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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS: Comparison

Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS refresh rate compared

Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Nitro XV320QU 170 Hz against ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS 180 Hz, 6% in favour of ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. Add screen size to that, 32 in on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 27 in on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, and the pattern holds.

Who each one is for

The Acer Nitro XV320QU is the one to take for Dual-PC users wanting a built-in KVM switch and casual to mid-level gamers upgrading from 1080p, though it is the wrong buy for pixel-density purists wanting maximum sharpness at 1440p and competitive players wanting sub-1ms OLED-class response. It is equally the pick for buyers wanting a larger 1440p canvas without a 4K price tag. Buy the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS for gamers using monitor arms or tight desk setups and hybrid gaming/content creators wanting decent factory color, though it is not the pick for esports players chasing 240Hz+ refresh rates and anyone needing wide-gamut DCI-P3 coverage for professional grading. Our rating of the Acer Nitro XV320QU (7.8/10): A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS (8.2/10): A smartly designed 1440p all-rounder for gamers who also care about desk aesthetics and color accuracy.

What Acer Nitro XV320QU and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS have in common

Everything else lines up. Resolution, panel type, hdr formats and aspect ratio read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Acer Nitro XV320QU and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS differ on response time?

Yes. Response Time reads 1ms on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 1 ms on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Type

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    IPS
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    IPS
  • Brand

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    Acer
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    ASUS
  • Model Number

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    XV320QU
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    XG27ACS
  • Screen Size

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    32 inBest
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    27 in-16%
  • Resolution

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    2560 x 1440 (QHD)
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    2560 x 1440 (QHD)
  • Aspect Ratio

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    16:9
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    16:9
  • Refresh Rate

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    170 Hz-6%
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    180 HzBest
  • Response Time

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    1ms (VRB)
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    1 ms
  • Adaptive Sync

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    Adaptive-Sync
  • Series

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    Nitro
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    ROG Strix
  • Color Gamut

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    ~95%+ DCI-P3
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    133% sRGB, 97% DCI-P3
  • HDR Formats

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    HDR10
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    HDR10
  • Ports

    Acer Nitro XV320QU
    DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, built-in KVM switch
    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
    DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 7.5W PD)

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 27 in).

    Choose ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS if you want the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAcer Nitro XV320QUASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
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    Verdict

    Acer Nitro XV320QU

    7.8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users.

    ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS

    8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    A smartly designed 1440p all-rounder for gamers who also care about desk aesthetics and color accuracy.

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