Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

34″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A leads (260 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1ASamsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU
84Gear score84
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
260 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time—
≈ $279Estimated price—

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 VG27AQML1A or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A leads (260 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A leads (260 Hz vs 175 Hz).