Monitors / Comparison

Acer VG271U M3bmiipx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

Monitor · Acer

Acer VG271U M3bmiipx

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer VG271U M3bmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: Acer VG271U M3bmiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Acer VG271U M3bmiipx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer VG271U M3bmiipxASUS ROG Strix XG249CM
78Gear score78
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate270 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $159Estimated price≈ $279

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 VG271U M3bmiipx or ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM better?

Acer VG271U M3bmiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: Acer VG271U M3bmiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer VG271U M3bmiipx ≈ $159, ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM ≈ $279. Current prices vary by store.