Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG242YP vs ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG242YP

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG242YP and ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG242YPASUS ROG Strix XG248Q
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelTN
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $279

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 ROG Strix XG248Q better?

Acer Nitro VG242YP and ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).