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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs UPERFECT K118: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs UPERFECT K118 refresh rate compared
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Acer Nitro XV320QU 170 Hz against UPERFECT K118 60 Hz, a 65% lead for Acer Nitro XV320QU. Add screen size to that, 32 in on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 15.6 in on the UPERFECT K118, and the pattern holds. They differ on adaptive sync too, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus None on the UPERFECT K118. Color gamut is not the same on both, ~95%+ DCI-P3 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 100% sRGB on the UPERFECT K118.
Who each one is for
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 the wrong buy for pixel-density purists wanting maximum sharpness at 1440p and competitive players wanting sub-1ms OLED-class response. The same goes for buyers wanting a larger 1440p canvas without a 4K price tag. The UPERFECT K118 suits budget travelers who specifically want a built-in battery and buyers priced out of ASUS or Lenovo battery models, though it is not the pick for daily heavy users wanting maximum durability and colour-critical creative work. It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting premium build and consistent color out of the box. 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. Our rating of the UPERFECT K118 (6.8/10): A budget-friendly way to get battery-powered portability without paying premium-brand prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Nitro XV320QU and UPERFECT K118 differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 1920 x 1080 on the UPERFECT K118.
Is the Panel Type the same on the Acer Nitro XV320QU and UPERFECT K118?
It is. Both are listed at IPS, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- IPS
- UPERFECT K118
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Acer
- UPERFECT K118
- UPERFECT
Model Number
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- XV320QU
- UPERFECT K118
- K118
Screen Size
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 32 inBest
- UPERFECT K118
- 15.6 in-51%
Resolution
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- UPERFECT K118
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 16:9
- UPERFECT K118
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 170 HzBest
- UPERFECT K118
- 60 Hz-65%
Response Time
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 1ms (VRB)Best
- UPERFECT K118
- 6ms (GtG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
- UPERFECT K118
- None
Series
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Nitro
- UPERFECT K118
- K118
Color Gamut
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- ~95%+ DCI-P3
- UPERFECT K118
- 100% sRGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the lower response time (1ms (VRB) vs 6ms (GtG)).
Choose UPERFECT K118 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.
UPERFECT K118
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-friendly way to get battery-powered portability without paying premium-brand prices.