170 Hz Refresh Rate — 6 Monitors Compared

Decision table

170 Hz Refresh Rate: which one for what?

The 6 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Content Creation Work / Productivity Films & Video

Leads for Gaming: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A62%

Leads for Content Creation: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A63%

Leads for Work / Productivity: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A61%

Leads for Films & Video: ASUS TUF Gaming VG328QA1A67%

#1#2#3#5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1AASUS
27" · 2560x1440 · 170 Hz
62% 55% 57% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- USB hub
Why it ranks here
- 350 nits of brightness
#6#1#1#4
ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1AASUS
31.5" · 2560x1440 · 170 Hz
50% 63% 61% 58%
Why it ranks here
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
- 99% DCI-P3 gamut
Why it ranks here
- USB hub
- 31.5-inch display
Why it ranks here
- 350 nits of brightness
- 31.5-inch display
#3#4#4#2
ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1AASUS
31.5" · 2560x1440 · 170 Hz
62% 53% 55% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 31.5-inch display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 31.5-inch display
#5#3#6#3
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQA1AASUS
27" · 2560x1440 · 170 Hz
50% 53% 51% 63%
Why it ranks here
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
#2#6#2#1
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328QA1AASUS
31.5" · 1920x1080 · 170 Hz
62% 51% 58% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- USB hub
- 31.5-inch display
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Films & Video
- 31.5-inch display
#4#5#5#6
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1AASUS
27" · 2560x1440 · 170 Hz
50% 52% 51% 50%
Why it ranks here
- 170Hz display
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.