Monitors / Comparison

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel66
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR PbmiiphxASUS ROG Strix XG256Q
71Gear score71
34″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $173

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx or ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q better?

Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: Acer AOPEN ‎34HC5CUR Pbmiiphx leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).