Acer Nitro XV272: Top-tier gaming on a 1080p monitor

Though expensive for 1080p, the Acer Nitro XV272 delivers attractive image quality for both gamers and creators.

- MATT SMITH

1080p resolution isn’t cutting-edge, but it remains the most popular resolution among modern PC displays. This is often because of budget: There are dozens of cheap 1080p monitors. But what happens when a 1080p monitor makes image quality a priority?

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The Acer Nitro XV272 (LVbmiiprx) is a 27-inch, 1080p monitor with an IPS panel and a 165Hz refresh rate. This puts it smack dab in the most crowded segment of the monitor market. Here are the XV272’s most noteworthy specs.

Display size: 27-inch

Native resolution: 1920×1080

Panel type: IPS

Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz

Adaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible

Ports: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 4x USB 3

Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot

VESA mount: Yes, 100x100mm

Speakers: Yes

Price: $349 MSRP, around $279 typical

A few features help the Nitro XV272 stand out. It has a 165Hz refresh and is compatible with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. It also has three video inputs, four USB ports, and a stand with numerous ergonomic adjustments. The Nitro XV272, though not expensive, is a cut above entry-level 1080p monitors.

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