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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP refresh rate compared
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Nitro XV320QU 170 Hz against ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP 60 Hz, 65% in favour of Acer Nitro XV320QU. Add screen size to that, 32 in on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 15.6 in on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP, and the pattern holds.
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 not built for pixel-density purists wanting maximum sharpness at 1440p and competitive players wanting sub-1ms OLED-class response. The same goes for buyers wanting a larger 1440p canvas without a 4K price tag. The ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP suits content creators needing a tripod-mountable secondary display and ASUS loyalists who want extra flexibility over the base ZenScreen, though it is the wrong buy for gamers or anyone latency-sensitive who'll just use it wired anyway and iPhone users, since Miracast doesn't work with iOS. It also earns its place with presenters who want to cast from a phone or laptop wirelessly. 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 ZenScreen Go MB16AWP (7.1/10): A solid pick if wireless mirroring or tripod mounting actually matters to your workflow, otherwise the plain MB16AC is the better value.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Nitro XV320QU and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 1920 x 1080 on the ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP.
Is the Panel Type the same on the Acer Nitro XV320QU and ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP?
It is. Both are listed at IPS, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- IPS
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Acer
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- ASUS
Model Number
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- XV320QU
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- MB16AWP
Screen Size
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 32 inBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 15.6 in-51%
Resolution
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 16:9
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 170 HzBest
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 60 Hz-65%
Response Time
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 1ms (VRB)Best
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 5 ms
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- None
Series
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Nitro
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
Color Gamut
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- ~95%+ DCI-P3
- ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- 100% sRGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1ms (VRB) vs 5 ms).
Choose ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP 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 ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
7.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid pick if wireless mirroring or tripod mounting actually matters to your workflow, otherwise the plain MB16AC is the better value.