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Acer Nitro VG272U vs LG 34GP63A-B: Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U vs LG 34GP63A-B refresh rate compared

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U 180 Hz against LG 34GP63A-B 160 Hz, which puts Acer Nitro VG272U 11% ahead. They differ on resolution too, 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 3440 x 1440 on the LG 34GP63A-B. LG 34GP63A-B also leads on screen size, 27 in on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 34 in on the LG 34GP63A-B. Hdr formats is not the same on both, None on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus HDR10 on the LG 34GP63A-B. They differ on adaptive sync too, AMD FreeSync Premium on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the LG 34GP63A-B. There is a split on aspect ratio as well, 16:9 on the Acer Nitro VG272U versus 21:9 on the LG 34GP63A-B.

Which should you buy, Acer Nitro VG272U or LG 34GP63A-B?

The Acer Nitro VG272U is the one to take for budget-conscious gamers wanting high refresh QHD and first upgrade from 1080p/60Hz displays, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting full stand ergonomics and HDR content viewers. The LG 34GP63A-B suits gamers wanting immersive ultrawide at a mid-range price and multitaskers who want extra horizontal desktop space, though it is the wrong buy for color-critical creative work and HDR content viewers seeking real contrast. Our rating of the Acer Nitro VG272U (7.5/10): A genuinely fast budget QHD gaming monitor that sacrifices ergonomics and HDR to hit an aggressive price point. Our rating of the LG 34GP63A-B (7.9/10): A budget-friendly gateway into curved ultrawide gaming with strong day-to-day usability, if not class-leading contrast.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Panel type, dci-p3 coverage and color gamut read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Type

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    IPS
    LG 34GP63A-B
    IPS
  • Brand

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    Acer
    LG 34GP63A-B
    LG
  • Model Number

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    VG272U Mbmiipx
    LG 34GP63A-B
    34GP63A-B
  • Screen Size

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    27 in-21%
    LG 34GP63A-B
    34 inBest
  • Resolution

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    2560 x 1440 (QHD)
    LG 34GP63A-B
    3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
  • Aspect Ratio

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    16:9
    LG 34GP63A-B
    21:9
  • Refresh Rate

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    180 HzBest
    LG 34GP63A-B
    160 Hz-11%
  • Response Time

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    1ms (VRB)
    LG 34GP63A-B
    1ms (MBR)
  • Adaptive Sync

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    AMD FreeSync Premium
    LG 34GP63A-B
    AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
  • DCI-P3 Coverage

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    90 %
    LG 34GP63A-B
    90 %
  • Series

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    Nitro VG272U
    LG 34GP63A-B
    UltraGear 34GP63A-B
  • Color Gamut

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    ~90% DCI-P3
    LG 34GP63A-B
    ~90% DCI-P3
  • HDR Formats

    Acer Nitro VG272U
    None
    LG 34GP63A-B
    HDR10

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Acer Nitro VG272U if you want the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).

    Choose LG 34GP63A-B if you want the higher screen size (34 in vs 27 in).

    Price comparison

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    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.

    LG 34GP63A-B

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    A budget-friendly gateway into curved ultrawide gaming with strong day-to-day usability, if not class-leading contrast.