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Acer Nitro VG272U vs BenQ PD3225U: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and BenQ PD3225U separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, BenQ PD3225U at 60 Hz, 67% in favour of Acer Nitro VG272U. They match on panel type and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | BenQ |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | PD3225U |
| Screen Size | 27-14% | 31.5 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 60 Hz-67% |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | Designer PD |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 98% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | None | HDR10 |
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 PD3225U
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A specialist 4K monitor whose CAD/CAM modes and SD card reader make it a strong pick for architecture, engineering, and photo workflows.