Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ32G4ZA vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ32G4ZA

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time98
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ32G4ZA and ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ32G4ZA

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ32G4ZAASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
82Gear score82
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
260 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
Fast VAPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $467

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 CQ32G4ZA or ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG better?

AOC CQ32G4ZA and ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).