Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs LG 38BN95C-W

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 · LG

LG 38BN95C-W

38″ · 3840×1600 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and LG 38BN95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: LG 38BN95C-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG 38BN95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQLG 38BN95C-W
77Gear score77
27″Screen size38″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelNano IPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,830

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 LG 38BN95C-W better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and LG 38BN95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: LG 38BN95C-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).