Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs Pixio PX277-N

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PX277-N

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Pixio PX277-N are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PX277-N leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Pixio PX277-N

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QPixio PX277-N
69Gear score69
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time6 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 XG438Q or Pixio PX277-N better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Pixio PX277-N are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Pixio PX277-N leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PX277-N leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).