Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
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
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
This Sceptre 27" 1080p 165Hz gaming monitor is widely praised as a great budget option for both work and play. Users highlight the sharp 1080p resolution at 27", smooth 165Hz refresh rate (via DisplayPort), and solid build quality for the price. Common complaints include a flimsy stand, poor built-in speakers, and occasional dead-on-arrival DisplayPort cables, but most agree these are minor issues given the value.
Pros
- Sharp 1080p picture at 27"
- Smooth 165Hz refresh rate
- Great value for the price
- Slim bezel design
- Includes DisplayPort cable
Cons
- Flimsy plastic stand
- Poor built-in speakers
- Occasional dead DisplayPort cable
- 144Hz max via HDMI
- Non-adjustable height
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.29 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
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
No current pricing available
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
