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Acer Nitro VG272U vs ViewSonic VG1655: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and ViewSonic VG1655 separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, ViewSonic VG1655 at 60 Hz, 67% in favour of Acer Nitro VG272U. Screen Size splits them by another 42%, again favouring Acer Nitro VG272U. They match on panel type and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ViewSonic |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | VG1655 |
| Screen Size | 27 | 15.6-42% |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 60 Hz-67% |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 6.5ms (GtG) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | None |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | VG1655 |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
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.
ViewSonic VG1655
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, VESA-friendly business portable monitor, best suited to fleet purchases and hybrid desk setups.