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Acer Nitro VG272U vs Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X at 240 Hz, 25% in favour of Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X. They match on screen size, resolution and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | SS IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Gigabyte |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | FI27Q-X |
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz-25% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 1ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | AORUS |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | 93% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | None | VESA DisplayHDR 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.
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-tuned, value-focused esports monitor whose KVM switch adds practical utility for streamers and dual-PC gamers.