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Acer Nitro VG272U vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD at 240 Hz, 25% in favour of Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD. Screen Size splits them by another 16%, again favouring Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Brand | Acer | Samsung |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | G80SD |
| 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-25% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | Odyssey OLED G8 |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | ~99% DCI-P3 |
| HDR Formats | None | HDR10+, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
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.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely dual-purpose 4K OLED gaming monitor and media hub, ideal for a living-room-adjacent gaming setup.