Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs Razer Raptor 27

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 · Razer

Razer Raptor 27

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73.

  • Resolution: Razer Raptor 27 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Razer Raptor 27

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPRazer Raptor 27
74Gear score73
17.3″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
3 msResponse time4 ms

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 Razer Raptor 27 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73. Resolution: Razer Raptor 27 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).