Monitors / Comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A vs ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

43.4″ · 3840×1200 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution86
Panel66
Verdict

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A and ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1AASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ
65Gear score65
27″Screen size43.4″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1200
180 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
≈ $143Estimated 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 Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A or ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ better?

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A and ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).