Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
This Acer monitor delivers excellent IPS picture quality and smooth 240Hz performance at a very competitive price. Verified buyers praise its color accuracy, fast response time, and minimal ghosting, though the built-in speakers are notably poor. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming, especially shooters and eSports, as a great value upgrade from 1080p.
Pros
- Excellent IPS picture quality
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.5ms response time
- Great value for the price
- Minimal ghosting and light bleed
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- HDMI 2.0 only (not 2.1)
- Minor IPS light bleed at edges
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
The SKitphrati 17-inch LED Monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its affordability, compact size, and ease of setup, finding it suitable for basic office tasks and as a secondary display. However, several reviewers report significant drawbacks, including poor viewing angles, a glassy coating that causes dimming, low resolution, and even receiving a broken unit. While it offers good value for the price for some, others consider it cheaply made and unusable for extended use.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Good for basic office tasks
- Bright and clear display
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Glassy coating causes dimming
- Low resolution (1440x900)
- No tilt adjustment on stand
- Cheap build quality
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Skitphrati S-17-W 17" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1440 x 900 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 2.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
