Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G4Z2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4Z2

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G4Z2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 260 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G4Z2

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4Z2ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A
81Gear score80
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
260 HzRefresh rate310 Hz
Fast VAPanelFast IPS
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 CQ27G4Z2 or ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A better?

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: AOC CQ27G4Z2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 260 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 260 Hz).