Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G4SMN vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G4SMN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 320 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate93
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

AOC Q27G4SMN and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: AOC Q27G4SMN leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 320 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

AOC Q27G4SMN

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G4SMNASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS
82Gear score82
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
320 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time0.3 ms
—Estimated price≈ $280

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 Q27G4SMN or ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS better?

AOC Q27G4SMN and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: AOC Q27G4SMN leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 320 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 320 Hz).