Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs LG 49WQ95C-W

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

17.3″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
VS
Monitor · LG

LG 49WQ95C-W

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and LG 49WQ95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (3 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

LG 49WQ95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPLG 49WQ95C-W
74Gear score74
17.3″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelNano IPS
3 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,500

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 ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP or LG 49WQ95C-W better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and LG 49WQ95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (3 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).