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AOC 27G4X vs ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP: Comparison
What is the difference between AOC 27G4X and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP?
Response time is where these two genuinely part company, AOC 27G4X 1 ms against ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP 5 ms, a 400% lead for AOC 27G4X. Refresh rate runs the same way, 180 Hz on the AOC 27G4X versus 60 Hz on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP, another win for AOC 27G4X. Add max refresh rate to that, 180 Hz on the AOC 27G4X versus 60 Hz on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP, and the pattern holds. AOC 27G4X also leads on screen size, 27 in on the AOC 27G4X versus 15.6 in on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP.
AOC 27G4X vs ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP: which one fits your build
Buy the AOC 27G4X for extreme budget-conscious gamers and first-time QHD high-refresh upgraders, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting real HDR contrast and anyone wanting a fully adjustable stand. The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP suits content creators needing a tripod-mountable secondary display and ASUS loyalists who want extra flexibility over the base ZenScreen, though it is not the pick for gamers or anyone latency-sensitive who'll just use it wired anyway and iPhone users, since Miracast doesn't work with iOS. It also earns its place with presenters who want to cast from a phone or laptop wirelessly.
What AOC 27G4X and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP have in common
Everything else lines up. Resolution, native resolution, panel type, panel technology and aspect ratio read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC 27G4X and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP differ on response time gtg?
Yes. Response Time GtG reads 1 ms on the AOC 27G4X versus 5 ms on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP.
Is the Curved the same on the AOC 27G4X and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- IPS
Brand
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- ASUS
Model Number
- AOC 27G4X
- 27G4X
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- MB16AWP
Screen Size
- AOC 27G4X
- 27 inBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 15.6 in-42%
Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel Technology
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 16:9
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 HzBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 60 Hz-67%
Response Time
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 msBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 5 ms-400%
Adaptive Sync
- AOC 27G4X
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- None
HDR Support
- AOC 27G4X
- Yes
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- No
Curved
- AOC 27G4X
- No
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- No
Panel Coating
- AOC 27G4X
- Matte anti-glare
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- Matte anti-glare
Native Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920x1080
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 1920x1080
Screen Curvature
- AOC 27G4X
- Flat
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- Flat
Max Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 HzBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 60 Hz-67%
Response Time GtG
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 msBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 5 ms
SDR Brightness
- AOC 27G4X
- 300 nitsBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 250 nits
Native Contrast Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 1000:1
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 1200:1
Series
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC Gaming 27G4X
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
Color Gamut
- AOC 27G4X
- 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 100% sRGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC 27G4X if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Choose ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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 ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
7.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid pick if wireless mirroring or tripod mounting actually matters to your workflow, otherwise the plain MB16AC is the better value.