Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
Overall, users are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its excellent value for the price, sharp picture quality, and accurate colors. It is a popular upgrade from larger TVs for gaming, with several reviewers noting a significant reduction in input lag. However, a few isolated issues were reported, including a unit that developed display problems after a few weeks and a damaged item that was promptly refunded.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp picture quality
- Accurate colors
- Reduced input lag for gaming
- Blue light control feature
Cons
- Quiet built-in speakers
- Blurry text via VGA input
- Potential display issues after short use
- Only one HDMI port
- Occasional cosmetic damage on renewed units
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 28W★ |
| Weight | 4.90 kg★ | 7.02 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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.
