Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
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 FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
This 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor offers excellent value for gamers seeking high refresh rates (144-165Hz) on a budget, with easy setup and solid build quality. Many users praise the vibrant colors and smooth performance, though the built-in speakers are widely criticized for poor audio quality. A small number of customers received damaged units or noted minor quirks like a finicky power button.
Pros
- High refresh rate (144-165Hz)
- Vibrant colors and good image quality
- Easy setup and assembly
- Solid build with metal base
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Poor built-in speaker audio quality
- Some units arrived damaged
- Finicky power button on some units
- Deep base takes up desk space
- Lackluster rear RGB lighting
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 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★ | 144 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% | 120% 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg★ | 5.24 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 FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
No current pricing available
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
