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ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Lenovo Legion R27q-30

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Lenovo

Lenovo Legion R27q-30

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Lenovo Legion R27q-30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Refresh rate: Lenovo Legion R27q-30 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

Lenovo Legion R27q-30

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QLenovo Legion R27q-30
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $255

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 Lenovo Legion R27q-30 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Lenovo Legion R27q-30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Refresh rate: Lenovo Legion R27q-30 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Lenovo Legion R27q-30 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).