Monitors / Comparison

AOC 27G51Z vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

Monitor · AOC

AOC 27G51Z

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

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

AOC 27G51Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 27G51Z leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: AOC 27G51Z leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC 27G51Z

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 27G51ZASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.3 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 27G51Z or ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ better?

AOC 27G51Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 27G51Z leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: AOC 27G51Z leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 27G51Z leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).