Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
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
Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Dell monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, true white colors, and ease of setup. Many use it for home office and general productivity, with some noting the wide viewing angles and adjustable stand as key benefits. A few minor concerns include the lack of built-in speakers, a tendency for the power cable to fall out, and limited vertical adjustment on the stand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True white colors
- Easy to set up
- Wide viewing angles
- Adjustable stand
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Power cable falls out easily
- Limited vertical adjustment
- No USB ports
- Stand not very tall
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Dell S2421HS 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | — |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.40 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
Dell S2421HS 24" Silver, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
