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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A vs Samsung Odyssey Neo G8

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8

32″ · 3840×2160 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A and Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5ASamsung Odyssey Neo G8
86Gear score86
27″Screen size32″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
300 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
Fast IPSPanelVA
0.3 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $700

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 VG27AQM5A or Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A and Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).