Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G40XMN vs ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G40XMN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · QD-VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

AOC Q27G40XMN and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q27G40XMN leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC Q27G40XMN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G40XMNASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ
75Gear score75
27″Screen size43″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
QD-VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $270Estimated price—

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 Q27G40XMN or ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ better?

AOC Q27G40XMN and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC Q27G40XMN leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q27G40XMN leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).