Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its excellent value for money, especially for gaming and video editing. The adjustable stand, clear picture quality, and smooth performance are frequently highlighted. A few users mention minor annoyances like the manual brightness control via a joystick and a shipping delay, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for gaming and video editing
- Adjustable stand with hydraulic height
- Clear picture quality and colors
- Smooth 144Hz performance
Cons
- Manual brightness control via joystick
- Shipping delays reported
- Power button design is loose
- Color accuracy not as good as premium brands
- No separate buttons for settings
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | MSI G242L E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 83% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 45W★ |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.10 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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
