Acer Nitro KG271U X vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
Acer Nitro KG271U X
27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPSASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
41.5″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLEDAcer Nitro KG271U X and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.
- Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
- Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG271U X leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).
- Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Acer Nitro KG271U X
If you care most about refresh rate.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
If you care most about resolution, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer Nitro KG271U X | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ | |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Gear score | 84 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 41.5″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 3840×2160 |
| 240 Hz | Refresh rate | 138 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | OLED |
| 0.5 ms | Response time | 0.1 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 KG271U X or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ better?
Acer Nitro KG271U X and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG271U X leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (0.1 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: Acer Nitro KG271U X leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).