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Acer Nitro KG241Y vs Cooler Master GM27-FQS: Comparison
Acer Nitro KG241Y and Cooler Master GM27-FQS separate most on screen size: Acer Nitro KG241Y at 23.8 in, Cooler Master GM27-FQS at 27 in, 12% in favour of Cooler Master GM27-FQS. Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, this time favouring Acer Nitro KG241Y. They match on 7 other specifications, including aspect ratio, hdr support and curved.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Acer | Cooler Master |
| Model Number | KG241Y (P3bip variant) | GM27-FQS |
| Screen Size | 23.8 in-12% | 27 in |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| VRR Standard | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Certification | HDR10 signal only | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 | 1000:1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Pivot To Portrait | No | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Series | Nitro KG241Y | Cooler Master Gaming GM27-FQS |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 90% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/gaming/nitro-kg1/pdp/UM.QX1AA.305 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/gm27-fqs-argb/ |
Verdict
Cooler Master GM27-FQS
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent first-generation gaming monitor from a trusted PC hardware brand, competitive on specs if not yet on software polish.