Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G42ZE vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G42ZE

27″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ

47.5″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate59
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

AOC Q27G42ZE and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q27G42ZE leads (260 Hz vs 138 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC Q27G42ZE

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G42ZEASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ
84Gear score84
27″Screen size47.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
260 HzRefresh rate138 Hz
Fast IPSPanelOLED
1 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 Q27G42ZE or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ better?

AOC Q27G42ZE and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC Q27G42ZE leads (260 Hz vs 138 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q27G42ZE leads (260 Hz vs 138 Hz).