Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs Philips 27M2N3500NL

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

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

Philips 27M2N3500NL

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Philips 27M2N3500NL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3500NL leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 27M2N3500NL

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQPhilips 27M2N3500NL
75Gear score75
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelFast VA
—Response 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 XG43UQ or Philips 27M2N3500NL better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Philips 27M2N3500NL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3500NL leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3500NL leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).