Monitors / Comparison

ASRock PG27FFT1A vs ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock PG27FFT1A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASRock PG27FFT1A and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASRock PG27FFT1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASRock PG27FFT1A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASRock PG27FFT1AASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
69Gear score69
27″Screen size43″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $113Estimated 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 ASRock PG27FFT1A or ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q better?

ASRock PG27FFT1A and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASRock PG27FFT1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASRock PG27FFT1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).