Acer Nitro XV272U V3 27-inch 240Hz QHD vs ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV 4K Monitor (2026)

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Acer Nitro XV272U V3 27-inch 240Hz QHD

9.0/10 Excellent

4.5★ (3,600 owners)

27" 1440p 240Hz IPS, 0.5ms, G-Sync Compatible, Zero-Frame. Budget 1440p 240Hz gaming.

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ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV 4K Monitor

9.0/10 Excellent

4.6★ (3,200 owners)

4K 60Hz IPS, 99% DCI-P3, AQCOLOR, factory calibrated, Thunderbolt 4. Creator + gaming monitor.

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At a Glance

	Acer Nitro XV272U V3 27-inch 240Hz QHD	ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV 4K Monitor
247Verdict Score	9.0/10	9.0/10
Owner Rating	4.5★ (3,600)	4.6★ (3,200)
Verdict	Excellent	Excellent
Resolution	1440p	4K 60Hz

Quick Verdict

This is a genuine draw — both score within 0.15 points of each other. Acer Nitro XV272U V3 27-inch 240Hz QHD: 27" 1440p 240Hz IPS, 0.5ms, G-Sync Compatible, Zero-Frame. Budget 1440p 240Hz gaming.. ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV 4K Monitor: 4K 60Hz IPS, 99% DCI-P3, AQCOLOR, factory calibrated, Thunderbolt 4. Creator + gaming monitor.. Choose based on your specific needs.

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Acer Nitro XV272U V3 27-inch 240Hz QHD

240Hz at 1440p under £250 — the best refresh-rate-per-pound in 1440p gaming
0.5ms response competitive with much more expensive panels
Zero-Frame bezel maximises screen area within the physical footprint
G-Sync Compatible with FreeSync for both NVIDIA and AMD GPU compatibility
IPS panel maintains colour quality alongside high refresh — no TN colour compromise

Acer Nitro brand less prestigious than LG UltraGear or ASUS ROG for enthusiasts
IPS at 240Hz shows some backlight bleed in dark scenes from extreme angles
HDR400 minimum tier — not genuine HDR performance

ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV 4K Monitor

99% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB factory calibrated — professional colour accuracy verified per unit
Thunderbolt 4 connects MacBook Pro or Dell XPS with single cable for video + charging + data
AQCOLOR technology self-calibrates over time to maintain colour accuracy
Suitable for both professional creative work and gaming — the dual-purpose monitor
ASUS ProArt brand trusted by professional photographers, video editors and 3D artists

60Hz only — not suitable as a primary gaming monitor for fast-paced titles
4K 60Hz limits competitive gaming refresh rate significantly
Creator-monitor pricing reflects professional colour accuracy over gaming feature set