Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro KG251Q Z vs ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro KG251Q Z

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 250 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

17.3″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
Verdict

Acer Nitro KG251Q Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG251Q Z leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Nitro KG251Q Z leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
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Acer Nitro KG251Q Z

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro KG251Q ZASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP
74Gear score74
24.5″Screen size17.3″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
250 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time3 ms
≈ $211Estimated 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 Nitro KG251Q Z or ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP better?

Acer Nitro KG251Q Z and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG251Q Z leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro KG251Q Z leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG251Q Z leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).