acer Nitro KG272S3 27 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Monitor - 180Hz, 0.5ms, VA Panel, FreeSync Premium, 72% NTSC, HDR10, Speakers, DisplayPort, HDMI

Name: acer Nitro KG272S3 27 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Monitor - 180Hz, 0.5ms, VA Panel, FreeSync Premium, 72% NTSC, HDR10, Speakers, DisplayPort, HDMI
Brand: Acer
SKU: 118452537
Price: 80.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£80

Experience unparalleled gaming performance in the Acer Nitro KG272S3 27-inch monitor. This stunning 27-inch Full HD display features a stunning VA panel that provides vivid colors and deep blacks, ensuring an immersive gaming experience.

With its impressive specifications, this monitor delivers fast response times of 0.5ms and 180Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for high-speed gameplay. The Acer Nitro KG272S3 also boasts FreeSync Premium technology, which eliminates screen tearing and provides a silky-smooth gaming experience even at the highest frame rates.

The 27-inch display is built to be both compact and powerful, with a sleek design that will fit perfectly in any home or office. Plus, it's backed by HDR10 certification, allowing for an even more vivid viewing experience.

With its VA panel and fast response times, this monitor delivers incredible image quality, making it perfect for gamers who demand the best. And with support for multiple audio inputs, including speakers and DisplayPort, you can create a truly immersive gaming experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Product Reviews

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The SDR image quality on this monitor is top-notch, making it perfect for those who prioritize clear visuals over added features like HDR. The manual calibration process is fairly easy, with no dead pixels or backlight bleed to worry about. At an affordable price point, this monitor offers great value.

One of the standout features of this monitor is its ability to connect via DP-Type C, which works seamlessly and doesn't compromise image quality in any way. Another advantage is that it's relatively lightweight at 250 nits, making it easy to move around without a heavy load on your display.

While some might be tempted by the monitor's HDR capabilities due to its low price point, I can confidently say that this model is not worth investing in for those who prioritize HDR. The fake HDR10 output looks utterly unimpressive and lacks any semblance of depth or color accuracy - it's clear that the monitor's true "HDR" mode is a shallow imitation.

The default preset settings on this monitor are woefully inadequate, as they consistently push the image towards a warm, "soft" look that detracts from overall picture quality. On top of that, the ISO setting and white balance adjustments can't quite match up to what you'd get with HDR - it's clear that this is not designed for those who want their images to accurately represent reality.

Overall, I'm giving this monitor five out of five stars, primarily because its SDR image quality is so outstanding.

L. Jenkins - 29/08/2025

I have been using this monitor for a while now, and while it's not perfect, it does meet my expectations. The colours are great and I've had no complaints about that aspect. The design of the monitor looks clean and modern too. It also checks pretty cheap when you consider its quality, which is reassuring at times. Overall, I'm happy to give this monitor a score of good.

F. Fenton - 31/07/2025

I've got my 27" monitor, perfect display quality and screen resolution are unmatched. It's been my go-to secondary screen for my laptop for a while now, making video editing a breeze. I did notice that connecting it via HDMI was limited to a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, as explained in the user manual, which makes me wonder if this is just a feature or a limitation.

One thing that's stood out to me, though - you'll need to manually adjust your screen refresh rate to 144Hz on your computer by right-clicking the mouse on your desktop. This can be a bit finicky, especially when trying to get the highest possible frame rate for gaming or video editing. If I wanted to get an even smoother experience, using a DisplayPort cable would have been the way to go, but alas, it requires manual adjustment.

The audio output from the monitor is provided via a single mono jack on the back - which can be a bit of a bummer if you're already investing in high-end headphones. It's worth noting that this seems to cause issues with stereo sound when connected through the monitor, so I'm not entirely sure why it's working like that for me.

One thing that's really impressive is how well the 27" screen performs at its intended size - I've found myself getting lost in 4K resolution and HDR without any issues. The delivery process was seamless and hassle-free, thanks to the delivery guy who asked for a one-time code, which was a nice touch.

All in all, this monitor has been an excellent addition to my gaming setup, providing crystal-clear visuals and smooth performance. With some minor tweaking, it can be even more impressive - but overall, I'm thoroughly satisfied with my purchase.

Q. Wilson - 16/09/2025