Monitors / Comparison

AOC U28G2XU2/BK vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG

Monitor · AOC

AOC U28G2XU2/BK

28″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC U28G2XU2/BK and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: AOC U28G2XU2/BK leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC U28G2XU2/BK

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC U28G2XU2/BKASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG
78Gear score78
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $289

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 U28G2XU2/BK or ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG better?

AOC U28G2XU2/BK and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: AOC U28G2XU2/BK leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).