Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx vs LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx (#2, best value) vs LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B (#3): in our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 scoring the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx totals 8.9/10 and the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B 8.6/10, the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx leading on Value and Motion Clarity.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 0.5ms VRB / 1ms GtG | 1ms GtG |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Stand | Height / tilt / swivel / pivot | Height / tilt / pivot |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Color Gamut | — | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Inputs | — | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our competitive fps monitors under 300 scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx and the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B made our Top 5 Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300, at #2 (best value) and #3. The best all-round competitive buy. You keep a 240Hz ceiling for high-frame-rate shooters but move up to a sharp 27" 1440p IPS panel, and it regularly sells under $200, an amount of performance and resolution per dollar the 1080p field cannot match. The 0.5ms VRB mode keeps fast motion clean. Matches the Acer above it on core gaming specs (a 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with a rated 1ms GtG response) and adds a more complete feature set: two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, official FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible certification, a 95% DCI-P3 gamut and a height- and pivot-adjustable stand. Display Ninja and Monitornerds report input lag of about 3ms at 240Hz. It costs more than the Acer and LG lists no strobing mode to match Acer's 0.5ms VRB, which keeps it third; its 1440p panel is what puts it ahead of the 1080p Samsung and Dell.
We score gaming monitors for competitive fps under $300 on Motion Clarity (30%), Refresh Rate (25%), Input Lag (15%), Panel & Resolution (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx totals 8.9 out of 10 and the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B 8.6. The widest gap is Value, where the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx scores 9.6 against 8.4 for the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B: competitive performance per dollar under $300. Motion Clarity also separates them: 8.8 for the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx versus 8.4 for the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Response Time: 0.5ms VRB / 1ms GtG on the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx versus 1ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B; Adaptive Sync: FreeSync Premium on the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx versus FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B; Stand: Height / tilt / swivel / pivot on the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx versus Height / tilt / pivot on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B. They match on Screen Size, Resolution, Refresh Rate and Panel.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx for 1440p sharpness with a 240Hz ceiling and 0.5ms VRB motion-blur reduction mode; the most common complaint is IPS contrast is average with no local dimming. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B for 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with about 3ms input lag reported by independent reviewers and two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, plus DisplayPort 1.4; the most common complaint is low (about 1,000:1) IPS contrast makes blacks look gray in a dark room.
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx
- 1440p sharpness with a 240Hz ceiling
- 0.5ms VRB motion-blur reduction mode
- 99% sRGB coverage for accurate color
- FreeSync Premium for tear-free play
- IPS contrast is average with no local dimming
- 240fps at 1440p asks for an upper-mid-range GPU
- DisplayHDR 400 is a spec checkbox rather than true HDR
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
- 27" 1440p IPS at 240Hz with about 3ms input lag reported by independent reviewers
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs that carry 240Hz and VRR, plus DisplayPort 1.4
- Official FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible certification
- Wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Low (about 1,000:1) IPS contrast makes blacks look gray in a dark room
- DisplayHDR 400 without local dimming adds little
- The fastest overdrive setting overshoots, so 'Fast' is the usable mode
Which should you buy?
The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is the better fit for competitive players who also want QHD desktop clarity and mid-to-high GPU owners; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Motion Clarity. The LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B is the better fit for competitive players who want 1440p sharpness at 240Hz and PC and console players who need HDMI 2.1 inputs. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is a poor fit for entry GPUs that cannot drive 1440p high-refresh; the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B is a poor fit for dark-room players who want deep blacks.
Choose the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx if
- Competitive players who also want QHD desktop clarity
- Mid-to-high GPU owners
- Buyers who want the most performance per dollar
Skip it if
- Entry GPUs that cannot drive 1440p high-refresh
- OLED contrast seekers
Choose the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B if
- Competitive players who want 1440p sharpness at 240Hz
- PC and console players who need HDMI 2.1 inputs
- Users who want a height- and pivot-adjustable stand
Skip it if
- Dark-room players who want deep blacks
- HDR content viewers
Common questions
Is the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx better than the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B?
In our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 ranking the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx scores higher overall, 8.9 to 8.6, with the biggest advantage in Value. The LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx and the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B?
The headline spec difference is Response Time: 0.5ms VRB / 1ms GtG on the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx versus 1ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (9.6 vs 8.4 in our scoring): competitive performance per dollar under $300.