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AOC CQ27G4Z2 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4Z2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 260 Hz).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4Z2ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS
81Gear score81
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
260 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
Fast VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 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 CQ27G4Z2 or ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS better?

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 260 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 260 Hz).