ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A vs AOC 27G2SP
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A (#2, best value) vs AOC 27G2SP (#5, best budget): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A totals 8.8/10 and the AOC 27G2SP 8.3/10, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A leading on Panel Quality and Features.
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Side by side
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A | AOC 27G2SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229 | $134 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms MPRT | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | HDR10 | No |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and the AOC 27G2SP made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best value) and #5 (best budget). ASUS value with ELMB Sync—VRR and motion blur reduction simultaneously. 170Hz at 1440p with good ergonomics at an aggressive price. Budget IPS gaming under $200 with 165Hz and height-adjustable stand. The entry point for high-refresh gaming.
We score budget gaming monitors on Value (35%), Speed (30%), Panel Quality (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Features (5%). On that basis the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A totals 8.8 out of 10 and the AOC 27G2SP 8.3. The widest gap is Panel Quality, where the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A scores 8 against 7 for the AOC 27G2SP — colors and viewing. Features also separates them: 9 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 6 for the AOC 27G2SP.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 2560x1440 on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 1920x1080 on the AOC 27G2SP; Refresh Rate — 170Hz on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 165Hz on the AOC 27G2SP; HDR — HDR10 on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus No on the AOC 27G2SP. They match on Panel and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and $134 for the AOC 27G2SP, a $95 difference in the AOC 27G2SP's favor. Owners praise the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A for 170Hz 1440p and ELMB Sync technology; the most common complaint is not the fastest response. Owners praise the AOC 27G2SP for under $200 and 165Hz IPS; the most common complaint is only 1080p.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A
- 170Hz 1440p
- ELMB Sync technology
- G-Sync compatible
- Good ergonomics
- Not the fastest response
- HDR basic
- Colors need calibration
AOC 27G2SP
- Under $200
- 165Hz IPS
- Height adjustable stand
- 1ms MPRT
- Only 1080p
- HDR very basic
- Mediocre contrast
Which should you buy?
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is the better fit for VRR + blur reduction needs and ASUS ecosystem — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Panel Quality and Features. The AOC 27G2SP is the better fit for extreme budget gaming and 1080p esports. If the $95 saving matters more than Panel Quality, the AOC 27G2SP is the better value. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is a poor fit for response time purists; the AOC 27G2SP is a poor fit for resolution seekers.
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A if
- VRR + blur reduction needs
- ASUS ecosystem
- Value 1440p gaming
Skip it if
- Response time purists
- Premium aesthetics
Choose the AOC 27G2SP if
- Extreme budget gaming
- 1080p esports
- First gaming monitor
Skip it if
- Resolution seekers
- Quality enthusiasts
Common questions
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A better than the AOC 27G2SP?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A scores higher overall, 8.8 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Panel Quality. The AOC 27G2SP does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A cost than the AOC 27G2SP?
$95 more as of February 1, 2026: $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A against $134 for the AOC 27G2SP. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Panel Quality — 8 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and the AOC 27G2SP?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 2560x1440 on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 1920x1080 on the AOC 27G2SP. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel Quality (8 vs 7 in our scoring): colors and viewing.