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Black 27 inch frameless IPS gaming monitor on stand

Acer America

Acer Nitro VG272U W2biip 27" WQHD 240Hz .5ms IPS gaming monitor

SKU CH-TZ71-2PHWH

A 27" IPS gaming monitor with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, FreeSync Premium and DisplayHDR 400

  • Screen size27 in (68.6 cm)
  • Display resolution2560 × 1440 (2K)
  • Refresh frequency240 Hz
  • Panel typeIPS
  • Pixel response time0.5 ms
  • Bezel styleFrameless
  • Sharp WQHD detail on a 27" IPS panel
  • Tear-free gameplay with AMD FreeSync Premium
  • Near-borderless ZeroFrame design maximises screen space
  • Ultra-smooth motion at 240Hz refresh rate
  • Clear fast action with .5ms GTG response
  • VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified for brighter highlights

27" WQHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor

The Acer Nitro VG272U W2biip is a 27-inch IPS monitor with a 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio. It delivers up to 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.5ms GTG response time for fast motion clarity. AMD FreeSync Premium synchronises the display with compatible graphics cards to reduce tearing. The ZeroFrame design minimises bezels for multi-monitor setups.

Competitive gamers needing high refresh at 1440p

This monitor suits players who want 240Hz performance at WQHD resolution with IPS colour quality and low response time. The frameless build helps when aligning multiple screens side by side. Buyers who want more storage or integrated speakers should look elsewhere as this is a display-only product. Users requiring higher HDR brightness than DisplayHDR 400 provides will need a different panel.

0.5ms GTG response time with 240Hz refresh

The combination of 0.50ms gray-to-gray response and 240Hz maximum refresh rate determines how cleanly fast motion renders without smearing. If your gaming priority is motion clarity at this resolution, this specification is the deciding factor. Verify your graphics card can sustain high frame rates at 2560 x 1440 to utilise the full refresh capability.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Monitors for Gamers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $283.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 839 comparable items (median $189.99).
Screen size 27 in (68.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 814 items is 27 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 735 comparable items (median 180 Hz).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAcer
Product lineNitro
Case colorBlack
Display
Screen size27 in (68.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1440 (2K)
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Pixel response time0.5 ms
Bezel styleFrameless
Widescreen formatYes
BacklightIPS/WLED
Display formatWQHD
Variable refresh rateFreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync)
Highest resolution2560 × 1440
Screen ratio16:9
DisplayHDR certificationDisplayHDR 400
Horizontal scan rate240 Hz

Questions about this item

How often will the IPS panel backlight need replacement under daily use?

The WLED backlight on this IPS panel is rated for tens of thousands of hours; no user-serviceable parts exist, so replacement is not expected during normal ownership.

What thermal limit appears first when the 240Hz refresh rate runs continuously?

Sustained 240Hz operation keeps the panel within its DisplayHDR 400 brightness ceiling; the monitor throttles brightness before any component reaches a thermal limit.

How much fan noise or heat does the VG272U produce during all-day gaming?

The unit uses passive cooling with no internal fan, so audible noise is negligible and surface heat stays low even at 240Hz and 0.5ms response.

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