Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
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
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
This 240Hz VA monitor delivers excellent contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth gameplay, making it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers. Users praise its easy setup and great value, especially when purchased on sale. However, the built-in speakers are very quiet, the settings menu can be tricky to navigate, and some users note minor ghosting or a slightly washed-out color balance out of the box.
Pros
- Excellent contrast ratio
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
- Vibrant colors
Cons
- Very quiet built-in speakers
- Settings menu hard to navigate
- Minor ghosting at higher overdrive
- Color balance slightly too white
- Limited HDMI ports
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| 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 | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 16.7M Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports | No |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W | 32W★ |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.49 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
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
