Acer Nitro VG242YP vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV
Acer Nitro VG242YP
23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPSASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV
27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPSAcer Nitro VG242YP and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
- Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG242YP leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
- Response time: Acer Nitro VG242YP leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Acer Nitro VG242YP
If you care most about refresh rate, response time.
ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer Nitro VG242YP | ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| 23.8″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| 165 Hz | Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 1 ms | Response time | 5 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $359 |
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 VG242YP or ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV better?
Acer Nitro VG242YP and ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG242YP leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro VG242YP leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG242YP leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).