If you're on a budget and mainly focused on casual gaming or productivity, the AOC 24G2SPU could be a good fit, as it offers solid performance at a lower price point. However, for a premium gaming experience with higher refresh rates, and better overall performance for competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQN stands out, but it does come at a higher cost. The larger size and higher resolution of the Asus also make it better suited for media consumption, though neither is optimal for HDR gaming or media. If color-accurate tasks like photo editing are essential, both monitors provide good capabilities, but remember, higher resolution enhances image clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQN (IPS).
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
92.0 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.6 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$949
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) costs $949.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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