Acer ED270R
Score: 70/100
Asus VG24VQER
Score: 52/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro 27" curved monitor combines a VA panel with a 1500R curvature, 165 Hz refresh and 1 ms response for immersive, high-speed gaming. Its ergonomic stand is a plus, but modest brightness, limited color gamut and HDMI 2.0 constrain HDR and bright-room performance.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG24VQER is a 23.6-inch curved VA monitor offering up to 180 Hz refresh and HDR10 support. It delivers deep contrast and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price, but ergonomic adjustments are limited and it lacks built-in audio.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 23.6 inches | |
165 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
2,500 | 3,000best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 23.6 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 180 Hz |
Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
Contrast Ratio | 2500 | 3000 |
Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 90% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Height Adjustment | true | false |
Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | 28 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 42 W | 23.34 W |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
TechRadar and PCMag commend the Nitro series for delivering high refresh rates, low latency and an immersive curve at a compelling price, while noting the VA panel's limited gamut and lack of HDMI 2.1.
Users praise buttery-smooth gameplay and the adjustable stand, but complain about HDR input lag, modest speakers and occasional backlight clouding.
Professional reviewers praise the VG24VQER for delivering a high-refresh VA panel with deep contrast and vibrant colors at a budget price, highlighting its 180 Hz capability, 90% DCI-P3 coverage, and reliable FreeSync Premium. Criticism focuses on the limited ergonomic adjustments and the absence of G-Sync support, which may deter NVIDIA-centric gamers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the monitor's sharp, colorful image and buttery-smooth gameplay, especially noting the included cables and easy setup. Recurring complaints revolve around occasional quality control issues, a cheap-feeling stand, and missing features like built-in speakers and quick source switching.
“Great picture quality for the price”
“Smooth gaming experience”
“Easy setup and included cables”
