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Acer Nitro VG272U vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and MSI Optix MAG274QRF separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, MSI Optix MAG274QRF at 165 Hz, 8% in favour of Acer Nitro VG272U. They match on screen size, resolution and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | Rapid VA |
| Brand | Acer | MSI |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | MAG274QRF |
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 1ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | Optix MAG274QRF |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | Standard Gamut |
| HDR Formats | None | HDR Ready (no certification) |
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.
MSI Optix MAG274QRF
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A contrast-forward budget VA gaming monitor that trades color gamut for genuinely deep blacks.