Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG

27″ · 2560×1440 · 270 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 270 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMGASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
85Gear score86
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
270 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
Fast IPSPanelFast IPS
1 msResponse time0.3 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 XG27ACMG or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86. Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 270 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 270 Hz).