Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator X27 S vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator X27 S

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · Mini LED IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

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

Acer Predator X27 S and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator X27 S leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator X27 S

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator X27 SASUS ROG Strix XG259QN
82Gear score82
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
Mini LED IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.3 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 Predator X27 S or ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN better?

Acer Predator X27 S and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Acer Predator X27 S leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).