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Acer Nitro VG272U vs ViewSonic XG2431: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG272U and ViewSonic XG2431 separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro VG272U at 180 Hz, ViewSonic XG2431 at 240 Hz, 25% in favour of ViewSonic XG2431. Screen Size splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Acer Nitro VG272U.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | Fast IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ViewSonic |
| Model Number | VG272U Mbmiipx | XG2431 |
| Screen Size | 27 | 24-11% |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz-25% | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1ms (VRB) | 1ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Series | Nitro VG272U | XG2431 |
| Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 | ~100% sRGB |
| HDR Formats | None | HDR10 (DisplayHDR-class) |
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.