Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 vs MSI G27CQ4 E2

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G27CQ4 E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 and MSI G27CQ4 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: MSI G27CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI G27CQ4 E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3MSI G27CQ4 E2
72Gear score72
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelVA
0.5 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $195

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 XV240Y M3 or MSI G27CQ4 E2 better?

Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 and MSI G27CQ4 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: MSI G27CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Nitro XV240Y M3 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).