Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR vs Samsung Odyssey G9

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR and Samsung Odyssey G9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G9

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMRSamsung Odyssey G9
85Gear score85
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
300 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $449Estimated 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 XG27AQMR or Samsung Odyssey G9 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR and Samsung Odyssey G9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).