Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" vs MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5"
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
This Acer monitor delivers excellent IPS picture quality and smooth 240Hz performance at a very competitive price. Verified buyers praise its color accuracy, fast response time, and minimal ghosting, though the built-in speakers are notably poor. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming, especially shooters and eSports, as a great value upgrade from 1080p.
Pros
- Excellent IPS picture quality
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.5ms response time
- Great value for the price
- Minimal ghosting and light bleed
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- HDMI 2.0 only (not 2.1)
- Minor IPS light bleed at edges
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
Users are very satisfied with this MSI monitor, praising its compact size, easy setup, and reasonable price. It works well as a secondary screen or for basic tasks like banking. One reviewer noted a discrepancy in the specs, as the monitor does not actually have a DisplayPort connection despite being advertised with one.
Pros
- compact size
- easy setup
- reasonable price
- good for second screen
- works with VGA to HDMI
Cons
- missing DisplayPort despite specs
- no DisplayPort connection
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 4.90 kg | 2.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2023
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.