Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ vs Gigabyte GS27FC

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

43.4″ · 3840×1200 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution86
Panel66
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Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27FC

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ and Gigabyte GS27FC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27FC leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Gigabyte GS27FC

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQGigabyte GS27FC
65Gear score65
43.4″Screen size27″
3840×1200Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Estimated price≈ $190

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 XG43VQ or Gigabyte GS27FC better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ and Gigabyte GS27FC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27FC leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27FC leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).