Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
Dell E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
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 E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
The Dell monitor is generally well-received for office use, with users praising its value, screen size, and fast delivery. However, there are notable issues: a few units arrived with a damaged screen or were refurbished instead of new, and the lack of an HDMI input and ergonomic stand are common drawbacks. The inclusion of a DisplayPort is a pro for some, but a con for others expecting different ports.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast delivery
- Good screen size for work
- Full HD picture quality
- Wide viewing angles
Cons
- Missing HDMI input
- No ergonomic stand with height/swivel
- Some units arrived with damaged screen
- Product listed as new but sent refurbished
- DisplayPort not popular on newer boards
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | Dell E2216H 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | 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★ | — |
| 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 | VESA compatible |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 2.84 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 E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
