ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPSASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
27″ · 2560×1440 · 210 Hz · Fast IPSASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.
- Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
- Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 160 Hz).
- Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
If you care most about resolution.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
If you care most about refresh rate, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A | |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Gear score | 82 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 3840×2160 | Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| 160 Hz | Refresh rate | 210 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | Fast IPS |
| 1 ms | Response time | 0.3 ms |
| ≈ $467 | Estimated 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 XG27UCG or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A better?
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 160 Hz).