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Acer Nitro VG240Y vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ: Comparison
Acer Nitro VG240Y and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ separate most on screen size: Acer Nitro VG240Y at 23.8 in, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ at 27 in, 12% in favour of ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. Refresh Rate splits them by another 8%, this time favouring Acer Nitro VG240Y. They match on 14 other specifications, including panel type, panel technology and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Brand | Acer | ASUS |
| Model Number | VG240Y (M3biip) | VG27AQ |
| Screen Size | 23.8 in-12% | 27 in |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 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 Premium | Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Curved | No | No |
| Panel Coating | Matte anti-glare | Matte anti-glare |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 |
| Screen Curvature | Flat | Flat |
| Max Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz-8% |
| VRR Standard | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| HDR Certification | HDR10 signal only | HDR10 signal only |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Pivot To Portrait | No | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Series | Nitro VG240Y | TUF Gaming VG27AQ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Source URL | https://www.acer.com/us-en/monitors/gaming/nitro-vg0/pdp/UM.QV0AA.302 | https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq/techspec/ |
Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A proven, well-rounded 27-inch QHD gaming monitor whose ELMB Sync motion clarity still stands out years after launch.