Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A vs Gigabyte M27Q-X

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 210 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate79
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M27Q-X

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Gigabyte M27Q-X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.

  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte M27Q-X leads (240 Hz vs 210 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Gigabyte M27Q-X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5AGigabyte M27Q-X
82Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
210 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $280

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 TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A or Gigabyte M27Q-X better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Gigabyte M27Q-X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Refresh rate: Gigabyte M27Q-X leads (240 Hz vs 210 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte M27Q-X leads (240 Hz vs 210 Hz).