Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 220 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate81
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMViewSonic ELITE XG270Q
76Gear score76
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
220 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $700

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 XG309CM or ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ViewSonic ELITE XG270Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 165 Hz).