Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
The Pixio PX248 Wave Pink 24" 200 Hz Fast‑IPS monitor earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for its vivid colors, buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate, and easy snap‑together assembly. Gamers and students appreciate the crisp 1080p clarity, low weight, and the stylish pastel pink design that stands out. A recurring weakness is the built‑in speakers — many users find them quiet or mediocre — and the stand offers only tilt adjustment. However, at around $150–160, most reviewers consider it exceptional value for money.
Pros
- Vivid colors and sharp 1080p clarity
- Buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate
- Fast 1 ms response time
- Easy snap-together assembly
- Lightweight and sleek pastel pink design
Cons
- Built-in speakers are quiet or mediocre
- Stand only offers tilt adjustment
- Limited ports (only one HDMI and one DisplayPort)
- HDR10 is a checkbox feature, not transformative
- Brightness may struggle in very bright environments
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 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★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 115.44% sRGB / 83.64% NTSC / 90.82% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| 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 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 28W★ |
| 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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
