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Acer Nitro XV271U M3 vs Cooler Master GM27-FQS: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV271U M3 and Cooler Master GM27-FQS separate most on refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV271U M3 at 180 Hz, Cooler Master GM27-FQS at 165 Hz, 8% in favour of Acer Nitro XV271U M3. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, again favouring Acer Nitro XV271U M3. They match on 11 other specifications, including panel type, screen size and resolution.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | Cooler Master |
| Model Number | XV271U M3 | GM27-FQS |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Curved | No | No |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| VRR Standard | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % | 90 % |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Height Adjustment Range | 120 mm | 110 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Series | Nitro XV271U M3 | Cooler Master Gaming GM27-FQS |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 90% DCI-P3 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/gaming/nitro-xv1/pdp/UM.HX1AA.301 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/gm27-fqs-argb/ |
Verdict
Cooler Master GM27-FQS
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent first-generation gaming monitor from a trusted PC hardware brand, competitive on specs if not yet on software polish.