Monitors / Comparison

AOC AG493UCX2 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

Monitor · AOC

AOC AG493UCX2

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC AG493UCX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC AG493UCX2

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AG493UCX2ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS
75Gear score75
48.8″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $750Estimated price≈ $278

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 AG493UCX2 or ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS better?

AOC AG493UCX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: AOC AG493UCX2 ≈ $750, ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS ≈ $278. Current prices vary by store.