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Acer Nitro VG272U vs Dell Alienware AW2725DF: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and Dell Alienware AW2725DF separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, Dell Alienware AW2725DF at 360 Hz, 50% in favour of Dell Alienware AW2725DF. They match on screen size, resolution and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Brand | Acer | Dell |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | AW2725DF |
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz-50% | 360 Hz |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | Alienware |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | 99.3% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | None | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
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.
Dell Alienware AW2725DF
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the fastest QD-OLED monitors built specifically for competitive esports players who want every frame.