Monitors / Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Gigabyte GS27QA
Monitor · ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q
27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPSVery good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte
Gigabyte GS27QA
27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPSVery good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Gigabyte GS27QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.
- Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27QA leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this
Gigabyte GS27QA
If you care most about refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q | Gigabyte GS27QA | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| 170 Hz | Refresh rate | 180 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 1 ms | Response time | — |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $298 |
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 XG279Q or Gigabyte GS27QA better?
ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Gigabyte GS27QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27QA leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27QA leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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