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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and require a very high refresh rate, the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is a solid choice, offering premium performance in fast-paced games due to its quick response time. However, it won't shine as much for general productivity or media consumption. On the other hand, if you're looking for a wider screen for an immersive experience at a lower cost, the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is excellent for HDR gaming and media with its ultrawide format and higher HDR brightness. Its performance in competitive gaming is good, though not as exceptional as the X27U, and its broader aspect ratio might be less suited for some productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8
5.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,000
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) costs $700.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Acer X34V (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 104 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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