Acer Nitro XV272

Acer’s Nitro XV272 costs more than a lot of 1080p monitors, but the IPS, 165Hz screen provides above-average image quality and motion performance, and a full range of monitor-stand adjustments and a generous array of ports make it worth the cost.

-- As reviewed by PCWorld
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Product details

  • 27.0" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen IPS Monitor with AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz | Response Time: 1ms (VRB) | Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm | High Brightness and Contrast with HDR 400 | Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
  • Zero-Frame Design | 2 Speakers, 2 Watts per Speaker
  • Ergonomic Tilt: -5° to 25° | Height Adjustment Range: 4.7" | Swivel: 360° | Pivot: Y
  • Ports: 1 x Display Port 1.2a & 2 x HDMI 2.0 (HDMI Cable Included)

PROS

+ Very accurate color  
+ Great out-of-box image quality 
+ Good range of image adjustments 
+ Smooth, clear motion performance 

CONS

- Expensive for a 1080p monitor 
- Bland, basic design  
- Modest SDR brightness 

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCWorld on May 24, 2022
Acer’s Nitro XV272 costs more than a lot of 1080p monitors, but the IPS, 165Hz screen provides above-average image quality and motion performance, and a full range of monitor-stand adjustments and a generous array of ports make it worth the cost.
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