ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace vs Acer Predator XB273U

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads Acer Predator XB273U overall by 6 points (68 vs 62 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 720 vs 165 Hz; response time (GtG), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 0.02 vs 1 ms; resolution, where Acer Predator XB273U has 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px; brightness (typical), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is 40 nits brighter; panel type, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has OLED (WOLED) vs IPS.
  • Best value: Acer Predator XB273U (from $699) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads overall
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace · 83 overall, #2 of 81
68
Acer Predator XB273U · 60 overall, #46 of 81
62
Key differences
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 720 vs 165 Hz
  • Response TimeASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 0.02 vs 1 ms
  • ResolutionAcer Predator XB273U 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • BrightnessASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 40 nits brighter
  • Panel TypeASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace OLED (WOLED) vs IPS

Scores by Category

Predator XB273U wins 3 of 6 categories · ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace wins 2

CategoryROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AcePredator XB273ULead
Performance
+72
Image Quality
+36
Panel
+9
Connectivity
+10
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
+100

Physical Comparison

ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
3.6kg
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

No notable compromises found.

Acer Predator XB273U

  • No USB-C — no single-cable laptop connection.

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
Screen Size
24.5 in
27 in10% more
Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
2560 × 1440 px
Panel Type
Pixel Density
N/A
109

Image Quality

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
Brightness (typical)
390 nits11% more
350 nits
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
N/A
95

Performance

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
Refresh Rate
720 Hz336% more
165 Hz
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms98% less
1 ms

HDR

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
N/A
1
USB-C
N/A
No

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Predator XB273U
Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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