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ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

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

Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQXiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ
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 Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Xiaomi Mi 2K Gaming Monitor 27 XMMNT27HQ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).