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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs Dell UltraSharp U2723QE: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs Dell UltraSharp U2723QE refresh rate compared
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV320QU 170 Hz against Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 60 Hz, which puts Acer Nitro XV320QU 65% ahead. Acer Nitro XV320QU also leads on screen size, 32 in on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 27 in on the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE. There is a split on adaptive sync as well, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus None certified on the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE. Color gamut is not the same on both, ~95%+ DCI-P3 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 98% DCI-P3 / 100% sRGB / 100% Rec.709 on the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE.
Which should you buy, Acer Nitro XV320QU or Dell UltraSharp U2723QE?
Buy the Acer Nitro XV320QU for Dual-PC users wanting a built-in KVM switch and casual to mid-level gamers upgrading from 1080p, though it is not built for pixel-density purists wanting maximum sharpness at 1440p and competitive players wanting sub-1ms OLED-class response. It is equally the pick for buyers wanting a larger 1440p canvas without a 4K price tag. Take the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE for professionals and content creators wanting IPS Black's improved contrast with USB-C docking. It also earns its place with buyers wanting a single-cable laptop docking solution with strong 4K picture quality. It is not the one for gamers who want high refresh rates, where 60Hz is a clear limitation. Our rating of the Acer Nitro XV320QU (7.8/10): A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Nitro XV320QU and Dell UltraSharp U2723QE differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 3840 x 2160 on the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE.
Is the Aspect Ratio the same on the Acer Nitro XV320QU and Dell UltraSharp U2723QE?
It is. Both are listed at 16:9, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- IPS
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- IPS Black
Brand
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Acer
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- Dell
Model Number
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- XV320QU
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- U2723QE
Screen Size
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 32 inBest
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 27 in-16%
Resolution
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 16:9
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 170 HzBest
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 60 Hz-65%
Response Time
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 1ms (VRB)Best
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 5ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- None certified
Series
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Nitro
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- UltraSharp U2723QE
Color Gamut
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- ~95%+ DCI-P3
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- 98% DCI-P3 / 100% sRGB / 100% Rec.709
HDR Formats
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- HDR10
- Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 27 in), the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1ms (VRB) vs 5ms (GtG)).
Choose Dell UltraSharp U2723QE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Acer Nitro XV320QU
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users.