Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V vs ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V

45.5″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

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

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Acer Nitro XZ452CU V leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XZ452CU VASUS ROG Strix XG279Q
77Gear score77
45.5″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response 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 XZ452CU V or ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q better?

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Acer Nitro XZ452CU V leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).