Monitors / Comparison

AOC 25G50Z vs ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

Monitor · AOC

AOC 25G50Z

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 260 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC 25G50Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

AOC 25G50Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 25G50ZASUS ROG Strix XG279Q
77Gear score77
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
260 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is AOC 25G50Z or ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q better?

AOC 25G50Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).