Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XV253Q X vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XV253Q X

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro XV253Q X and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV253Q X leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Nitro XV253Q X leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XV253Q X

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XV253Q XASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
77Gear score77
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms

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 XV253Q X or ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ better?

Acer Nitro XV253Q X and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV253Q X leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro XV253Q X leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV253Q X leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).