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ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs X= XRGB27UHD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

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

X= XRGB27UHD

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and X= XRGB27UHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: X= XRGB27UHD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

X= XRGB27UHD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSX= XRGB27UHD
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 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 X= XRGB27UHD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and X= XRGB27UHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: X= XRGB27UHD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).