Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XV272U X vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XV272U X

27″ · 2560×1440 · 270 Hz · IPS · 2020
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Recency53
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro XV272U X and ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV272U X leads (270 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Nitro XV272U X leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XV272U X

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XV272U XASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
82Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
270 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
2020Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $467

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 XV272U X or ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG better?

Acer Nitro XV272U X and ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV272U X leads (270 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: Acer Nitro XV272U X leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV272U X leads (270 Hz vs 160 Hz).