Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs ViewSonic VX2728J

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2728J

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time74
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and ViewSonic VX2728J are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2728J leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ViewSonic VX2728J leads (2.5 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2728J

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QViewSonic VX2728J
69Gear score69
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time2.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $180

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 ViewSonic VX2728J better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and ViewSonic VX2728J are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2728J leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ViewSonic VX2728J leads (2.5 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2728J leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).