Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Dell SE2225HM 21" 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
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
A budget-friendly Dell 22-inch monitor that delivers solid image quality for the price. Many users praised its value, but several encountered logistical problems such as missing or incorrect cables (e.g., wrong power cord, no DisplayPort despite listing), and one even received broken units. Overall, those who got it working were satisfied, especially in dual-monitor setups where it matched far more expensive models.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Matches expensive models in dual setup
Cons
- Missing DisplayPort despite listing
- Wrong power cable supplied
- Fragile packaging causes damage in transit
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Dell SE2225HM 21" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| 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★ | 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 2.96 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 SE2225HM 21" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
