Monitors / Comparison

AOC 27G4HX2 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

Monitor · AOC

AOC 27G4HX2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

AOC 27G4HX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 27G4HX2 leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

AOC 27G4HX2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 27G4HX2ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
69Gear score69
27″Screen size43″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
200 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 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 27G4HX2 or ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q better?

AOC 27G4HX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 27G4HX2 leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 27G4HX2 leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).