The AOC 24G15N is a 24-inch, 1080p entry-level gaming monitor with a 180Hz max refresh rate and FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR support. It's one of several monitors in AOC's lineup, including the popular AOC Q27G3XMN. The 24G15N competes with other 24-inch entry-level gaming monitors, such as the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the more expensive Dell G2724D. Though it doesn't have many added features, it has a few extras for gamers, such as a frame counter and shadow control.
Our Verdict
The AOC 24G15N is okay for PC gaming. It's FreeSync and G-SYNC compatible, and its 180Hz refresh rate is fast enough to create a smooth gaming experience. However, fast-moving objects are quite blurry, so it doesn't work well for fast-paced games. It also has a 1080p resolution, so details aren't as sharp. And though it has great SDR picture quality and contrast, colors don't look vivid in HDR and highlights don't pop against the rest of the image.
- Great contrast.
- Low input lag.
- 180Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Blurry motion.
- No local dimming.
- Limited HDR color volume.
- Terrible VRR Flicker.
The AOC 24G15N is bad for console gaming. Its lower-resolution 1080p display causes text and images to be less clear than most other gaming displays. It also has a slow response time, so fast-moving objects look blurry. And while it supports HDR, it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop, and colors don't look vivid or lifelike.
- Great contrast.
- Low input lag.
- Blurry motion.
- No local dimming.
- Limited HDR color volume.
- Poor compatibility with game consoles.
The AOC 24G15N is mediocre for office use. While it isn't very bright, it's still fine if you have a few lights around, and it has good reflection handling. However, it has a relatively low pixel density, so text clarity is just decent, and the image degrades when viewed at an angle, so anyone looking at your screen beside you will see a worse image. It also has terrible ergonomics, with no height or swivel adjustments, so it's difficult to adjust.
- Good reflection handling.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Poor viewing angles.
- Satisfactory text clarity.
- Mediocre brightness.
The AOC 24G15N is decent for editing. It has great contrast and accuracy before calibration, and it displays a wide range of colors in SDR. However, while it supports HDR, it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop, and HDR colors don't look vivid. It also has terrible ergonomics, with no height or swivel adjustments, so it's difficult to adjust.
- Great contrast.
- Good accuracy before calibration.
- Good reflection handling.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Poor viewing angles.
- Satisfactory text clarity.
- Mediocre brightness.
The AOC 24G15N has mediocre brightness. While it's bright enough to fight glare with a few lights around, it struggles in bright rooms, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Mediocre brightness.
The AOC 24G15N has a disappointing response time, and fast-moving objects look blurry.
- Blurry motion.
The AOC 24G15N has disappointing HDR picture quality. Although it has great contrast, it lacks a local dimming feature to improve that further. It also has limited HDR color volume, so it doesn't display bright and dark colors well.
- Great contrast.
- No local dimming.
- Limited HDR color volume.
The AOC 24G15N has great SDR picture quality. It has a great contrast ratio, so you can see deep blacks next to bright highlights, but it has only decent black uniformity.
- Great contrast.
The AOC 24G15N has great color accuracy. It comes with an accurate sRGB mode, but it locks many settings, and you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- Good accuracy before calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Oct 06, 2025:
Added that the LG 24GS65F-B is another cheap gaming monitor with better motion handling.
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Updated Aug 11, 2025:
We clarified the height to the top of the screen on its stand.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
- Updated Aug 29, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24-inch AOC 24G15N, which is the only size available. It's one of several 24-inch monitors in AOC's lineup with a high refresh rate, including models like the 24G2SP. However, that monitor is different, as you can see below. The results are only valid for this model.
| Model Code | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Curved | Panel Type |
| 24G15N | 24" | 1080p | 180Hz | No | VA |
| 24G2SP | 24" | 1080p | 165Hz | No | IPS |
| C24G1A | 24" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | VA |
Our unit was manufactured in March 2024; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The AOC 24G15N is a very low-cost monitor for gamers on an extremely limited budget. It has a high refresh rate and VRR support for smooth motion, so it's better for gaming than other very low-cost monitors like the Dell P2425H. However, while its gaming features are nice for such a cheap monitor, its motion handling isn't much better than some office-oriented monitors in the same price range. Additionally, while it supports HDR, it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop, and you may even have trouble seeing it in a brighter room. If you can afford to do so, it's definitely worth the extra money to get something like the slightly more expensive Dell G2724D, as it has far better overall performance.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best budget and cheap monitors, the best 24-25 inch monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.
The LG 24GS65F-B and the AOC 24G15N are both cheap gaming monitors with similar specs. While they each have a 24-inch size, 1080p resolution, and 180Hz refresh rate, the main difference is their panel types. The LG has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the VA panel on the AOC has a higher contrast ratio. That said, the LG is better for most gamers as it has significantly better motion handling, without any smearing that the AOC has. The LG also gets brighter, making it the better choice for gaming in a well-lit room.
The AOC Q27G3XMN and the AOC 24G15N are both lower-cost gaming monitors, though the 24G15N is much less expensive. However, the Q27G3XMN is an enormous step up and allows you to experience all the features of a modern gaming monitor. It displays vivid colors in HDR, has a sharper display, highlights that are bright enough to pop, and crisp motion handling. If you care about gaming and can afford it, it's a much better option.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the AOC 24G15N are both 24-inch 1080p gaming monitors. The ASUS is a better choice if you play a lot of fast-moving games, as it has much better motion handling, and fast-moving objects look more crisp. The ASUS also gets much brighter, so it's a better choice for brighter rooms. However, the AOC displays deeper blacks in a dark room and has better contrast, so you may prefer it if you game in a room without much light.
The Dell G2724D and the AOC 24G15N are both low-cost gaming monitors. The Dell is the better monitor for most people, as it has far better motion handling, a sharper image, gets much brighter, and has better ergonomics.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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