Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
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 C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
Most users are very satisfied with this 240Hz monitor, praising its crisp visuals, smooth performance, and great value for the price. A few negative reviews mention poor color accuracy and that the monitor may not actually reach 240Hz on some systems. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget option for gaming, especially on PC.
Pros
- Crisp and smooth visuals
- Great value for the price
- 240Hz refresh rate as advertised
- Fast shipping and good packaging
- Sleek design with cool back lights
Cons
- Poor color accuracy on some units
- May not reach 240Hz on all systems
- Slight ghosting on Xbox
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Limited tilt adjustment
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 25" |
| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| 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★ | 5.81 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 C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
