Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
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
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its value, thin bezel, and clear image quality. It works well for home office setups, dual-monitor configurations, and even as a TV in a truck. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of USB-C input and a driver issue with video cards, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Thin bezel
- Clear image quality
- VESA mount compatible
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Lack of USB-C input
- Driver issue with video cards
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | BenQ GW2490 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 20W★ |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 3.93 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
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
