Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G41ZE vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G41ZE

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ

41.5″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate59
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

AOC Q27G41ZE and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q27G41ZE leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 0.3 ms).
Pick this

AOC Q27G41ZE

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G41ZEASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
84Gear score84
27″Screen size41.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate138 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
0.3 msResponse time0.1 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 Q27G41ZE or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ better?

AOC Q27G41ZE and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC Q27G41ZE leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 0.3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q27G41ZE leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).