Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U V vs ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG272U V

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG272U V and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U V leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro VG272U V

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U VASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ
75Gear score75
27″Screen size43″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA

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 VG272U V or ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ better?

Acer Nitro VG272U V and ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U V leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U V leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).