Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM vs Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM

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

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM and Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMSamsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85
85Gear score85
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
270 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
0.5 msResponse time—

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 or Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM and Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).