Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS and ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACSASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A
78Gear score78
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate270 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $267Estimated price—

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 XG27ACS or ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS and ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM1A leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).