Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs NZXT Canvas 27Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
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Monitor · NZXT

NZXT Canvas 27Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and NZXT Canvas 27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: NZXT Canvas 27Q leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

NZXT Canvas 27Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQNZXT Canvas 27Q
75Gear score75
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS

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 XG43UQ or NZXT Canvas 27Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and NZXT Canvas 27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: NZXT Canvas 27Q leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: NZXT Canvas 27Q leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).