Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G3S vs ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G3S

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ27G3S and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G3S leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G3S

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G3SASUS ROG Strix XG256Q
71Gear score71
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $173

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 CQ27G3S or ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q better?

AOC CQ27G3S and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: AOC CQ27G3S leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).