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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ: the screen size difference
On screen size the spread is 16%, Acer Nitro XV320QU 32 in against ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 27 in, so Acer Nitro XV320QU takes it. There is a split on response time as well, 1ms on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 1 ms on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. There is a split on adaptive sync as well, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ. Color gamut is not the same on both, ~95%+ DCI-P3 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 on the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ.
Who each one is for
Buy the Acer Nitro XV320QU 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. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is the one to take for gamers wanting a step above entry-level QHD monitors and ROG ecosystem buyers wanting matching aesthetics, though it is not built for buyers who can stretch to an OLED gaming monitor and HDR content enthusiasts. 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 XG27AQ (8.2/10): A well-built mid-tier QHD gaming monitor that improves on budget IPS panels without reaching OLED pricing or performance.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Resolution, refresh rate, panel type, hdr formats and aspect ratio read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Acer
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ASUS
Model Number
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- XV320QU
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- XG27AQ
Screen Size
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 32 inBest
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 27 in-16%
Resolution
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 16:9
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 170 Hz
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 170 Hz
Response Time
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 1ms (VRB)
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 1 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Series
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Nitro
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- ROG Strix XG27AQ
Color Gamut
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- ~95%+ DCI-P3
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- HDR10
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 27 in) and the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Choose ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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 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.