Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XV273K V3 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XV273K V3

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

Acer Nitro XV273K V3 and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Acer Nitro XV273K V3 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XV273K V3

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XV273K V3ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS
82Gear score82
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time0.3 ms
≈ $400Estimated price≈ $280

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 XV273K V3 or ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS better?

Acer Nitro XV273K V3 and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Acer Nitro XV273K V3 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer Nitro XV273K V3 ≈ $400, ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.