Monitors / Comparison

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX vs ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX

49″ · 3840×1080 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q

24″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Resolution: Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHXASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q
64Gear score64
49″Screen size24″
3840×1080Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelTN
4 msResponse time1 ms

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 EI491CR SBMIIIPHX or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q better?

Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Resolution: Acer EI491CR SBMIIIPHX leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).