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ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs Samsung Odyssey G5

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 · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G5

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and Samsung Odyssey G5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G5

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPSamsung Odyssey G5
74Gear score74
17.3″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse time—

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 Samsung Odyssey G5 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and Samsung Odyssey G5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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