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Acer Nitro VG272U vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A: Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A differ on response time: Acer Nitro VG272U at 1ms (VRB), ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A at 1 ms. They match on 4 other specifications, including panel type, resolution and aspect ratio.

Acer Nitro VG272U (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/1ms VRB/90% DCI-P3/AMD FreeSync Premium Budget Pick)
AcerAcer Nitro VG272U
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/180Hz/1ms/130% sRGB/HDR10/ELMB Sync)
ASUSASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A

Specs

Specification
Acer Nitro VG272U (27-Inch QHD IPS/180Hz/1ms VRB/90% DCI-P3/AMD FreeSync Premium Budget Pick)
Acer Nitro VG272U
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/180Hz/1ms/130% sRGB/HDR10/ELMB Sync)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A
Panel TypeIPSIPS
BrandAcerASUS
Model NumberVG272U MbmiipxVG27AQL3A
Screen Size2727 in
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate180 Hz180 Hz
Response Time1ms (VRB)1 ms
Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSync PremiumAdaptive-Sync, AMD FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible
SeriesNitro VG272UTUF Gaming
Color Gamut~90% DCI-P3130% sRGB, 96% DCI-P3
HDR FormatsNoneHDR10

Verdict

Acer Nitro VG272U

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely fast budget QHD gaming monitor that sacrifices ergonomics and HDR to hit an aggressive price point.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL3A

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded value 1440p gaming monitor whose ELMB Sync feature outperforms its price point.

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