Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ vs LG 40WP95C-W

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · LG

LG 40WP95C-W

39.7″ · 5120×2160 · 72 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate23
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ and LG 40WP95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60.

  • Resolution: LG 40WP95C-W leads (5120×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ leads (144 Hz vs 72 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

LG 40WP95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQLG 40WP95C-W
61Gear score60
27″Screen size39.7″
1920×1080Resolution5120×2160
144 HzRefresh rate72 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,400

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ or LG 40WP95C-W better?

ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ and LG 40WP95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 60. Resolution: LG 40WP95C-W leads (5120×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ leads (144 Hz vs 72 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG27VQ leads (144 Hz vs 72 Hz).