Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs Philips 498P9Z

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 · Philips

Philips 498P9Z

48.8″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 498P9Z leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 498P9Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQPhilips 498P9Z
75Gear score75
43″Screen size48.8″
3840×2160Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 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 498P9Z better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Philips 498P9Z are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440). Refresh rate: Philips 498P9Z leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 498P9Z leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).