Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator X28 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator X28

28″ · 3840×2160 · 152 Hz · IPS · 2021
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate64
Resolution100
Panel80
Recency60
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 Predator X28 and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator X28 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 152 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator X28

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator X28ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q
77Gear score77
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
152 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
2021Release year—

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 X28 or ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q better?

Acer Predator X28 and ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Acer Predator X28 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 152 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 152 Hz).