Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS vs ViewSonic XG2536

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

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

ViewSonic XG2536

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS and ViewSonic XG2536 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2536 leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: ViewSonic XG2536 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic XG2536

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACSViewSonic XG2536
78Gear score78
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $267Estimated 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 ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS or ViewSonic XG2536 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS and ViewSonic XG2536 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2536 leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: ViewSonic XG2536 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2536 leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).