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AGON by AOC retains global No.1 position in Gaming Monitors

 

AGON by AOC, the acclaimed gaming sub-brand of AOC, celebrates retaining its position as the global leader in the gaming monitor sector in Q1-Q3 2024, continuing its success after leading the market in 2022 and 2023. It would be the third year in a row that the company has held the top spot, should it continue to do so in Q4. According to the latest data from IDC Research – Gaming Tracker Q1-Q3 2024, AGON by AOC again ranks first in the global gaming monitor market.

Success driven by innovation
In its commitment to innovation, AGON by AOC has incorporated cutting-edge OLED panels and MiniLED backlights in select models, enhancing visual performance with superior clarity and contrast. These are just a few highlights of the brand’s extensive portfolio, which ranges from versatile displays with high refresh rates and responsive panels for budget-conscious gamers (AOC GAMING G4 series), to immersive ultra-wide QD-OLED displays (AGON PRO AG346UCD) designed for an unparalleled gaming experience to groundbreaking competitive esports displays with an industry-leading 540 Hz refresh rate (AGON PRO AG246FK). AGON by AOC’s diverse portfolio and three categories (AOC GAMING, AGON, AGON PRO) for core/mainstream, hardcore and esports gamers ensures that there’s a high-quality gaming monitor for every type of gamer, maintaining a balance between cutting-edge technology and the diverse needs of the gaming community.

Dominating the gaming scene
AGON by AOC continues its impressive market trajectory, with its European market share – as reported by CONTEXT – steadily climbing from 13.4% in 2022 to 19.4% in 2023, reaching 21.3% in Q1-Q3 2024 (compared to the same period in 2023). The increased market share and its growth of 44.2% in sales volume in Q1-Q3 2024, significantly outpacing the overall gaming monitor market growth of 29.9% during the same period.

Notably, AGON by AOC maintains its leadership in the high-refresh-rate sector, with a strategic focus on establishing 180 Hz and above as the new standard baseline for gaming displays. In this segment, the company achieved a substantial 131.3% increase in sales volume for Q1-Q3 2024, maintaining a strong market position with a 19.5% market share. In the competitive premium segment of 240 Hz and above gaming monitors, the brand holds a leading position with a 22.2% market share in Q1-Q3 2024, achieving a 41.6% increase in sales volume compared to the same period in 2023. This sustained market leadership demonstrates the brand’s ability to meet the needs of gamers seeking the highest performance at an affordable price.

With several new monitors expanding the OLED gaming monitors line-up, the OLED segment has shown strong sales volume growth of 145.5% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.

Gratitude and vision
This achievement underscores AGON by AOC’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and performance, and reinforces its status as a leader in the gaming monitor industry. As the gaming community continues to evolve, AGON by AOC remains committed to providing cutting-edge monitors that meet the rigorous demands of gamers around the world.

Xeni Bairaktari, Marketing Director Europe, embraces the gaming community: At this joyous juncture, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the gaming community for their continued trust in AGON by AOC’s expertise and innovation. It’s the enthusiasm of the gaming community that inspires us to evolve and lead with pioneering gaming monitors that exceed expectations.”

César Acosta, Product & Business Manager at AGON by AOC, emphasises the company’s strategic direction:

“Every day we strive to improve gaming monitors and redefine industry standards. With 180 Hz now established as our baseline, we’re thrilled to see a significant portion of our sales coming from monitors with 240 Hz or higher refresh rates. This dedication underscores our belief that every gamer deserves access to exceptional refresh rates for a smoother, more immersive gaming experience.”

 

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