ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
Acer Nitro VG270X
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
Acer Nitro VG270X
The Acer Nitro XV270 is a solid entry-level 1080p gaming monitor with a 200Hz refresh rate, offering smooth gameplay and good value for the price. Users praise its quick setup, sturdy stand, and compatibility with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. The matte screen reduces glare but makes it less vibrant, and picture quality is decent for gaming but not ideal for color-critical work. Overall, it is highly recommended for budget-conscious gamers, especially when on sale.
Pros
- High refresh rate (200Hz)
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup with sturdy stand
- AMD FreeSync Premium compatible with Nvidia G-Sync
- Good viewing angles (IPS panel)
Cons
- Matte screen less vibrant
- 1080p resolution at 27" looks less sharp
- No DisplayPort cable included
- Only 8-bit panel, limited color accuracy
- Slight wobble when desk is bumped
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" | Acer Nitro VG270X | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 75W | 26W★ |
| Weight | 7.44 kg | 3.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Acer Nitro VG270X
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
Acer Nitro VG270X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.
