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Acer Nitro KG241Y vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: Comparison
Acer Nitro KG241Y and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ separate most on response time: Acer Nitro KG241Y at 2 ms, ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ at 1 ms, 100% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. Screen Size splits them by another 12%, again favouring ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. They match on 9 other specifications, including aspect ratio, hdr support and curved.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | ASUS |
| Model Number | KG241Y (P3bip variant) | XG27AQ |
| Screen Size | 23.8 in-12% | 27 in |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 170 Hz-6% |
| Response Time | 2 ms-100% | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync | Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Panel Coating | Matte anti-glare | Matte anti-glare |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 170 Hz-6% |
| Response Time GtG | 2 ms | 1 ms |
| VRR Standard | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Certification | HDR10 signal only | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Pivot To Portrait | No | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Series | Nitro KG241Y | ROG Strix XG27AQ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/gaming/nitro-kg1/pdp/UM.QX1AA.305 | https://rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27aq-model/spec/ |
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.