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AOC 27G4X vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ: Comparison

AOC 27G4X and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ separate most on refresh rate: AOC 27G4X at 180 Hz, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ at 165 Hz, 8% in favour of AOC 27G4X. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, again favouring AOC 27G4X. They match on 17 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and panel technology.

AOC 27G4X (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/1ms MPRT/Standard Gamut/HDR10/Budget High-Refresh Value)
AOCAOC 27G4X
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (27-Inch QHD IPS/165Hz/1ms MPRT/ELMB/G-Sync Compatible Long-Running Favorite)
ASUSASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ

Specs

Specification
AOC 27G4X (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/1ms MPRT/Standard Gamut/HDR10/Budget High-Refresh Value)
AOC 27G4X
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (27-Inch QHD IPS/165Hz/1ms MPRT/ELMB/G-Sync Compatible Long-Running Favorite)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Panel TypeIPSIPS
BrandAOCASUS
Model Number27G4XVG27AQ
Screen Size27 in27 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel TechnologyIPSIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate180 Hz165 Hz-8%
Adaptive SyncAdaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleAdaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
HDR SupportYesYes
CurvedNoNo
Panel CoatingMatte anti-glareMatte anti-glare
Native Resolution1920x10802560x1440
Screen CurvatureFlatFlat
Max Refresh Rate180 Hz165 Hz-8%
Response Time MPRT0.5 ms1 ms
VRR StandardG-Sync CompatibleG-Sync Compatible
HDR CertificationHDR10 signal onlyHDR10 signal only
SDR Brightness300 nits350 nits
Native Contrast Ratio1000:11000:1
DisplayPort Version1.41.2
HDMI Version2.02.0
Height Adjustment Range130 mm130 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x100100x100
SeriesAOC Gaming 27G4XTUF Gaming VG27AQ
Color Gamut128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3100% sRGB
HDR FormatsHDR10HDR10
Source URLhttps://www.aoc.com/my/gaming/monitors/27g4xhttps://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq/techspec/

Verdict

AOC 27G4X

7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

An aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ

8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, well-rounded 27-inch QHD gaming monitor whose ELMB Sync motion clarity still stands out years after launch.

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