Acer Nitro XV272U F3 Review (27-inch, 1440p, 300Hz IPS)

If you want max motion clarity without dropping to 1080p, the Acer Nitro XV272U F3 is one of the simplest “specs-that-make-sense” options: 27 inches, 2560×1440, and up to 300Hz.

It’s built for competitive FPS players who can actually push high frame rates, but it’s also a very livable everyday monitor thanks to IPS viewing angles, solid sRGB coverage, and a fully adjustable stand.

Quick specs

Spec	Acer Nitro XV272U F3
Size / Resolution	27-inch / 2560×1440 (WQHD)
Panel type	IPS
Refresh rate	Up to 300Hz
Claimed response time	Up to 0.5ms (min.)
VRR	AMD FreeSync Premium
HDR	VESA DisplayHDR 400
Brightness	400 nits (rated)
Color	99% sRGB (rated)
Ports	2× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 1.4, audio out / headphone
Ergonomics	Height, tilt, swivel, pivot; 100×100 VESA

The big selling point: 1440p at 300Hz

Most people understand the “1440p sweet spot.” The interesting part here is 300Hz:

• Lower perceived blur (especially in fast pans / flick shots).
• Smoother tracking in games like Valorant, CS2, Overwatch 2, Apex, and Fortnite.
• Lower latency when your PC can actually feed it (high FPS + properly tuned settings).

The catch: 1440p at very high FPS is GPU-hungry. If you’re not regularly above ~200 FPS in your main game, a great 240Hz 1440p panel can feel very similar in practice.

Our rule of thumb

• If you play mostly esports titles and you’ve got the hardware to push it, 300Hz can be worth it.
• If you play mostly AAA single-player, you’re often better served by better HDR/contrast (mini-LED/OLED) than chasing 300Hz.

Motion clarity & response time (real-world expectations)

Acer advertises “up to 0.5ms,” but that number is typically tied to aggressive overdrive / strobing-style modes and isn’t representative of every setting you’d actually want to use day-to-day.

What matters more:

• Does it stay clean at high refresh rates with minimal overshoot?
• Does it look decent below max refresh (for games that sit at 120–180 FPS)?
• Is VRR behavior stable without weird flicker?

Practical tip: once you get it, test a few overdrive levels (or Acer’s response-time modes) at your actual FPS range. The “fastest” mode isn’t always the best-looking.

HDR 400: what it is (and what it isn’t)

DisplayHDR 400 usually means:

• No local dimming
• IPS-level contrast
• “HDR support” mainly for compatibility, not true HDR punch

You’ll still get HDR signal support and some extra brightness, but if your goal is dramatic highlights + deep blacks, you’ll want mini-LED with local dimming or OLED.

Color & everyday use

A rated 99% sRGB IPS panel is a good match for:

• Windows/macOS general use
• Web content and YouTube
• Light photo work where sRGB accuracy matters more than wide-gamut coverage

This is not a “creator-first” monitor (no factory-calibrated wide gamut focus, no USB‑C hub, etc.), but for a gaming-first screen it should look clean and natural when set up correctly.

Stand, build, and ergonomics

Acer includes an ErgoStand-style base with real adjustability:

• Height adjustment for proper eye level
• Tilt for comfort
• Swivel for desk positioning
• Pivot for portrait mode
• 100×100 VESA support if you’d rather arm-mount it

If you game and work at the same desk, a fully adjustable stand is a bigger quality-of-life win than most people expect.

Ports and compatibility

This is a “simple but correct” port selection:

• 2× HDMI 2.1
• 1× DisplayPort 1.4

For PC gaming, DisplayPort is the no-drama pick for reaching the highest refresh rates (and avoiding any weird GPU/driver limitations). HDMI 2.1 is great to have if you’re also plugging in a console or a second device.

Who should buy the XV272U F3

Buy it if you are:

• A competitive PC gamer who wants 1440p clarity without giving up ultra-high refresh
• Upgrading from 144Hz/165Hz and you want an obvious smoothness jump
• Looking for a value 300Hz option when it’s priced aggressively

Who should skip it

Skip it if you:

• Care most about HDR / cinematic contrast (look at OLED or mini‑LED)
• Want USB‑C docking for a laptop setup
• Mostly play slower games where you’ll sit at 80–140 FPS (you won’t use 300Hz often)

Recommended settings (fast setup)

These get you 90% of the way there:

1. Use DisplayPort for your PC if possible.
2. In Windows: set 2560×1440 @ 300Hz (Settings → System → Display → Advanced display).
3. Turn on FreeSync / VRR in your GPU control panel.
4. Start with a middle response-time / overdrive mode, then adjust based on blur vs. overshoot.
5. SDR brightness: aim for a comfortable level (often much lower than “max”).

Bottom line

The Acer Nitro XV272U F3 is a straightforward play: 1440p IPS + 300Hz + FreeSync Premium, with HDMI 2.1 and a proper adjustable stand.

If you’re the kind of player who lives in esports titles and already tunes settings for high FPS, this monitor makes a lot of sense—especially when it’s priced closer to the best 240Hz 1440p options than to OLED.