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AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: Comparison
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ separate most on refresh rate: AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 at 360 Hz, ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ at 170 Hz, 53% in favour of AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 53%, again favouring AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. They match on 18 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | AOC | ASUS |
| Model Number | AG276QSG2 | XG27AQ |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 170 Hz-53% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync with Pulsar | Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Panel Coating | Matte anti-glare | Matte anti-glare |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 170 Hz-53% |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Backlight Strobing | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Certification | HDR10 signal only | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 400 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 97.3 % | 95 % |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm | 100 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | AGON PRO | ROG Strix XG27AQ |
| Color Gamut | 131.3% sRGB, 97.3% DCI-P3 | 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.aoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/ag276qsg2 | https://rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27aq-model/spec/ |
Verdict
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A premium 1440p esports monitor whose hardware G-Sync Ultimate module and dense Mini-LED backlight justify its price for NVIDIA enthusiasts.
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.