Monitors / Comparison

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EI491CUR SbmiipphxASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
69Gear score69
49″Screen size43″
5120×1440Resolution3840×2160
120 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $930Estimated price—

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 EI491CUR Sbmiipphx or ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q better?

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).