AGON by AOC – one of the world’s leading gaming monitor and IT accessories brands – proudly introduces two groundbreaking monitors designed to elevate competitive gaming to unprecedented heights. The AGON PRO AG246FK and AG256FS set new standards in the esports arena, offering unparalleled refresh rates and exceptional image quality for professional gamers and aspiring esports athletes.
AG246FK: Redefining speed with 540 Hz
The AGON PRO AG246FK features a cutting-edge latest generation 24.1-inch FHD Ultra-Fast TN esports panel, which delivers an extraordinary 540 Hz refresh rate – the highest in the market. This revolutionary speed ensures ultra-smooth gameplay and minimal motion blur, giving esports professionals the competitive edge they demand. At 540 Hz, with a frame time of just 1.85 ms between individual frames and pixel transition times of up to 0.5 ms GtG, the AG246FK provides near-instantaneous visual updates, allowing players to react faster than ever before. Being a wide-colour-gamut monitor with 99.6% sRGB and 94.7% DCI-P3 coverage as well as DisplayHDR 400 certification, the AG246FK also offers stunning visuals without compromising on performance.
Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, a seasoned Counter-Strike professional from G2 Esports, shares his experience: “When you’ve been playing Counter Strike at the highest level for as long as I have, you come to appreciate any minute advantage you can get, and oh boy – 540 Hz at 1.85 ms frame rate and 0.5 ms GtG feels absolutely amazing.”
AG256FS: Balancing speed and colour with 390 Hz
The AGON PRO AG256FS boasts a 24.5-inch FHD Fast IPS panel, combining a 390 Hz refresh rate with superior colour reproduction and wide viewing angles known from IPS technology, with an impressive responsiveness of up to 1 ms GtG. This monitor strikes the perfect balance between speed and image quality, making it ideal for competitive gamers who refuse to compromise on visual fidelity in the slightest. Its 99.1% sRGB gamut coverage, as well as DisplayHDR 400 ensure a vibrant and immersive gaming experience.
Ready for the stage: esports-ready features
Both monitors feature an MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) mode, which uses strobing backlight technology to achieve an impressive 0.3 ms MPRT, resulting in exceptionally clear motion and reduced blur in fast-paced games. Additionally, both models come equipped with Adaptive-Sync support for variable refresh rates as well, ensuring tear-free gameplay across a wide range of frame rates. The monitors’ low input lag provides an immediate response to player actions, a critical factor in high-stakes competitive gaming. Both models feature three calibrated FPS esports modes with different saturation and pixel overdrive modes for a hassle-free gaming experience from day one.
Jacobo Ramos González, Interim Head of Global Partnerships at G2 Esports, underscores the importance of high refresh rates in competitive gaming: “In the fast-paced world of Counter-Strike, a high monitor refresh rate ensures flawless visual feedback and minimises lag. This allows our players to react instantly and maintain top-tier gameplay, that is crucial for achieving victory. The AG246FK certainly sets a new standard in this regard, and we could not be more appreciative of our partner AGON by AOC for continuously dedicating resources into developing and implementing cutting-edge technology.”
The ergonomic stand features a sturdy yet compact, thin “esports” base, allowing gamers to position their mouse and keyboard exactly as they prefer, while also enabling tilt, swivel, pivot and 130 mm height adjustment. This design not only saves desk space but also caters to the specific needs of professional players who require precise peripheral placement in fast-paced games, while the built-in USB hub with 4x USB 3.2 ports offers convenient connectivity options for their gaming peripherals. The RGB Light FX feature enables synchronisation with other AOC gear such as keyboard, mouse or headset, creating a cohesive and immersive gaming environment. A puck-shaped QuickSwitch controller connected via the monitors’ USB port allows gamers to adjust the OSD setting or monitor presets easily.
César Acosta, Product Manager at AGON by AOC, comments: “With the AG246FK and AG256FS, we’re not just raising the bar – we’re completely redefining it. These monitors represent the pinnacle of gaming display technology, offering refresh rates and image quality that were once thought impossible. We’re proud to provide esports professionals and aspiring competitors with the tools they need to perform at their absolute best.”
Designed for the elite
The AGON PRO line-up caters to the most discerning gamers who demand nothing but the best. With their state-of-the-art specifications, these monitors are tailored for professional esports players and those aspiring to reach the top tiers of competitive gaming. The AG246FK and AG256FS are set to become the new standard in esports competitions, offering performance that goes beyond the current 240 Hz norm.
Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov, a professional Counter-Strike 2 player from G2 Esports, emphasises the impact of this ground-breaking technology: “Hitting a perfectly timed AWP shot happens in the fraction of a moment between heartbeats. With the AG246FK monitor, AGON by AOC pushes the limits where it counts. A refresh rate of 540 Hz means that I am even more precise on the server.”
Pricing and availability
With the introduction of these groundbreaking monitors, AGON by AOC reaffirms its position as the leading innovator in the gaming monitor market, providing esports professionals and enthusiasts with the tools they need to achieve victory.
The AGON PRO AG246FK and AG256FS will be available from mid-August 2024. The AG246FK is priced at an MSRP of £599.00, while the AG256FS is available for an MSRP of £379.99. Both models come with AGON by AOC’s comprehensive 3-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind for professional gamers and enthusiasts alike.
