Acer XV272U
Score: 85/100
Dell S2725QS
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Acer XV272U is a 27-inch WQHD IPS gaming monitor delivering a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time, making it ideal for competitive play. Its HDR400 implementation and occasional ghosting at lower refresh rates are notable trade-offs. Best suited for esports enthusiasts seeking high speed on a budget.
The Dell S2725QS is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor offering vibrant 99% sRGB colors, 120 Hz refresh and HDMI 2.1 for smooth gaming and content creation. Its modest 1500:1 contrast and lack of a USB hub reduce HDR performance and connectivity convenience. Best suited for productivity users and casual gamers who value color accuracy and high refresh rates.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
240 Hzbest | 120 Hz | |
400 nitsbest | 383 nits | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 ms | 0.03 msbest |
— | 1,500best | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
99 %best | 99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.23 kgbest | 6.47 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Response Time (ms) | 0.5 ms | 0.03 ms |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 383 nits |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Audio(1) | ||
Speaker Power (W) | 4 W | 5 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 5.23 kg | 6.47 kg |
VESA Mount Compatible | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Nitro VG272U for its high 240 Hz refresh rate, strong IPS brightness, and solid color accuracy, positioning it as a value-focused option for competitive 1440p gaming. However, they criticize its overdrive shortcomings that cause inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates, the limited HDR400 implementation, and motion handling that falls behind premium rivals.
Everyday users generally appreciate the ultra-smooth 240 Hz experience, vivid colors, and low power draw, but recurring complaints focus on ghosting during fast action and the underwhelming HDR performance. The plain design also receives mixed feedback.
Professional reviewers commend the Dell S2725QS for its aggressive price, bright 4K panel, 99% sRGB coverage and 9.8/10 post-calibration accuracy, noting the 120 Hz refresh and HDMI 2.1 as solid gaming upgrades. However, they criticize its modest contrast, lack of local dimming, HDR weakness and slower pixel response compared with dedicated gaming IPS panels, and point out the missing USB hub.
Everyday users echo the experts, praising the crisp 4K image, accurate colors out of the box and smoother 120 Hz gaming over older Dell models. Recurring complaints focus on gray-ish blacks in dark rooms, noticeable motion blur in fast games, and glare when the monitor is placed in bright lighting.
“mid-table performer in response time (5ms average)”
“decent option for high-frame-rate play with IPS strengths like brightness and angles”
