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ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR vs Philips 27M2C5201L

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

32″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Philips

Philips 27M2C5201L

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 27M2C5201L

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQRPhilips 27M2C5201L
68Gear score68
32″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelFast VA
4 msResponse time1 ms

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 XG32VQR or Philips 27M2C5201L better?

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).