Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · WOLED
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
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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

On specs, ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG comes out ahead: a gear score of 89 versus 86 for ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG leads (0.03 ms vs 0.3 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
89Gear score86
26.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
WOLEDPanelFast IPS
0.03 msResponse time0.3 ms
≈ $680Estimated 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 XG27AQDMG or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A better?

On specs, ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG comes out ahead: a gear score of 89 versus 86 for ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A. Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG leads (0.03 ms vs 0.3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).