Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time100
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG272 XbmiipxASUS ROG Strix XG249CM
78Gear score78
27″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate270 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.1 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 VG272 Xbmiipx or ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM better?

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).