Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

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 · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

27″ · 5120×2880 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5ASamsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
82Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution5120×2880
210 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time—

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 Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (210 Hz vs 180 Hz).