Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG vs BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ

48″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG and BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 81.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCGBenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ
82Gear score81
27″Screen size48″
3840×2160Resolution3840×2160
160 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.1 ms
≈ $467Estimated 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 BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG and BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 81. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz).