Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator XB1 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator XB1

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time60
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

15.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
Verdict

Acer Predator XB1 and ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 65.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator XB1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator XB1

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator XB1ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP
66Gear score65
27″Screen size15.6″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelIPS
4 msResponse time3 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 XB1 or ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP better?

Acer Predator XB1 and ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 65. Resolution: Acer Predator XB1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator XB1 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).