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Acer Nitro VG272U vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U vs BenQ Mobiuz EX270M: the refresh rate difference

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U 180 Hz against BenQ Mobiuz EX270M 240 Hz, which puts BenQ Mobiuz EX270M 25% ahead. There is a split on resolution as well, 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 1920 x 1080 on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. Response time is not the same on both, 1ms on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 1 ms on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. They differ on hdr formats too, None on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus HDR10 on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M. There is a split on color gamut as well, ~90% DCI-P3 on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 99% sRGB on the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M.

Who each one is for

Buy the Acer Nitro VG272U for budget-conscious gamers wanting high refresh QHD and first upgrade from 1080p/60Hz displays, though it is not built for buyers wanting full stand ergonomics and HDR content viewers. The BenQ Mobiuz EX270M is the one to take for gamers wanting good built-in speakers on a budget and buyers wanting a simpler single-cable desk setup, though it is not the pick for buyers chasing the highest refresh rate ceilings and anyone planning to use dedicated external speakers. Our rating of the Acer Nitro VG272U (7.5/10): A genuinely fast budget QHD gaming monitor that sacrifices ergonomics and HDR to hit an aggressive price point. Our rating of the BenQ Mobiuz EX270M (7.9/10): A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: panel type, screen size, adaptive sync and aspect ratio are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Type

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    IPS
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    IPS
  • Brand

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    Acer
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    BenQ
  • Model Number

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    VG272U Mbmiipx
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    EX270M
  • Screen Size

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    27 in
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    27 in
  • Resolution

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    2560 x 1440 (QHD)
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
  • Aspect Ratio

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    16:9
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    16:9
  • Refresh Rate

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    180 Hz-25%
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    240 HzBest
  • Response Time

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    1ms (VRB)
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    1 ms
  • Adaptive Sync

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    AMD FreeSync Premium
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    AMD FreeSync Premium
  • Series

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    Nitro VG272U
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    Mobiuz EX270M
  • Color Gamut

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    ~90% DCI-P3
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    99% sRGB
  • HDR Formats

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    None
    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M
    HDR10

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Nitro VG272U if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 27 in).

    Choose BenQ Mobiuz EX270M if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

    Price comparison

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    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.

    BenQ Mobiuz EX270M

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    A value-oriented QHD gaming monitor whose built-in audio remains its strongest selling point over rivals.