Monitors / Comparison

Acer XR342CK vs ASUS PG27AQ

Monitor · Acer

Acer XR342CK

34″ · 3440×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PG27AQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

Acer XR342CK and ASUS PG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Resolution: ASUS PG27AQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Acer XR342CK leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS PG27AQ leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

Acer XR342CK

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS PG27AQ

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer XR342CKASUS PG27AQ
58Gear score58
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution3840×2160
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 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 XR342CK or ASUS PG27AQ better?

Acer XR342CK and ASUS PG27AQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Resolution: ASUS PG27AQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: Acer XR342CK leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ASUS PG27AQ leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer XR342CK leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).