Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 vs ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro ED270U S3

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro ED270U S3 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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Acer Nitro ED270U S3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro ED270U S3ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time4 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 Nitro ED270U S3 or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ better?

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Refresh rate: Acer Nitro ED270U S3 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro ED270U S3 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).