Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZX vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4ZX

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ27G4ZX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G4ZX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZXASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
78Gear score78
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
300 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
5 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $267

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 CQ27G4ZX or ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS better?

AOC CQ27G4ZX and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz).