Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
The Acer Nitro KG241Y is widely praised as a solid, affordable gaming monitor with excellent value for money. Users highlight the sharp 1080p picture, high refresh rates (up to 280Hz), and easy setup, though some note color accuracy requires tweaking and there is noticeable ghosting at high frame rates due to the VA panel. A few drawbacks include the lack of built-in speakers and USB ports, and HDMI 2.0 limitations causing black screens on consoles at 120Hz.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1080p picture quality
- High refresh rate up to 280Hz
- Easy and quick setup
- Slim bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- No USB ports
- HDMI 2.0 limits 120Hz on consoles
- Noticeable ghosting at high frame rates
- Color accuracy needs adjustment out of box
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
The GIGABYTE M27UP SA monitor offers a 4K UHD resolution with a 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it suitable for high-end gaming. It provides extensive connectivity including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C, along with ergonomic adjustments like height and tilt. Users appreciate the color accuracy at 125% sRGB and the inclusion of necessary cables. However, the sample size is limited, so confidence in these findings is low.
Pros
- 4K UHD resolution
- 160Hz refresh rate
- 1ms GTG response time
- 125% sRGB color accuracy
- HDMI 2.1 and USB-C connectivity
Cons
- Limited sample size for review
- No user complaints mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 125% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 VGA | — |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 27W★ |
| Weight | 3.80 kg★ | 9.07 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.