Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator Z301CT vs ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator Z301CT

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Acer Predator Z301CT and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator Z301CT leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator Z301CT

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Z301CTASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
69Gear score69
29.5″Screen size43″
2560×1080Resolution3840×2160
200 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 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 Z301CT or ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q better?

Acer Predator Z301CT and ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Predator Z301CT leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator Z301CT leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).