Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U V vs MSI MAG 255F E20

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro VG272U V

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Acer Nitro VG272U V and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74.

  • Resolution: Acer Nitro VG272U V leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro VG272U V

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro VG272U VMSI MAG 255F E20
75Gear score74
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
—Response time0.5 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 VG272U V or MSI MAG 255F E20 better?

Acer Nitro VG272U V and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74. Resolution: Acer Nitro VG272U V leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).