AOC has notified Chinese distribution partners that pricing across its monitor range is being adjusted following increases in upstream component costs. AOC specifically identifies chips, internal monitor boards and related materials as cost pressures, although it does not provide a percentage increase or revised model-level price list. AOC has not announced a global price increase, so the letter should currently be treated as a Chinese channel development. However, component costs are international, and other regions could see higher launch prices or fewer discounts if the same pressure persists. AOC price notice Current information Effective date August 1, 2026 Product scope AOC monitor range Cited causes Higher chip, controller-board and material costs Exact increase Not disclosed Confirmed region China Global adjustment Not announcedSource: ITHome