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ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion vs ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Monitors & Displays Battle
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ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion

ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion
83/ 100
Launch MSRP$279 USD
ASUS

ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare

ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare
71/ 100
Launch MSRP$139 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion BETTER THAN ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare?

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ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low MotionWinner 🏆
ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORASUS TUFASUS ZenScreenLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery CapacityN/AN/A0 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/AN/A6.1"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion:

Comprehensive flagship hardware with verified benchmark scores.

Reasons to buy ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare:
  • $140 lower launch MSRP ($139 vs $279)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low MotionASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Monitors & Displays)
ppi109138
rating4.63.6
featuresspeakers: true, adaptive sync: G-Sync, response time ms: 1
size inch2716
refresh hz165
resolution2560x14401920x1080
aspect ratio16:916:9
release date2023-01-012023-01-01
panel typeIPS
Launch MSRP$279 USD$139 USD
Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion:
Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 71.0
When to choose ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare:
Lower launch price: $139 (save $140)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion vs ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare

Which is better: ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion or ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare?

ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.0/100 compared to ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare (71.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.0 vs top rival 71.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion and ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare?

ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion is equipped with a display and standard battery, while ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare features a display and standard battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion and ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare?

In objective hardware benchmarks, ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion achieves a 88/100 performance score, while ASUS ZenScreen 16” (15.6 inch viewable) Portable USB Monitor (MB166CR) - Full HD, IPS, USB Type-C, Eye Care, Anti-Glare scores 88/100.

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