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Acer Nitro VG272U vs Gigabyte M28U: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and Gigabyte M28U separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, Gigabyte M28U at 144 Hz, 20% in favour of Acer Nitro VG272U. Screen Size splits them by another 4%, this time favouring Gigabyte M28U. They match on panel type and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Gigabyte |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | M28U |
| Screen Size | 27-4% | 28 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 144 Hz-20% |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 1ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | Gigabyte Gaming M28U |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | ~94% 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 M28U
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-connected 4K gaming monitor whose HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and built-in KVM make it a strong console-and-PC hybrid pick.