Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 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
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025
This monitor delivers impressive value for its price, with vibrant colors, sharp clarity, and an immersive curved design that enhances both gaming and productivity. Users praise the picture quality and low blue light emissions, though some note the stand lacks height adjustment and the advertised 165Hz refresh rate only reaches 144Hz at 2560x1440. Overall, it's a solid upgrade for home offices and gaming setups without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp clarity
- Immersive curved design
- Great value for the price
- Low blue light emissions
- Fast scanning and no flicker
Cons
- Stand lacks height adjustment
- Advertised 165Hz only reaches 144Hz at 2560x1440
- Sound issues reported (speakers not working)
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | ZZA Z245C 24.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| 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★ | 1 |
| 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 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.42 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
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
Pricing
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
