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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition vs Samsung Odyssey G8

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition

27″ · 2560×1440 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G8

34″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition and Samsung Odyssey G8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz).
  • Response time: Samsung Odyssey G8 leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G8

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA EditionSamsung Odyssey G8
85Gear score85
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
270 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelQD-OLED
0.5 msResponse time0.03 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,000

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 XG27AQM-G EVA Edition or Samsung Odyssey G8 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition and Samsung Odyssey G8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz). Response time: Samsung Odyssey G8 leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM-G EVA Edition leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz).