 ° to the other. The mechanism is integrated into the articulation of the arm and legs.

Finally we will have the possibility to rotate it in the X axis, or in orientation. We can do it up with up to 21 °, or down with 5 °. In this way we have the complete configuration that is asked of a gaming monitor.

Ports and connections

We continue with the connectivity of the AORUS CV27Q, which you will also see very similar or identical to its Full HD brother. All of them are located in the lower central area, with relatively low accessibility as is usually the case.

In it we find the following ports:

• 3-pin power connector to 230V2x Jack 3.5mm independent audio and microphone 2x HDMI 2.01x DisplayPort 1.2USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-B2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A

The monitor itself has a good quality integrated DAC to give us an audio output with Active Noise Cancellation in our headphones. Thanks to the front microphone located in the AORUS logo, the ambient sound is captured and canceled with a reverse wave, in order to better isolate the player with better quality sound.

Regarding ports, as always we recommend using DisplayPort since it supports 2K resolution and those 165 Hz even in 10 bits, while HDMI will be limited to 144 Hz. In either case, we will have compatibility with AMD FreeSync 2 HDR.

Finally, the two USB 3.1 ports will work under the same conditions as other models, always connecting USB-B to the PC to enable data transfer. In addition, these connectors have a fast charging system at 5V / 1.5A for mobile devices. 7.5W is not too much, but it is appreciated if we do not have a plug nearby.

RGB could not miss

Indeed, if there is one thing that distinguishes next-generation AORUS monitors, it is that all or almost all of them have a Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting system. This translates into two rear lighting bands that we can manage using the corresponding software or from the OSD panel.

In any case, it is a dim light and it will not serve to illuminate the wall behind us. It does not need the installation of any driver, only the software if we want to save ourselves from entering the OSD.

Display and features

We continue with the performance section of the panel of this AORUS CV27Q, in which we will see few differences compared to the CV27F with Full HD resolution.

We are facing a curved panel 1500R VA with ELED backlight, 27 inches and with a native resolution of 2560x1440p, that is, 2K in 16: 9 format. This panel supports a maximum contract of 3000: 1 normal and 12M: 1. Like the 1080p version, we have VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified HDR10 compatibility thanks to a maximum sustained brightness of 400 cd / m ².

AORUS has maintained VA technology instead of IPS to provide greater speed to the panel, and that is that we are facing a gaming monitor, and we can not forget that. In this way, the refresh rate is at 165 Hz without the need for overclocking and only with a 1 ms MPRT response speed. How could it be otherwise, AMD FreeSync 2 HDR technology runs through your veins, and with perfect compatibility with Nvidia G-Sync.

Notice that it is the same as the Full HD version, although with the detail of having double the resolution, which causes the need to have very good hardware inside. That is why the High Bit Rate 3 or HBR 3 technology has been implemented, which increases the bus width to 32.4 Gbps to be able to enjoy 2K, 165 Hz, HDR and the possibility of increasing the depth to 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) all together. However, the native depth is 8 bits, with a capacity of 90% DCI-P3. Nor do we forget its TÜV Low Blue Light certification, its 178 ^or vision, nor the extensive gaming technology that the team has, or as they call it, a tactical monitor.

As a review for those who have not yet seen any AORUS reviews, these are the technologies we have:

• AORUS Aim Stabilicer to reduce motion blur for sniper actions and FPS games. Dashboard to monitor the properties and state of our CPU, GPU and DPI of our mouse. Black Equalizer is a dynamic black adjustment, to lighten dark areas and improve vision in games. GameAssist, a utility that allows you to place a minute hand on the screen for the time elapsed in the game. It also offers us an alignment system for multiscreen, and of course, the customized crosshairs for shutters. Flicker Free, this technology is practically on all gaming monitors, to help eliminate flickering in the image and thus less eyestrain.

Calibration and color proofing

To see in a practical way the pure performance of the screen and its color calibration, we are going to carry out a series of tests with our X-Rite Colormunki Display colorimeter and the HCFR and DisplayCAL 3 programs, both free and free to use.

All the tests have been carried out with the factory monitor settings, and we have only modified the brightness for the uniformity test and the RGB levels for the final profiling and calibration.

Brightness and Contrast

For these tests we have set the brightness to the maximum with HDR activated in search of the maximum available benefits.

Measurements	Contrast	Gamma value	Color temperature	Black level
@ 100% gloss	2017: 1	2.20	7741K	0.1529 cd / m 2

In the DisplayCAL report, the panel has shown a lower contrast than that specified a priori by the manufacturer, without reaching 3000: 1. On the other hand we have an excellent Gamma value located in the ideal and a good depth of blacks despite having the maximum brightness. The color temperature is indeed in a somewhat cold profile, and far from the D65 point, although this will easily be corrected with a calibration.

On the part of the maximum brightness and uniformity, we have values ​​that far exceed those stipulated in HDR 400, reaching figures close to 450 nits in the central zone, and in no case lower than the 400 promised, except the lower zone with a specific value.

Measurements	Value
sRGB	99.8%
DCI-P3	88.2%
AdobeRGB	79.2%

SRGB color space

From the outset, the Delta E value is quite adjusted to the ideal, with a fairly good average of 1.66 and only some values ​​that exceed the E = 3, we hope to quickly correct it in the calibration. However, the gray scale has very good values, always below 1, so our eye should not be able to differentiate between real and gray on the monitor.

Regarding the calibration curves for this space, we have more or less what was expected, although the average in the Gamma value that HCFR measures is somewhat lower than that measured by DisplayCAL, therefore this graph is the furthest from the ideal. The RGB levels are also slightly separated with a greater predominance of blue, something that causes the color temperature to be above the ideal D65 point.

Finally, the coverage in the sRGB color space is located at 99.8%, very close to covering the full range of the space, although as we can see, the total result shows 124.5% since in the red area and greens loosely overcomes the triangle.

DCI-P3 color space

We continue with the DCI-P3 space, where we see a Delta E very similar to the previous one comparing the calibration of the current AORUS CV27Q with the DCI-P3 profile. Again the grays are very good, although it is true that the color tones are generally somewhat more distant, thus increasing the average with values ​​in many cases higher than 2 and 3.

This space is fulfilled in 88.2%, remaining slightly below that 90% promised by the manufacturer. In any case, it's a great value, and the calibration curves in general are very good.

Calibration

After this battery of tests, we have used DisplayCAL to calibrate and profile the monitor and thus create our ICC file for this unit. The profiling has been done at a brightness of 200 nits ideal for environments with high and low light, and retouched the RGB values ​​to adjust it to its ideal value.

In this way we have improved the Delta E in the two spaces analyzed, and we imagine that, in the rest of them, especially in sRGB where the mean has decreased to 1.31. We have not achieved such good results in DCI-P3, but the improvement in the tones is significant, so we consider it good for design work at an amateur and advanced level.

Next, we leave you the ICC calibration file to upload to your computer if you have this monitor.

User experience

Does the visual experience of the AORUS CV27Q change much compared to the CV27F? I will try to explain my feelings after several days of using the monitor.

Multimedia and cinema

In this aspect the sensations are very similar with respect to the Full HD monitor. Where the difference is most noticeable is when playing 4K movies, which, although it is not the supported resolution of the monitor, the rescaling is very good and significantly improves the detail compared to Full HD for having a lower pixel pitch.

For the rest, the HDR complies with solvency despite being the lowest of all at 400 nits and the 27 inches in curvature also allow us a better immersion.

Gaming

If the monitor is characterized in anything it is in its gaming benefits, we did not have enough with a Full HD version, which AORUS also gives us this panel in 2K. One that definitely needs much more powerful hardware in our team to take advantage of those 165Hz refresh rate. Graphics cards such as the RTX 2070 Super, and higher, will be able to take advantage of this panel, reaching a rate of 120 Hz or higher in certain games.

But of course, we should not close ourselves to this single resolution, since if 2K monitors have something good, it is that the rescaling to Full HD is done very naturally and if it is a great monitor for e-sport. And if we are at home playing relaxed and we want to enjoy the textures, then the 2K is ideal, although we do not reach 165 Hz with our GPU.

To this we add its large number of options, including the sidekick OSD that in this review we will tiptoe to manage the monitor, the blacks, their alignment, an FPS counter, and much more that we will have to explore.

Design and work

Still in design it is one step behind the best, although it is true that the factory calibration is good, it is not enough for a professional. In addition, a 27-inch curved screen is not the goal of a professional designer, for this we have many other models in 4K and with Pantone and HDR 600 and HDR 1000 certification that will better fulfill this task.

OSD panel

What can we tell you at this point of the OSD of the AORUS CV27Q that you do not know? It still remains one of the most complete on the market, both in terms of options and design and functionality. The menu can be fully navigated with the integrated joystick in the lower area of ​​the monitor.

As always, in the four directions of the space we will have 4 quick menus, among which are the image mode with 6 profiles, video input selection, the black equalizer and the output volume of the 3.5 mm Jack.

At the same time, pressing the central joystick button inwards gives you four other function menus. Below we have the possibility to turn off the monitor, on the left the Dashboard, on the right GameAssist and above the main OSD panel.

In this main panel we will have a total of 7 sections. For the rest, we find the typical image profile options with custom settings for each of them, and other options such as lighting, black balance, HDR, AMD FreeSync, etc.

Final words and conclusion about AORUS CV27Q

AORUS already has an interesting arsenal of monitors in its chamber, and it only lacks equipment in 4K resolution of greater variety. This variety is guaranteed in Full HD models such as the KD25F or CV27F, and 2K, to which this CV27Q belongs, or for example the FI27Q or AD27QD. In all of them the design is very careful, although more simplified in the case of CVs with less lighting and a somewhat more conservative support.

The VA panel used increases the resolution to 2560x1440p while maintaining the characteristics of a Full HD, such as 165 Hz, 1 ms response with FreeSync 2 HDR and Display HDR 400. But it has been necessary to expand the bus with HBR 3 so that everything runs smoothly, yes, make sure to use DisplayPort to achieve maximum benefits.

On the other hand, the gaming functionality pack is at our perfect disposal from the most complete and functional OSD that we know, and also with the Sidekick software. In it we find the two typical USB that AORUS puts in its monitors, and also with 7.5W fast charge and 5 Gbps speed.

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Panel calibration is pretty good, though not sensational. It is not a design-oriented team, so our demands have been more than met. An excellent coverage in sRGB or DCI-P3 with that yes, a somewhat cooler image than we would like, although easily rectifiable with calibration or touching the RGB values ​​of the OSD.

The AORUS CV27Q is already available for a price of 500 euros nailed, which are for example 60 euros less than the AD27QD, although with IPS panel and without curvature. The manufacturer has practically everything, and at all prices, so once again, we recommend this monitor for everything it offers us and the quality with which it does it.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ 2K, 165 HZ AND 1MS OF RESPONSE	- THIS 2K DESERVED AN HDR 600
+ PANEL GOES VERY GOOD AND BEND 1500R	- DOES NOT INTEGRATE SPEAKERS
+ YOUR OSD AND TACTICAL FUNCTIONALITIES
+ GOOD CALIBRATION AND DELTA E
+ QUALITY / PRICE, AS CASE ALL AORUS

The Professional Review team awards you the gold medal and recommended product:

AORUS CV27Q

DESIGN - 87%

PANEL - 89%

CALIBRATION - 89%

BASE - 85%

MENU OSD - 91%

GAMES - 95%

PRICE - 89%

89%

All the best from the improved CV27F with 2K and increased bus width