Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD vs Razer Raptor 27

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Razer

Razer Raptor 27

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73.

  • Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Razer Raptor 27

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QDRazer Raptor 27
74Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time4 ms

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 Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD or Razer Raptor 27 better?

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73. Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).