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    Acer Nitro XV272: Top-tier gaming on a 1080p monitor

    Jul 06, 2022 5 minutes
    BY MATT SMITH

    1080p resolution isn’t cutting-edge, but it remains the most popular resolution among modern PC displays. This is often because of budget: There are dozens of cheap 1080p monitors. But what happens when a 1080p monitor makes image quality a priority?

    SPECS

    The Acer Nitro XV272 (LVbmiiprx) is a 27-inch, 1080p monitor with an IPS panel and a 165Hz refresh rate. This puts it smack-dab in the most crowded segment of the monitor market. Here are the XV272’s most noteworthy specs.

    Display size: 27-inch

    Native resolution: 1920×1080

    Panel type: IPS

    Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz

    Adaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible

    Ports: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 4x USB 3

    Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot

    VESA mount: Yes, 100x100mm

    Speakers: Yes

    Price: $349 MSRP, around $279 typical

    A few features help the Nitro XV272 stand out. It has a 165Hz

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