Monitors / Comparison

Acer XB273U GSbmiiprzx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

Monitor · Acer

Acer XB273U GSbmiiprzx

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS · 2023
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Recency77
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer XB273U GSbmiiprzx and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer XB273U GSbmiiprzxASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
2023Release year—
≈ $400Estimated price—

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 XB273U GSbmiiprzx or ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ better?

Acer XB273U GSbmiiprzx and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).