Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G2U/BK vs ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G2U/BK

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

AOC Q27G2U/BK and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q27G2U/BK leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

AOC Q27G2U/BK

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G2U/BKASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
69Gear score69
27″Screen size43″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 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 Q27G2U/BK or ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q better?

AOC Q27G2U/BK and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC Q27G2U/BK leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q27G2U/BK leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).