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Acer Nitro VG272U vs Gigabyte M32U: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and Gigabyte M32U separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, Gigabyte M32U at 144 Hz, 20% in favour of Acer Nitro VG272U. Screen Size splits them by another 16%, this time favouring Gigabyte M32U. They match on panel type and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Gigabyte |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | M32U |
| Screen Size | 27-16% | 32 |
| 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 M32U |
| 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 M32U
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value 32-inch 4K/144Hz gaming monitors available, combining strong specs with genuinely useful connectivity.