Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 vs MSI Optix MAG272CRX

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro ED270U S3

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: Acer Nitro ED270U S3 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro ED270U S3

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro ED270U S3MSI Optix MAG272CRX
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Nitro ED270U S3 or MSI Optix MAG272CRX better?

Acer Nitro ED270U S3 and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: Acer Nitro ED270U S3 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).