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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Reflections
    16. Text Clarity
    17. Gradient
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    4. Response Time @ 120Hz
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
  9. Comments

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Picture

Variants

  • ROG Strix XG27AQ (27")
  • ROG Strix XG27AQ-W (27")
  • Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx (27")

Our Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx

The Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ are nearly identical in gaming performance. They both have a 170Hz refresh rate, exceptional response times, and low input lag. The Acer has better ergonomics, and it's better for HDR, as it's brighter and can display a wider color gamut.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.9
8.0
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Design Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved

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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Longevity Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Longevity Graph

Build Quality 
 

8.0
6.0

Build Quality Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Build Quality Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics 
 

8.5
9.6

Ergonomics Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Ergonomics Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Back Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
-25° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range 
 

-25° to 25°
-180° to 180°

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100

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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Stand Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Stand Picture

Thickness Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Thickness Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

24.4" (62.1 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Base Depth 
 

10.4" (26.3 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

10.9" (27.7 cm)
6.7" (16.9 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

19.6 lbs (8.9 kg)
14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)

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Display 
 

Display Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Display Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Display Picture

Size 
 

27"
27"

Housing Width 
 

24.1" (61.1 cm)
24.2" (61.4 cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.4" (36.5 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

3.4" (8.6 cm)
3.0" (7.5 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Controls Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Controls Picture

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ In The Box Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

External Brick
Internal

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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.2
6.0

Checkerboard Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Checkerboard Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

1,121 : 1
1,029 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

1,117 : 1
N/A

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Local Dimming 
 

1.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge

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SDR Brightness 
 

7.2
8.0

Real Scene 
 

269 cd/m²
360 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

223 cd/m²
364 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

274 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

280 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

295 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

297 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

221 cd/m²
364 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

274 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

280 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

295 cd/m²
365 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

297 cd/m²
365 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.018
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

44 cd/m²
42 cd/m²

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HDR Brightness 
 

6.5
6.9

EOTF  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ EOTF
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1

Real Scene 
 

349 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

309 cd/m²
425 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

378 cd/m²
444 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

387 cd/m²
445 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

406 cd/m²
445 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

408 cd/m²
444 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

305 cd/m²
424 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

376 cd/m²
443 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

384 cd/m²
444 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

404 cd/m²
444 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

407 cd/m²
443 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.017
0.003

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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.8
8.2

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Horizontal Chroma Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

46°
46°

Color Washout From Right 
 

50°
43°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Horizontal Hue Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

67°
58°

Color Shift From Right 
 

57°
57°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Horizontal Lightness Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

50°
46°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

51°
43°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

63°
54°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

63°
49°

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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

6.8
7.2

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Vertical Chroma Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

31°
32°

Color Washout From Above 
 

35°
32°

Vertical Hue Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Vertical Hue Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

47°
51°

Color Shift From Above 
 

38°
47°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Vertical Lightness Graph
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

38°
36°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

40°
36°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

48°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

44°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

34°
33°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

34°
32°

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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.3
7.7

50% Uniformity Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 50% Uniformity Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

2.082%
2.990%

50% DSE 
 

0.137%
0.158%

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Black Uniformity 
 

6.5
6.6

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Native Black Uniformity Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.107%
1.608%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

4.699%
N/A

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

8.6
9.3

Pre Calibration Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Pre Calibration Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Pre Color Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

sRGB
Standard (sRGB)

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

99.5%
100.2%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

3.49
1.19

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,466 K
6,586 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.23
2.09

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

2.24
1.54

Contrast Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

RGB Settings 
 

Default
Default

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
Default

Brightness Setting 
 

N/A
30

Measured Brightness 
 

173 cd/m²
79 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

Yes
No

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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.8
9.8

Post Calibration Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Post Calibration Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Post Gamma Curve Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Post Color Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Racing Mode
User

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

99.3%
99.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.42
0.55

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,491 K
6,544 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.19

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.38
0.39

Contrast Setting 
 

80
50

RGB Settings 
 

100-94-94
57-45-44

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2 (Default)

Brightness Setting 
 

13
17

Measured Brightness 
 

98 cd/m²
100 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

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SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.4
9.5

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ sRGB Color Gamut Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

99.1%
99.4%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Racing
User

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

84.6%
88.0%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Racing
User

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SDR Color Volume 
 

9.7
9.6

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

99.1%
97.3%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Racing
User

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

90.7%
92.0%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Racing
User

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HDR Color Gamut 
 

8.5
8.3

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

93.3%
91.6%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Asus Gaming HDR
HDR400

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

69.8%
67.8%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Asus Gaming HDR
HDR400

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HDR Color Volume 
 

7.5
8.4

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

75.7%
85.5%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Asus Gaming HDR
HDR400

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

68.5%
64.2%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Asus Gaming HDR
HDR400

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Reflections 
 

7.5
7.2

Average Room  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Average Room
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Average Room Off Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Bright Room Off Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.2%
5.7%

Indirect Reflections 
 

2.9%
3.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

2.3%
2.7%

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Text Clarity 
 

7.5
7.5

ClearType On  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ ClearType On
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx ClearType On

ClearType Off  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ ClearType Off
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

Pixels  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Pixels
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB

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Gradient 
 

9.2
9.9

Gradient Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Gradient Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit

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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

8.6
8.6

Native Refresh Rate 
 

144 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

144 Hz
144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

120 Hz
120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

FreeSync 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

8.9
9.2

Motion Blur Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Motion Blur Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Response Time Table
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Level 1
AMD FreeSync Premium

Rise / Fall Time 
 

3.6 ms
3.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

7.3 ms
6.1 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

2.1%
2.1%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

6.0 ms
4.7 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

11.1 ms
9.3 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

10.2%
9.6%

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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

8.5
8.8

Motion Blur Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Motion Blur Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Response Time Table
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Level 1
AMD FreeSync Premium

Rise / Fall Time 
 

3.5 ms
3.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

9.3 ms
8.6 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

3.9%
4.5%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.8 ms
4.6 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

13.3 ms
12.6 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

15.1%
13.4%

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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

8.0
7.9

Motion Blur Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Motion Blur Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Response Time Table
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Level 0
AMD FreeSync Premium

Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.1 ms
3.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

12 ms
14.3 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
5.6%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

7.3 ms
4.5 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

17.5 ms
22.5 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
15.2%

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Backlight Strobing Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

80 Hz
120 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

160 cd/m²
94 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

160 cd/m²
47 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No
Limited

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No
No

VRR At The Same Time 
 

Yes
No

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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Backlight Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz

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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.1
9.0

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

3.2 ms
3.4 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

4.4 ms
4.8 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

8.4 ms
8.7 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

3.3 ms
4.3 ms

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Resolution And Size 
 

8.0
8.0

Native Resolution 
 

2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

3.7 MP
3.7 MP

Pixel Density 
 

109 PPI
109 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

27.0"
27.0"

Screen Area 
 

310 in²
310 in²

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PS5 Compatibility 
 

7.0
7.0

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ PS5 Compatibility Photo
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx PS5 Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes
Yes

VRR 
 

No
No

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

9.2
9.2

XSX Compatibility Photo  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ XSX Compatibility Photo
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx XSX Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes
Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
Yes

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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Inputs 1
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Inputs 2
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No
No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No

USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

3 (2x USB, 1x Service Port Only)
4

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

Yes
Yes

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No

macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ macOS Screenshot
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB Illumination 
 

Controllable
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No
No

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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ OSD Picture
Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx OSD Picture

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx

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