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ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs Corsair XENEON 32QHD165

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · Corsair

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time69
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSCorsair XENEON 32QHD165
75Gear score74
27″Screen size32″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time3 ms
≈ $278Estimated 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 XG27WCS or Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).