Monitors / Comparison

AOC C27G42FE vs ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

Monitor · AOC

AOC C27G42FE

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

15.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
Verdict

AOC C27G42FE and ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Refresh rate: AOC C27G42FE leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC C27G42FE

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC C27G42FEASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP
65Gear score65
27″Screen size15.6″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time3 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 C27G42FE or ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP better?

AOC C27G42FE and ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Refresh rate: AOC C27G42FE leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC C27G42FE leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).