Monitors / Comparison

AOC C27G42E vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

Monitor · AOC

AOC C27G42E

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate28
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

AOC C27G42E and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC C27G42E

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC C27G42EASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A
68Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate80 Hz
Fast VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.3 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 C27G42E or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A better?

AOC C27G42E and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz).