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Acer Predator X27U OLED vs ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE: Comparison

Acer Predator X27U OLED vs ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE response time compared

Start with response time, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Predator X27U OLED 0.03 ms against ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 3 ms, 9900% in favour of Acer Predator X27U OLED. Screen size runs the same way, 27 in on the Acer Predator X27U OLED versus 17.3 in on the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE, another win for Acer Predator X27U OLED. Adaptive sync is not the same on both, AMD FreeSync Premium on the Acer Predator X27U OLED versus Adaptive-Sync on the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE.

Acer Predator X27U OLED vs ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE: which one fits your build

it is the wrong buy for anyone wanting 4K resolution rather than QHD. The same goes for gamers comparing the crowded 27-inch QHD/240 QD-OLED segment wanting Acer's ecosystem. It is the wrong buy for buyers already settled on a specific competing brand's ecosystem or software. Buy the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE for competitive gamers traveling to LAN parties or tournaments and Steam Deck and handheld console gamers wanting 240Hz, though it is not the pick for productivity users who don't need high refresh rate and budget shoppers, since this is a premium-priced gaming monitor. Our rating of the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE (8/10): the clear pick for anyone who wants genuine high-refresh gaming performance in a battery-powered portable package.

What Acer Predator X27U OLED and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE have in common

Everything else lines up. Refresh rate, max refresh rate, aspect ratio, curved and panel coating read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Acer Predator X27U OLED and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE differ on native resolution?

Yes. Native Resolution reads 2560x1440 on the Acer Predator X27U OLED versus 1920x1080 on the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE.

Is the Screen Curvature the same on the Acer Predator X27U OLED and ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE?

It is. Both are listed at Flat, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Type

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    WOLED
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    IPS
  • Brand

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Acer
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    ASUS
  • Model Number

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    X27U OLED (bmiipruzx)
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    XG17AHPE
  • Screen Size

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    27 inBest
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    17.3 in-36%
  • Resolution

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    2560 x 1440 (QHD)
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Panel Technology

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    WOLED
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    IPS
  • Aspect Ratio

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    16:9
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    16:9
  • Refresh Rate

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    240 Hz
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    240 Hz
  • Response Time

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    0.03 msBest
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    3 ms-9900%
  • Adaptive Sync

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    AMD FreeSync Premium
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Adaptive-Sync
  • HDR Support

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    No
  • Curved

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    No
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    No
  • Panel Coating

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Matte anti-glare
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Matte anti-glare
  • Native Resolution

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    2560x1440
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    1920x1080
  • Screen Curvature

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Flat
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Flat
  • Max Refresh Rate

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    240 Hz
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    240 Hz
  • Response Time GtG

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    0.03 msBest
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    3 ms
  • VRR Standard

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    FreeSync Premium
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Adaptive-Sync
  • SDR Brightness

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    150 nits
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    300 nitsBest
  • USB-C DP Alt Mode

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Yes
  • Built-in Speakers

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Yes
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    Yes
  • Series

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    Predator X27U OLED
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    ROG Strix XG17AHPE
  • Color Gamut

    Acer Predator X27U OLED
    99% DCI-P3
    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE
    100% sRGB

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Predator X27U OLED if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 17.3 in), the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 240 Hz) and the lower response time (0.03 ms vs 3 ms).

    Choose ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The clear pick for anyone who wants genuine high-refresh gaming performance in a battery-powered portable package.

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