Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

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 XG27ACS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (240 Hz vs 180 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 refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG272 XbmiipxASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
78Gear score78
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $267

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 XG27ACS better?

Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272 Xbmiipx leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).