Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs Cooler Master GM2711S

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

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

Cooler Master GM2711S

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time78
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and Cooler Master GM2711S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM2711S leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Cooler Master GM2711S

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQCooler Master GM2711S
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time2 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 XG27AQ or Cooler Master GM2711S better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and Cooler Master GM2711S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM2711S leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM2711S leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).