Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM vs Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

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 G9

49″ · 5120×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMSamsung Odyssey Neo G9
85Gear score85
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
270 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
0.5 msResponse time1 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 XG27AQM or Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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