Monitors / Comparison

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX vs ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHXASUS ROG Strix XG256Q
71Gear score71
34″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $173

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 XZ342CU PBMIIPHX or ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q better?

Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX and ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: Acer XZ342CU PBMIIPHX leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).