Wow, I feel like I’ve been seeing this monitor (or ones functionally identical to it, anyway) on sale a lot lately. But that doesn’t make it any less sweet. Today, Newegg is selling this Acer Nitro gaming monitor with a 27-inch IPS panel at a 1440p resolution and 180Hz refresh rate for just $160. That’s $110 off its regular price.
I’ll stop banging this drum when it stops making noise: If at all possible, you should opt for an IPS panel over a VA panel. The better color accuracy means you can use it for Photoshop (like I did in this very article), then switch over to Fortnite for gaming (which I did not do for this article. I promise, boss!). Now that these monitors are coming with higher refresh rates, it’s the perfect one-two punch for a home machine that’s used for both work and entertainment.
The Acer Nitro VG271U combines an upgraded panel with a boosted 2560×1440 resolution, giving you an impressive jump over standard 1080p gaming monitors. Plus, the 0.5ms response time means it’ll never lag behind your puny human eyeballs.
It has DisplayPort and double HDMI inputs, and I dig the jaunty blue of the included stand. But if you have your own stand or monitor arms, then this monitor will still work with its standard VESA mount.
Newegg deals tend to come and go on a whim, so get your order in quickly if you’re ready to buy. But if you can wait, you might be able to score an even better deal when Prime Day monitor deals hit next week.
Get an Acer Nitro 27-inch IPS gaming monitor for $160Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.