Monitors / Comparison

AOC AG493UCX2 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

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 XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

AOC AG493UCX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AG493UCX2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AG493UCX2ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ
75Gear score75
48.8″Screen size43″
5120×1440Resolution3840×2160
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time—
≈ $750Estimated price—

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 XG43UQ better?

AOC AG493UCX2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440). Refresh rate: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC AG493UCX2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).