Monitors / Comparison

Acer ED271U Xbmiipx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

Monitor · Acer

Acer ED271U Xbmiipx

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer ED271U Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: Acer ED271U Xbmiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

Acer ED271U Xbmiipx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer ED271U XbmiipxASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS
79Gear score79
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate310 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $229

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 ED271U Xbmiipx or ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS better?

Acer ED271U Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Acer ED271U Xbmiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).